00:00:00 - Intro

00:01:21 - Quick HIts: Saudia Arabia

00:04:36 - Quick Hits: Improving U.S.A. Soccer Talent

00:14:42 - World Cup Semifinal - France vs Spain

00:22:44 - World Cup Semifinals - England vs Argentina

00:27:58 - Does Thomas Tuchel Stay On As England’s Manager?

00:32:20 - Where Does LeBron Go?

00:40:10 - The New NBA Free Throw Rule

00:47:03 - Watching Sports on Netflix / The Home Run Derby Winner

00:50:00 - Incentivizing the Dunk Contest

00:52:54 - Major League Baseball Today

00:57:52 - Fantasy Baseball Madness

01:01:25 - Outro

==== Show Notes ====

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World Cup Semifinal - France vs Spain

https://www.espn.com/soccer/report/_/gameId/760514

World Cup Semifinals - England vs Argentina

https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/49369105/england-argentina-2026-fifa-world-cup-semifinal-final

Fans Furious at Tuchel

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2026/07/16/this-has-turned-toxic-for-thomas-tuchel/

Jordan Walker Wins Home Run Derby

https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/49355213/jordan-walker-homers-last-six-swings-win-home-run-derby

Experimental NBA Free Throw Rule

https://www.nba.com/news/nba-summer-league-free-throw-connected-basketball

00:01:10 - Team USA’s Loss to Belgium

00:09:42 - Intro

00:10:17 - Team USA’s Growth

00:10:53 - Mexico vs England Match

00:17:29 - Brazil vs Norway Match

00:23:00 - Canada’s Loss to Morocco

00:25:16 - France vs Paraquay

00:28:31 - Did African Nations Prove Themselves in the World Cup

00:30:54 - Cape Verde At The World Cup

00:33:26 - Balogun Red Card Overturned, Right or Wrong?

00:42:05 - The New Look Lakers

00:47:17 - Where Does LeBron Go?

00:53:06 - Quick Hits: Buffalo Bills O.J. Simpson

00:54:20 - Quick Hits: NFLPA Hires Dr. Myron L. Rolle As Advisor

00:57:15 - Chris Johnson's ALS Diagnosis

00:58:57 - The Reaction to Strahan Chris Johnson Interview

01:04:29 - Outro

==== Show Notes ====

Contact: fortheloveofthegamepdcast@gmail.com

Balogun has red card suspended

https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/49277378/usmnt-folarin-balogun-red-card-suspended-belgium

Gattuso Blames Africa, Not Bad Coaching For Italy World Cup Absense

https://www.instagram.com/p/DRGDfhYCNnz/?hl=en

Italian National Team Coach, Gattuso’s Famous Meme

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QJHUbtR0yI8

O.J. Simpson Left Out of Ring of Honor

https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49200181/bills-not-honor-oj-simpson-wall-fame-new-stadium

Chris Johsnon Reveals ALS Diagnosis

https://youtu.be/K4d9vQr8L_g?si=EPfdHtvuDqb0c1c8

00:00:00 - Intro

00:01:15 - Where Does Germany Go From Here After Loss To Paraguay?

00:05:40 - Do Eastern Conference Teams Fear The N.Y. Knicks

00:12:54 - World Cup USA vs Bosnia Herzegovina

00:18:06 - Belgium vs Senegal and DR Congo vs England

00:18:40 - Why Friendlies Played Before the World Cup

00:29:46 - The Good and Bad of Team Brasil

00:36:18 - NBA Trades and Free Agency Signings - LBJ Leaving the Lakers

00:53:46 - The Jalen Brown Trade

01:02:40 - Kawhi Leonard Back in Toronto

==== Show Notes ====

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N.Y. Knicks Have Broken Teams, According to Brian Windhorst

https://www.si.com/nba/knicks/onsi/knicks-top-threats-east-changed-right-before-eyes-01kwf5es7hrd

Team USA Beats Bosnia-Herzegovina

https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/49243502/usa-bosnia-herzegovina-2026-fifa-world-cup-knockout-round-32

Free Kobbie Mainoo T-Shirt

https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/kobbie-mainoo-brother-tshirt-man-utd-b2885127.html

Kawhi Leonard Returns to Toronto

https://www.nba.com/news/4-takeaways-kawhi-leonard-returns-to-toronto-in-reported-trade-with-clippers