# 05/05/26 Hour 1: Tom Michael returns to the University of Illinois; Chris Hine talks T-Wolves stealing Game 1 from Spurs, TSJ says he'll dunk on Wemby; Cardinals & Cubs get big wins

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Podcast: [The Drive on ESPN 93.5](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-drive-on-espn-93-5-477079)
Published: 2026-05-05T22:09:15+00:00
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We discuss the return of Tom Michael to the University of Illinois as the new Deputy Director of Athletics and what it means for Illini athletics moving forward. Chris Hine from the Minnesota Star Tribune retutns to the show to break down the Minnesota Timberwolves stealing Game 1 from the Spurs, plus Terrence Shannon Jr.’s confidence after saying he plans to dunk on Victor Wembanyama. We also recap big wins for both the Cardinals and Cubs as both teams continue strong starts to the season. Follow The Drive on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook!

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