David Glenn Show

Senior NHL writer at ESPN, Greg Wyshynski, also the artist formerly known as “Puck Daddy”, has been covering the Tampa Bay-Columbus series. He drops by to fill us in on the shocking 1st round sweep, and of course the Canes, as they prepare for game 4 tomorrow in Raleigh for a chance to even up the series against Washington. In the aftermath of the Svechnikov injury, we discuss the culture and direction of hockey fights in the modern NHL.

NBA and Hornets reporter for the Charlotte Observer, Rick Bonnell, joins the show. He talks about how the NBA playoffs go on without LeBron, Kevin Durant’s upcoming free agency, and his take on how the Hornets will handle Kemba Walker’s contract.

And later, a meeting of the DGs: Darin Gantt covers the NFL for NBC Sports and chats with David about Russell Wilson’s new contract, a couple potential targets for the Panthers in the upcoming draft, and this year’s rookie quarterback class that includes a handful of guys with Carolina connections.

The Tampa Bay Lightning and Pittsburgh Penguins were both unceremoniously bounced from the NHL playoffs, each getting swept in the first round. The “Tiger Woods Effect” gave The Masters a major ratings boost, and for the first time in a long time, the NBA playoffs are without the boon of the “LeBron James Effect”. The NC House sent a bill to the State Senate that would make selling alcohol at college stadiums legal.

Zion is off to the NBA along with fellow freshmen RJ Barrett and Cam Reddish. Everyone knew this would be the case before they even got to Duke’s campus, but what is next for the Blue Devils? Coach K will reload, but DG talks about what’s in store for the Hall of Fame coach’s future. Plus, the fallout from the UCLA coaching search around the world of college basketball.

Sara Civian covers the Hurricanes beat for The Athletic. She joins the show after last night’s big win at PNC. According to players and reporters from both teams, the fans and environment rivaled any others around the league.

Jorge Sedano covers the NBA on ESPN. He drops by to discuss the NBA playoffs, including an incredible comeback by the Clippers and Boogie Cousins’ injury. Zion Williamson officially declared for the draft yesterday to no one’s surprise. Now the question is how the lottery plays out.

DG and Daron were in PNC last night to witness the Canes win their first playoff game first-hand. Carolina beat the Caps 5-0 in their first home game of the series, now only down 2-1 with another home game on the way. It wasn’t all good news though, Andrei Svechnikov is probably out with a concussion after fighting with the much bigger Ovechkin. It was down to the final hour, but the Seahawks met Russell Wilson’s deadline to make him the highest paid player in the NFL last night.

Carolina Hurricanes reporter and TV host Mike Maniscalco joins us before the Canes return to the ice tonight in Raleigh. They’re down 2-0 but the next couple games are at home for Carolina, and their losses weren’t without controversy. Maniscalco talks about the missed call last night and Brooks Orpik’s history against the Canes. The Lightning are down 3-0 in their series against Columbus after having the best regular season in the NHL this year.

ESPN senior golf writer Bob Harig was at Augusta this weekend to see Tiger Woods win The Masters. Not only did he look better on the course, Harig tells us about how Tiger has changed as a person over the years. Jack Nicklaus tweeted he’s “shaking in his boots” with Woods now only 3 major wins away from tying his record, is it possible Tiger will get there? DG asks callers for other similar comeback stories in sports history to Tiger’s.

What made your Best & Worst of the Weekend? Plenty to choose from; Tiger Woods returned to glory and winning The Masters at Augusta, the Canes are down 2-0 to the Caps in their playoff series, and Steph Curry continues to make history as the NBA playoffs began. Were you happy for Tiger yesterday, or rooting against him?

Brian Windhorst of ESPN joins the show to talk about his book "LeBron Inc.: The Making of a Billion Dollar Athlete" and who could give the Golden State Warriors a scare + DG takes your calls and gives his take on the Leonard Fournette arrest