On Today's TrueHoop Henry Abbott, Jarod Hector and David Thorpe discuss:

• The tragic passing of journalist Grant Wahl at the World Cup. What are our responsibilities as media people and fans when it comes to sports?
• David shares a story about the late Paul Silas
• Rivalries are something we all understand in sports, David has a unique perspective
• A number of rookies are really good defenders, Henry and David have thoughts
• Contender or pretender 

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