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TORONTO, ONTARIO - JUNE 02:  DeMarcus Cousins #0 of the Golden State Warriors attempts a shot again...
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Boogie’s Night – The Drive – 6/3

Hour 1 Segment 1: Dave loses his red pen. Segment 2: Morning Brew! The Warriors tie up the Finals at 1-1. The A’s lose their fifth in a row. Andy Ruiz shocks the boxing world. Segment 3: The Warriors get a much-needed huge game from their role players. Segment 4: What the heck is wrong with the A’s? Hour […]
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TORONTO, ONTARIO - MAY 30:  Pascal Siakam #43 of the Toronto Raptors attempts a lay up against the ...
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Friends Of The Drive – The Drive – 5/31

Hour 1 Segment 1: Jay won an award! Segment 2: Morning Brew! The Raptors win Game 1 of the Finals. The Rockets and Mike D’Antoni break off contract talks. The Spelling Bee ends in an 8-way tie. Segment 3: The Raptors punked the Warriors in Game 1 of the Finals. Segment 4: Hank Haney is in trouble, and the […]
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OAKLAND, CA - DECEMBER 12:  Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors slips while being guarde...
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The Finals Countdown – The Drive – 5/30

Hour 1 Segment 1: Kyle tries and fails to get a taco vs. burrito debate going. Segment 2: Morning Brew! The NBA Finals tip off today. The A’s lose second in a row. Blues tie Stanley Cup Final at 1. Segment 3: The A’s faceplanted after they lost their winning streak. Segment 4: Look at the St. Louis Blues! […]
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WATCH: Jason Ross Previews The NBA Finals

Jason Ross gives his thoughts on how he thinks this years NBA Finals will play out.
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OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA - MAY 28: Shohei Ohtani #17 of the Los Angeles Angels hits a single that scored...
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Pinkie In A Guillotine – The Drive – 5/29

Hour 1 Segment 1: Carmichael Dave, Kyle and Jay contemplate their viral potential. Segment 2: Morning Brew! The Kings hired some assistant coaches. The A’s lose to the Angels. Derek Carr and Antonio Brown are becoming good friends. Segment 3: The A’s winning streak is over and Dave wants to take his son to a game. Segment 4: There […]
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OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA - MAY 29:  Matt Olson #28 of the Oakland Athletics is congratulated by Mark Can...
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A Winning Streak-ish – The Drive – 5/28

Hour 1 Segment 1: Letters from career day. Segment 2: Morning Brew! The A’s win their 10th straight. The NBA Finals are set! Bill Buckner dies at 69-years old. Segment 3: The A’s are good again. Segment 4: Dreaming of how Kings fans would react to the team in the Finals. Hour 2 Segment 1: Bill Buckner and Bart Starr […]
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OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 15: DeMarcus Cousins #0, Klay Thompson #11, and Kevin Durant #35 of the...
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Dude Milk Is Awesome – The Drive – 5/24

Hour 1 Segment 1: Confusion with a fake milk sponsor. Segment 2: Morning Brew! The Raptors beat the Bucks to pull within a game of the Finals. The All-NBA team is announced. Nick Bosa and Jimmie Ward go down with injuries at 49ers OTAs. Segment 3: Highlights and a breakdown of the Raptors’ win over the Bucks. Segment […]
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CLEVELAND, OHIO - MAY 22: Jurickson Profar #23 celebrates with Nick Hundley #3 of the Oakland Athle...
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Bring Your Green Hat! – The Drive – 5/23

Hour 1 Segment 1: Carmichael Dave goes to open house. Segment 2: Morning Brew! A’s win their sixth in a row. Mike Budenholzer is annoyed with Drake. The Dodgers lost. Segment 3: The A’s are good, but they need to cut ties with one player. Segment 4: Rajai Davis had a terrific first day with the Mets. Hour 2 […]
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ST. LOUIS, MO - MAY 21: San Jose Sharks goaltender Martin Jones (31) looks back as St. Louis Blues ...
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Take Your Base And Get Over It – The Drive – 5/22

Hour 1 Segment 1: Carmichael Dave gets ready to tackle career day. Segment 2: The Raptors tie the Eastern Conference Finals at 2-2. The A’s win their fifth in a row. The Sharks get knocked out by the Blues. Segment 3: LeBron’s new goals, little league baseball bullies, Mt. Kylemore, and Raptors-Bucks Game 4 highlights. Segment 4: Drake is […]
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Frankie Cartoscelli

Marvin Bagley III Named To NBA All-Rookie First Team

Sacramento Kings forward Marvin Bagley III was announced as a selection for the NBA All-Rookie first team on Tuesday
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PORTLAND, OREGON - MAY 20: Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors shoots the ball against D...
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Definition Of A Dynasty – The Drive – 5/21

Hour 1 Segment 1: Carmichael Dave is in trouble at home.  Segment 2: Morning Brew! The Warriors sweep the Trail Blazers. The A’s win their fourth in a row. Reuben Foster is out for the year with a torn ACL. Segment 3: A too-early look at a Warriors-Bucks NBA Finals. Segment 4: What the heck is a dynasty? Hour […]
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Watch: Harrison Barnes’ Trip To India

Barnes spent seven days in India to promote the overseas growth of basketball.
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LOS ANGELES, CA - APRIL 9: Earvin Magic Johnson steps down as Lakers president of basketball operat...
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West Of Westeros – The Drive – 5/20

Hour 1 Segment 1: Jay has a fan and Game of Thrones is over. Segment 2: Morning Brew! The Raptors win a game in the Eastern Conference Finals. The Warriors take a 3-0 lead on the Trail Blazers. The Blues go up 3-2 on the Sharks. Segment 3: Evolving social media, and Drake is the world’s most annoying […]
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Frankie Cartoscelli

De’Aaron Fox Nominated For Most Improved Player Award

Sacramento Kings point guard De'Aaron Fox was announced as a finalist for the Most Improved Player Award by the NBA on Friday evening
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WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 31: Zion Williamson #1 of the Duke Blue Devils reacts in the second half aga...
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I’ve Got My Zion You – The Drive – 5/17

Hour 1 Segment 1: Carmichael Dave, Kyle and Jay all went to breakfast, and survived! Segment 2: Morning Brew! The Warriors take a 2-0 lead vs. the Trail Blazers. Patrick Peterson gets hit with a six-game suspension for PEDs. The A’s run up 17 runs on the Tigers. Segment 3: Is Draymond Green the best defender of all-time? […]
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NEW ORLEANS - NOVEMBER 19:  Donte Greene #20 of the Sacramento Kings makes a shot around Chris Paul...
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Goon Squad – The Drive – 5/16

Hour 1 Sacramento Kings legend Donte Greene joins the show in studio! They chat about his time in the NBA, his run-in with Kevin Garnett, and some of the toughest players he ever played against. Hour 2 The guys’ chat with Donte Greene continues with a look back at the Kings’ possible relocation, then they […]
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Steph Your Game Up – The Drive – 5/15

Hour 1 Segment 1: Carmichael Dave, Kyle and Jay talk about Howard Stern and Game of Thrones. Segment 2: Morning Brew! The Warriors go up 1-0 on the Trail Blazers. The Pelicans win the NBA Draft Lottery, and the Bucks open the Eastern Conference Finals at home vs. the Raptors. Segment 3: The Warriors blow out the Blazers, […]
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SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA - MAY 13: Logan Couture #39 of the San Jose Sharks scores a goal against Jorda...
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Gas Tank On E, All Drinks On Me – The Drive – 5/14

Hour 1 Segment 1: Carmichael Dave, Kyle and Jay are going to hang out outside of work! Also, Steak-umm. Segment 2: Morning Brew! NBA Western Conference Finals open tonight. The Sharks drop Game 2 to the Blues. Brett Brown is back in Philly. Segment 3: The Oakland A’s are really close to having a new stadium secured. Segment […]
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TORONTO, ON- MAY 12  -  Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (21) watches a replay as the Toronto ...
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From Process To Protest – The Drive – 5/13

Hour 1 Segment 1: Game of Thrones LARPing!  Segment 2: Morning Brew! The Warriors move to the Western Conference Finals. So do the Trail Blazers and Raptors.  Segment 3: The Warriors knocked off the Rockets, and the Rockets are super unlikable.  Segment 4: Whew, the Trail Blazers looked good against the Nuggets.  Hour 2 Segment 1: Kawhi Leonard’s game winner […]
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SAN JOSE, CA - MAY 08:  Joe Pavelski #8, Tomas Hertl #48 and Brent Burns #88 of the San Jose Sharks...
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Daddy Sharks Doo Doo Doo DooDooDoo – The Drive – 5/9

Hour 1 Segment 1: Kyle broadcasts college softball. Segment 2: Morning Brew! The Warriors edge the Rockets to go up 3-2. The Bucks knock off the Celtics in five games, and the Sharks beat the Avs in Game  7. Segment 3: The Warriors survive Game 5 with Houston. Can they win without Kevin Durant? Segment 4: The Lakers are […]
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OAKLAND, CA - MAY 07: Mike Fiers #50 of the Oakland Athletics has Gatorade poured on him by teammat...
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Fiers Fest – The Drive – 5/8

Hour 1 Segment 1: Reminiscing on Bisla’s. Segment 2: Morning Brew! Mike Fiers tossed a no-hitter. The Raptors blew out the 76ers. The Nuggets blew out the Blazers. Segment 3: Subscribe to the KHTK YouTube channel! Segment 4: The A’s get revenge for the 1990 World Series. Hour 2 Segment 1: Mike Fiers threw a no-hitter for real. Segment 2: Threefer […]
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HOUSTON, TX - MAY 06:  James Harden #13 of the Houston Rockets takes a three point shot defended by...
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Guess Who’s Coming To Dinner – The Drive – 5/7

Hour 1 Segment 1: Kyle is back and he sounds terrible. Segment 2: Morning Brew! The Rockets tie up their series with the Warriors. The Sharks go to Game 7 vs. the Avs. Tiger Woods gets Presidential Medal of Freedom. Segment 3: Dave invites Kyle and Jay to dinner. Segment 4: The Bucks are up 3-1 on the Celtics. […]
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DENVER, COLORADO - MAY 02: Tyson Jost #17 and J.T. Compher #37 of the Colorado Avalanche fight for ...
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Mailing It In – The Drive – 5/3

Hour 1 Segment 1: Mailing it in. Segment 2: Morning Brew! The 76ers win big over the Raptors. The Sharks fall to the Avalanche, and D’Angelo Russell makes a bad choice. Segment 3: Allen Crabbe is getting PAID. Segment 4: Anthony Jeselnik and making jokes. Hour 2 Segment 1: What movies do you have to stop and watch whenever it’s […]
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Gary Harris (14) of the Denver Nuggets reaches in on Damian Lillard (0) of the Portland Trail Blaze...
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Revenge Of The Nerds – The Drive – 5/2

Hour 1 Segment 1: Carmichael Dave is back! Segment 2: The Trail Blazers tie up their series with the Nuggets. University of Arizona head coach Sean Miller accused of paying DeAndre Ayton $10,000 per month. The A’s lose their sixth in a row. Segment 3: MLB has some attendance issues. Segment 4: Sean Miller and paying college athletes. Hour […]
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