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Bob Garcia IV

Sports Editor

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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)

Michael Jordan Admitted He Learned How to Master Trash-Talking From Larry Bird: ‘He Taught Me Everything I Know About Getting in Folks’ Heads'

Michael Jordan's legendary trash-talking ability is a skill that he admitted he learned from former Celtics great Larry Bird.

Bob Garcia IV 12 May 2023
Larry Bird Surprisingly Revealed Julius Erving Was Exempt From His Infamous Trash-Talking: ‘Believe Me, I Never Said a Word to Dr. J'

Celtics great Larry Bird shockingly revealed that he never engaged in trash talk with Julius Erving.

Bob Garcia IV 12 May 2023
Dale Earnhardt Jr. Disobeyed Budweiser's Orders In His Emotional 1st Win After His Dad's Death

During Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s first win after his dad's death, he went against his sponsor Budweiser's wishes, creating a major controversy.

Bob Garcia IV 12 May 2023
A 43-Year-Old Wilt Chamberlain Once Destroyed Magic Johnson in a Pickup Game

Even in retirement, Wilt Chamberlain remained close to the game he loved. This gave him the chance to beat Magic Johnson.

Bob Garcia IV 12 May 2023
Why Sammy Sosa Still Hasn't Admitted to Taking Steroids

Nearly 25 years after his MLB career, former Chicago Cubs great Sammy Sosa has stayed firm on his stance of denying steroid use.

Bob Garcia IV 10 May 2023
Rusty Wallace Still Regrets the ‘Stupidest Decision' He Made With His NASCAR Career

Former NASCAR driver Rusty Wallace still has tremendous regret regarding one decision he made in his professional driving career.

Bob Garcia IV 10 May 2023
A Blank DVD Told the Raiders Everything They Needed to Know About JaMarcus Russell's Future

Former first overall pick JaMarcus Russell had an infamous incident with a blank DVD that told the Raiders everything they needed to know.

Bob Garcia IV 10 May 2023
Shaquille O'Neal Cherishes the Valuable Childhood Life Lesson His Stepdad Taught Him

Before Hall of Famer Shaquille O'Neal began his NBA journey, his stepdad taught him a valuable life lesson.

Bob Garcia IV 10 May 2023
Muhammad Ali Willingly Ignored His Doctor's Stern Warning About His Declining Health

During the latter stages of Muhammad Ali's legendary boxing career, he ignored the telling signs of his declining health.

Bob Garcia IV 10 May 2023
Dale Earnhardt Made Eerily Prophetic Comments About His Helmet Before His Fatal Crash

Dale Earnhardt believed he always wore the proper gear inside his car. Before his tragic passing at the Daytona 500, however, he made some chilling remarks about his helmet.

Bob Garcia IV 10 May 2023