The Drive Podcast

The University of Maine's self-imposed deadline of May 8 came and went over the weekend, but it appears the school is close to naming its new men's hockey head coach.

Raise your hand if you expected the Boston Red Sox to own the best record in Major League Baseball through 35 games.

We talked Celtics with John Karalis of the Boston Sports Journal, discussed the Sox with Bill Koch of the Providence journal, got a C's playoff-themed Jackson 5 from Aaron Jackson and a very fiery edition of Wagoner's World from John Wagoner of ABC7/FOX22.

The Portland Sea Dogs took the diamond at Hadlock Field in front of fans for the first time in over 600 days on Tuesday.

Bob Socci talked NFL Draft, Mac Jones and Patriots conspiracies in his appearance on The Drive Wednesday afternoon.

From Portland, Maine, to Tacoma, Washington, and everywhere in between, players and fans returned to local ballparks to see their favorite team's top prospects take the field for some real, live baseball.

Vinnie Iyer of the Sporting News joined The Drive on Tuesday to discuss the Patriots 2021 NFL Draft performance, how it compared to other teams in the AFC East, and where it leaves the Patriots in the AFC heading into the 2021 season.

While Paul thinks there are a handful of intriguing picks, including a potential star in DT Christian Barmore, who the Pats traded up in the second round to draft, Perillo knows this draft will be defined by one thing - the future success or failure of QB Mac Jones.

Listen to Ralph's comments on what he, and the search committee led by former-Black Bears Jim Montgomery and Garth Snow, are looking for in the next boss. Plus, how the position is being viewed in the college hockey world.

Jason La Confora of CBS Sports reported today that the San Francisco 49ers are actively trying to move QB Jimmy Garoppolo either before, or during, Thursday night's first round of the NFL Draft.