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OAKLAND, CA - JUNE 07:  Nick Martini #38 of the Oakland Athletics bats against the Kansas City Roya...
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What Is Happening In Oakland – The Drive – 7/26

Carmichael Dave and Kyle discuss yet another improbable A's victory, Vince Carter's move to Atlanta, and the opening of 49ers training camp. Cam Iwasa, Ken Korach, Matt Barrows and Nick Martini join the show.
6 years ago
LOS ANGELES, CA - JANUARY 06:  Running back Todd Gurley #30 of the Los Angeles Rams runs with the b...
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Tweets And Alley-Oops – The Drive – 7/25

Carmichael Dave and Kyle talk about the A's incredible comeback against the Rangers, Todd Gurley's new contract, and Rubber Chicken Africa makes another appearance. Scott Bair and Bobby Jackson join the show.
6 years ago
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Matt George

Kevin Love Celebrates New Contract with Cleveland Arena Construction Crew

Kevin Love signed a four-year, $120 million deal with the Cleveland Cavaliers.
6 years ago
CHICAGO, IL - MAY 18:  Trae Young is surrounded by reporters during Day Two of the NBA Draft Combin...
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Rubber Chicken Africa – The Drive – 7/24

Carmichael Dave and Kyle discuss the future of media following the mass layoffs at the New York Daily News. They also talk about the Oakland A's win over the Rangers, and how they might attack the MLB trade deadline. Sam Amick joins the show
6 years ago
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Digit Al

J.R. Smith Is Delayed On And Off The Court

J.R. Smith is that guy no one really wants to be paired up with, but when you're with him you know you're going to be doing majority of the work.
6 years ago
CARNOUSTIE, SCOTLAND - JULY 22:  Tiger Woods of the United States walks off the 13th green during t...
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Live Every Week Like It’s Shark Week – The Drive – 7/23

Carmichael Dave and Kyle recap the weekend with a look at the A's series win over the Giants, and the state of the team through 100 games. They also discuss the most important athletes in sports and Shark Week. Marcus Semien joins the show.
6 years ago
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Digit Al

Kings, Bjelica Agree To Three-Year Deal

The Kings second signing of the off-season is also their second signing of the day.
6 years ago
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Matt George

Sacramento Kings Sign Yogi Ferrell

The Sacramento Kings have made their first free agency signing.
6 years ago
OAKLAND, CA - JUNE 29:  Khris Davis #2 of the Oakland Athletics hits an RBI double against the Clev...
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Extinction Is Not A Bad Word – The Drive – 7/20

Carmichael Dave and Kyle discuss the Carmelo Anthony trade, the NFL's latest national anthem issue, and the use of the designated hitter in MLB. Emrah Klimenta joins the show.
6 years ago
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Digit Al

Sacramento Kings Announce Preseason Schedule

The Sacramento Kings announced their 2018-19 preseason schedule Thursday Morning.
6 years ago
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Matt George

Sacramento Kings Discussing Signing Shooter Nemanja Bjelica

The Kings reportedly have engaged the former EuroLeague MVP in contract talks.
6 years ago
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Digit Al

Raptors Acquire Kawhi Leonard, Trade DeRozan To San Antonio

The San Antonio Spurs have traded Kawhi Leonard and Danny Green to the Toronto Raptors in exchange for DeMar DeRozan, Jakob Poeltl, and a protected 2019 first-round pick
6 years ago
OAKLAND, CA - MAY 14:  Kawhi Leonard #2 of the San Antonio Spurs stands during player introductions...
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Kawhite A Day- The Drive – 7/18

Carmichael Dave returns! Dave and Kyle discuss the Kawhi Leonard trade in the NBA, the complicated relationship between sports fans and teams that move, and where the Kings now stand after their trade of Garrett Temple. Temple joins the show.
6 years ago
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Garrett Temple Joins The Drive – 7/18

Garrett Temple joins Dave and Kyle to talk about his departure from Sacramento, his future in Memphis and the Kings' future.
6 years ago
NEW YORK, NY - MARCH 19: Ben McLemore #23 of the Memphis Grizzlies looks to take a shot in the firs...
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Kings Trade Garrett Temple For Ben McLemore, Deyonta Davis

The Sacramento Kings have announced a trade with the Memphis Grizzlies.
6 years ago
LOS ANGELES, CA - JANUARY 09:  Garrett Temple #17 of the Sacramento Kings dribbles past Brandon Ing...
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Trade Show – The Drive – 7/17

Hour 1 Segment 1: Kyle Madson, Scott Marsh and Matt George chat about the Home Run Derby and Bryce Harper’s electric win. Segment 2: Today’s Morning Brew looks at Le’Veon Bell’s contract negotiations, the Home Run Derby, and the NFL’s scramble to change their new kickoff rules. Segment 3: The guys debate whether they’d like to be Le’Veon […]
6 years ago
MILWAUKEE, WI - APRIL 22:  Jabari Parker #12 of the Milwaukee Bucks celebrates after hitting a shot...
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All Of The Money – The Drive – 7/16

Matt George and Scott Marsh fill in for Carmichael Dave. The guys wrap up the weekend before chatting about NBA free agency and looking at the sustainability of the A's success. Howard Beck and Dan Hawkins join the show.
6 years ago
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Carmichael Dave

Are You Frustrated With the Kings’ Lack of Activity?

By Carmichael Dave Tim Maxwell is a blogger for horrific Kings website SactownRoyalty.com, but let’s not hold that against him. Here is the (sort of) latest on the Kings’ cap situation: Only 4 teams have cap space: SAC: $19.5 millionCHI: $17.4 millionATL: $9.8 millionDAL: $7.2 million Players remaining: CapelaSmartParkerHoodNwabaFerrellWallace HarrellCarterKilpatrickAcyNapierHuestis — SactownBabyGiraffe (@TimMaxwell22) July 13, […]
6 years ago
LAS VEGAS, NV - OCTOBER 08:  Vice president of basketball operations and general manager of the Sac...
Carmichael Dave

CD: Looks Like No Jabari Parker

As Summer League winds down, the restricted free agent market is heating up. Historically not a bastion of activity, the unique cap situation is making things a little bit more interesting. The Kings haven’t had much success in luring anyone here, with their latest attempt being the Zach Lavine offer sheet, immediately matched by the […]
6 years ago
SAN FRANCISCO, CA - AUGUST 02: Marcus Semien #10 of the Oakland Athletics gets the out of Denard Sp...
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Battle of the Bay – The Drive – 7/13

Kyle Madson, Scott Marsh and Matt George fill in for Carmichael Dave. They break down the state of the Kings, and take a look at the A's and where the organization stands as they head into the Bay Bridge series. Ken Korach and Sean Cunningham join the show.
6 years ago
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Chris Watkins

Possible Free Agent Targets For The Sacramento Kings

As we are just about to wrap up the 2 week mark of the NBA Offseason the Sacramento Kings are still yet to have signed any new players in free agency. 
6 years ago
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Digit Al

LeBron James “Donut” Care For Your LA Pizza Party

Following his decision to sign with the Los Angeles Lakers, LeBron James teased a potential appearance at a Blaze Pizza outpost in Culver City, California on Twitter. Long story short, he 'donut' show up to his own party...
6 years ago
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Digit Al

Pacman Jones Was Attacked In An Airport in Atlanta

Ex-Cincinnati Bengals cornerback Adam "Pacman" Jones was involved in an altercation at Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport in Atlanta on Tuesday evening.
6 years ago
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Giles Ahead – The Drive – 7/11

Carmichael Dave and Kyle chat about the Kings Summer League progress, mounting excitement over Harry Giles, and some problematic off-field stories from the NFL this offseason. Jason March joins the show.
6 years ago