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Bob Garcia IV

Sports Editor

About

Bob Garcia has spent eight years covering sports professionally, and he joined Sports7 in 2019. Bob excels at covering the NFL, NBA, and NASCAR for Sports7 while also working to build knowledge and expertise in other sports, as well. His lifelong passion for sports led to Bob earning a bachelor's degree in journalism and hitting the hardwood to play basketball in his spare time. Bob keeps up to date on the latest sports news by reading the work of industry insiders such as Adam Schefter, Ian Rapoport, Adrian Wojnarowski, Dave McMenamin, Todd Archer, Gary Klein, and Brad Turner. His work has appeared previously at ClutchPoints, About.com, and Sports Out West, where he attended games, press conferences, and media events as a Los Angeles Lakers beat reporter for four years.

Articles by Bob Garcia IV (66)

Dale Earnhardt Jr. Reveals How He Almost Tossed Out 1 of His Father's Priceless Treasures

Hall of Fame NASCAR driver Dale Earnhardt Jr. nearly made a regrettable mistake when it came to one of his dad's prized possessions.

Bob Garcia IV 24 May 2023
The Tragic Death of Legendary Cowboys Coach Tom Landry

Hall of Fame coach Tom Landry put forth a legendary career, but that saw his life end in a saddening disappointing manner.

Bob Garcia IV 22 May 2023
Stephen Curry Was Even Doubted by Former Head Coach Don Nelson

When Golden State Warriors star point guard Stephen Curry entered the NBA, his first head coach had his hesitations about him.

Bob Garcia IV 15 May 2023
The Untimely Death of Scott Van Pelt's Dad Helped Fuel His ESPN Career

Scott Van Pelt has become a staple for ESPN over the years, but he dealt with tragedy while his career was just getting started.

Bob Garcia IV 15 May 2023
Michael Irvin's Hall of Fame Career Came to a Devastating Sudden End

Hall of Fame wide receiver Michael Irvin's incredible career came to a sudden halt in 1999.

Bob Garcia IV 15 May 2023
The Larry Bird and Magic Johnson Rivalry Had Everything but Handshakes: ‘There Was a Hate Factor There’

The intense rivalry between Hall of Famers Larry Bird and Magic Johnson included everything but handshakes.

Bob Garcia IV 15 May 2023
Michael Jordan Admitted the Simple Reason He Never Truly Embraced Shooting 3-Pointers

Michael Jordan once revealed why he never relied upon the three-point shot.

Bob Garcia IV 12 May 2023
Larry Bird Once Humbled LeBron James With a Single Comment About Kobe Bryant's Rings

Larry Bird once humbled LeBron James by making a single comment about Kobe Bryant.

Bob Garcia IV 12 May 2023
The Tragic Death of Legendary Packers Coach Vince Lombardi

Hall of Fame head coach Vince Lombardi put forth a legendary head coach career with the Green Bay Packers, but had a tragic end to his life.

Bob Garcia IV 12 May 2023
Kobe Bryant Shockingly Admitted He Felt ‘Terrible' Before His Legendary 81-Point Game

Former Lakers star Kobe Bryant was hurting before his 81-point performance, which eventually led to the third surgery of his NBA career.

Bob Garcia IV 12 May 2023