# 06/29/26 Hour 2: Cardinals-Cubs 4th of July Series Preview, NBA Headlines & World Cup Recap

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Podcast: [The Drive on ESPN 93.5](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-drive-on-espn-93-5-477079)
Published: 2026-06-29T22:13:44+00:00
Episode link: https://tayandpiper.podbean.com/e/062926-hour-2-cardinals-cubs-4th-of-july-series-preview-nba-headlines-world-cup-recap/
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Duration seconds: 2977

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The Drive looks ahead to one of the biggest baseball weekends of the summer with an early breakdown of the St. Louis Cardinals vs. Chicago Cubs Fourth of July showdown at Wrigley Field. Kurtis and Evan discuss the pitching matchups, division implications, and why the rivalry series could help shape the National League race heading into the All-Star break. Later, the guys hit the latest NBA headlines, including free agency buzz, trade rumors, and the biggest stories around the league following the draft. The hour wraps with a recap of the latest action from the FIFA World Cup knockout stage, including key results, standout performances, and what to watch as the tournament moves toward the Round of 16.

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