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Matt George

Bogdan Bogdanovic Exits National Game for Serbia with Knee Injury

Bogdanovic had his knee operated on in April.
6 years ago
CINCINNATI, OH - SEPTEMBER 13:  A.J. Green #18 of the Cincinnati Bengals takes the field for the ga...
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Your Bad Fantasy Football Choices Are Your Fault – The Drive – 9/14

Carmichael Dave and Kyle dive into Week 2 of the NFL season with game previews for the San Francisco 49ers and Oakland Raiders, Week 2 picks and fantasy football breakdowns. Sean Salisbury and Dave Richard join the show.
6 years ago
PITTSBURGH, PA - DECEMBER 31: Martavis Bryant #10 of the Pittsburgh Steelers smiles as times expire...
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Hearts On Fire – The Drive – 9/12

Carmichael Dave and Kyle look ahead to some Week 2 NFL action, discuss Martavis Bryant re-signing with the Raiders, give their NFL power rankings, and chat about the Sean Manaea injury news. Scott Bair of NBC Sports California joins the show to talk Raiders.
6 years ago
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Avocados And Avocadon’ts- The Drive – 9/11

Carmichael Dave and Kyle discuss the Oakland Raiders loss to the Los Angeles Rams and some of their takeaways from Jon Gruden's debut. They also chat about the Jets-Lions game, and Serena Williams' altercation with the chair umpire at the US Open. Matt Barrows of the Athletic joins the show to talk 49ers.
6 years ago
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Matt George

Sacramento Kings Guard Frank Mason makes USA Men’s Basketball World Cup Qualifying Team

Frank Mason and team USA will battle Uruguay on Friday in Las Vegas.
6 years ago
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Matt George

Full Sacramento Kings NBA 2K19 Player Ratings Revealed

Check out the full Sacramento Kings roster and their 2K ratings.
6 years ago
DENVER, CO - JULY 29: Frankie Montas #47 of the Oakland Athletics wipes his face with a towell afte...
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Stairway To Seven – The Drive – 8/31

Carmichael Dave and Kyle chat about the investigation into former Kings executive Jeff David, the A's loss to the Mariners, and fantasy football. They also make a big announcement. Sean Salisbury and Dave Richard join the show.
6 years ago
HOUSTON, TX - AUGUST 28:  Matt Olson #28 of the Oakland Athletics hits a three-run home run in the ...
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Hard-Hitting Analysis – The Drive – 8/29

Carmichael Dave and Kyle discuss the A's victory over the Astros, Kings personnel moves, and they dive into some more Oakland Raiders preview. Matt Olson and Marcus Mosher join the show.
6 years ago
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Jason Ross

J.Ross: My Time With Manu and The Bat

My favorite memory of Manu Ginobili is the time that I called a Kings and Spurs game and he swatted a bat. Ginobili 1 Bat 0.
6 years ago
MIAMI, FL - OCTOBER 25:  Manu Ginobili (20) of the San Antonio Spurs shoots during a game against t...
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Announcing Presence With Authority – The Drive – 8/28

Carmichael Dave and Kyle discuss the A's place in the American League hierarchy, Manu Ginobili's retirement, and Odell Beckham Jr.'s contract.
6 years ago
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Matt George

LISTEN: Gary Gerould’s Best Calls of Manu Ginobili vs the Sacramento Kings

Hear some of Gary Gerould's best calls of Manu Ginobili vs the Sacramento Kings.
6 years ago
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Digit Al

Ben McLemore: ‘You Should Always Represent Our Nation’

Sacramento Kings guard Ben McLemore has expressed that he is not a fan of NFL players kneeling for the national anthem. McLemore went on to say NBA players have found a better way to make a difference in the community than NFL players who kneel for the anthem.
6 years ago
MINNEAPOLIS, MN - AUGUST 26: Jed Lowrie #8 of the Oakland Athletics congratulates teammate Matt Cha...
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Stan Honey Stans – The Drive – 8/27

Carmichael Dave is back! Dave and Kyle chat about some of the things Dave missed during his vacation, and they get into some other ridiculous shenanigans.
6 years ago
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Jason Ross

J.Ross: 50 in 50, the Top 10

We have made it to the top 10.  It has been fun all week long sharing our top 50 athletes over the last 50 years.  Again this is my list, you can debate and enjoy!
6 years ago
ALAMEDA, CA - JANUARY 30:  Raiders general manager Reggie McKenzie looks on during a press conferen...
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Running Out Of Leash – The Drive – 8/24

Kyle Madson and Charles T. Hamilton talk about the NBA's rule changes, what Obi Melifonwu's release means for Reggie McKenzie, and the fear of an Oakland A's swoon. Sean Salisbury and Eno Sarris join the show.
6 years ago
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Jason Ross

J.Ross: 50 in 50, #’s 30-21

Today's list is numbers 30-21 of the greatest athletes over the last 50 years.
6 years ago
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Matt George

WATCH: De’Aaron Fox’s Explosive Offseason Workouts

De'Aaron Fox is looking sharp in his offseason workouts.
6 years ago
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Jason Ross

J.Ross: 50 in 50, Today 40-31

Another day, another portion of the list is revealed.  Yesterday Damien and I started a list of the top 50 athletes over the last 50 years.  Here is today’s list which is numbers 40-31.  Debate and enjoy. 40. Randy Johnson 39. Pete Sampras 38. Cheryl Miller 37. Ken Griffey Jr. 36. Alex Rodriguez 35. Floyd […]
6 years ago
LAS VEGAS, NV - OCTOBER 08:  Vice president of basketball operations and general manager of the Sac...
Carmichael Dave

It’s A Big Year for Willie Cauley-Stein

Willie Cauley-Stein has been equally mesmerizing and frustrating through his first 3 seasons. As #4 approaches, he finds himself at a crossroads with both his career and his team, the Sacramento Kings. Though sometimes he seems unfocused or aloof on the floor, other times he appears every bit the athletic freak many saw coming out […]
6 years ago
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Carmichael Dave

Carmichael Dave’s Wife’s Blog: She Turns The Tables

Dave’s Note: My wife took my daughter out for a Mommy/Daughter morning, and predictably when they came home there was yelling and tears and God knows what (while our son and I were quietly and calmly watching sports. Melissa informed me I had to take him to his friend’s birthday party at Golfland Sunsplash because she was […]
6 years ago
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Digit Al

Kobe Bryant’s BodyArmor Sports Drink Investment Is Now Worth $200 Million

Looks like Coca-Cola is hopping on Kobe Bryant's train. Coca-Cola announced that the company is purchasing a stake in BodyArmor.
6 years ago
TARRYTOWN, NY - AUGUST 12:  Marvin Bagley III of the Sacramento Kings poses for a portrait during t...
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Dropping Names – The Drive – 8/14

Carmichael Dave returns! He and Kyle discuss the Sacramento Kings schedule, the A's place in the MLB standings, and Dave's weekend of golf and his celebrity sightings.
6 years ago
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Matt George

WATCH: Sacramento Kings Guard Buddy Hield Looks Sharp in Offseason Pick-Up Game

Watch Buddy Hield put up points with ease in this summer pick-up game.
6 years ago
ANAHEIM, CA - AUGUST 12:  Blake Treinen #39 gets a fist pump from Josh Phegley #19 of the Oakland A...
Matt George

Baseball Matters Again – The Drive – 8/13

Kyle Madson and Matt George fill in for Carmichael Dave. They talk about the A's series win over the Angels and a crucial stretch coming up, and they look at some NFL story lines from the first week of preseason games. Marcus Mosher and Ken Korach join the show.
6 years ago