One step closer to sports betting in North Carolina; Carolina Panthers and the No. 1 pick

During the Daily Checkdown, news broke that the North Carolina House Comittee passed the Moblie Sports Betting Bill, which means North Carolina is one step closer to legalizing sports betting across the state. The bill still must go to the full NC State House of Representatives. 

Also, further conversations about the Carolina Panthers with the No. 1 pick in the draft and their free agent signings, the World Baseball Classic, the Carolina Hurricanes with a big divisional matchup with the New York Rangers, and more. 

The Drive with Tim Donnelly airs weekdays 3-6pm on 99.9 The Fan in Raleigh, North Carolina. Clips are published every evening after the show.