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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)

Bubba Wallace Physically Fought His Own Father Following a Heated Argument With His Mom

Bubba Wallace once decided to get into a physical altercation with his own father after an intense argument with his mother.

Bob Garcia IV 10 May 2023
Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s Wife Forced Him to Kick a Tough Addiction That ‘Could Be a Dealbreaker'

Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s wife, Amy Earnhardt, helped him finally rid himself of a challenging addiction.

Bob Garcia IV 10 May 2023
What Are Bird Rights and How Do NBA Teams Use Them?

The NBA has allowed the use of Bird Rights for four decades.

Bob Garcia IV 09 May 2023
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Knows Why No NBA Player Uses the Skyhook Shot

The Hall of Famer said he believes he knows why current NBA players don't elect to use the skyhook shot.

Bob Garcia IV 09 May 2023
Michael Irvin Once Stabbed a Cowboys Teammate in the Neck With a Pair of Scissors Because He Had to Wait for a Haircut

The Hall of fame wide receiver had once decided to stab one of his former teammates during his tenure with the Dallas Cowboys.

Bob Garcia IV 09 May 2023
Jeremy Mayfield's NASCAR Career Changed Forever After He Tested Positive for Meth and Accused His Stepmom of Murder

Jeremy Mayfield saw his professional racing career with NASCAR come to a complete halt after a disastrous decision in his personal life.

Bob Garcia IV 09 May 2023
Larry Bird Mercilessly Trash-Talked Patrick Ewing About His Defense: ‘You Better Sit Down, You Going to Pop Your Arm Out of Your Socket Before You Get This'

Former Celtics great Larry Bird once brutally trash-talked fellow Hall of Famer Patrick Ewing about his defense.

Bob Garcia IV 09 May 2023
The Tragic Death of WWE Legend Eddie Guerrero

Former WWE star and legend Eddie Guerrero left behind a profound and memorable wrestling career for fans. Here's the story behind his career and tragic death.

Bob Garcia IV 09 May 2023
Magic Johnson Admitted Larry Bird Was the Only Player He Ever Feared

Former Lakers great Magic Johnson voiced that Larry Bird was the only player he feared.

Bob Garcia IV 09 May 2023
Dale Earnhardt Jr. Broke Character After Pit-Row Dust-Up With Kyle Busch: ‘If You Ever Flip Me Off Again, I Am Going to Rip Your Head Off'

Dale Earnhardt Jr. hit a breaking point with Kyle Busch that pushed him to act out of character to end the longstanding feud.

Bob Garcia IV 09 May 2023