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Chris Russo ranks U.S. Presidents amid absence of sports events

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 14, 2026, 10:00 PM

Last updated Jul 14, 2026

Chris Russo ranks U.S. Presidents amid absence of sports events

Summary

On July 13, 2026, Chris Russo filled airtime on his SiriusXM show by ranking U.S. Presidents, responding to a lack of sports content. Following the U.S. men's soccer team's elimination from the 2026 FIFA World Cup after a 4-1 loss to Belgium in the round of 16, sports broadcasts faced a significant content gap. The day was marked by no major sports events as MLB paused for the All-Star Game festivities. Russo detailed his opinions on presidential rankings, declaring Dwight D. Eisenhower deserves a top-ten spot based on his leadership during World War II. The discussion reflects the lengths broadcasters will go to maintain audience engagement during slow sports periods.

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•U.S. soccer team lost 4-1 to Belgium in round of 16
•Chris Russo ranked U.S. Presidents on SiriusXM radio
•July 13 featured no major sports events due to MLB All-Star break
•Russo expressed support for Eisenhower's top ranking

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The 2026 FIFA World Cup has provided a massive boon to what are typically the dog days of summer for sports. However, the U.S.’s 4-1 crash-out at the hands of Belgium in the round of 16 has left a massive void for sports broadcasters. That vacuum was strongly felt on Monday, when the lack of…
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