Are We Forcing Steph Watch?
OffBall Daily Digest 7.29
Welcome to the Wednesday night Daily Digest. The World Cup is behind us but the FIFA tea is still piping hot. Ellie the Elephant has taken to the internet to shut down all mascot dating rumors and Jordan Chiles pulled up to Questlove’s game night with Olandria Carthen. Is Steph Watch the real deal? Or are we all just thirsty for NBA drama? As always, OffBall is here to be your doomscroll sherpa.
On to the links.
Our Cover Stories
The Seven Lives Of Jordyn Woods (Bustle)
We Don’t Know When Messi’s Magic Will Run Out, We Just Want To Enjoy The Ride (Urban Pitch)
The Wrestling Ring Is Fashion’s Toughest Runway (MUSED. on Substack)
All The King’s Myths: LeBron’s Media Multiverse (Moll Don’t Lie on Substack)
Podcasters Vs. Aggregators Is Our Favorite Offseason Rivalry (Defector)
Agenda Setters And Trends, When One Take Isn’t Enough
Steph Watch Is Fun, But Is It Real?
That Golden State Gloom Escalated Quickly… (The Ringer)
…Or Are We Just Filling The Hot Take Vacuum? (Defector)
Hear Us Out, The Hornets Might Have Some Buzz (SB Nation)
How Did The Boston Celtics Get Here? (Boston Sports Journal)
Curry Wants His Forever Home, Now It’s Dub Nation’s Move (The San Francisco Standard)
MLS All-Star Week Is Soccer’s Summer After Party
Charlotte’s Been Waiting For This Since The World Cup (presley_bacon on TikTok)
Tim Ream Will Go Bun For Bun With Anyone (offballfc on Instagram)
Did Ochocinco And Son Just Become Best Friends? (ochocinco on Instagram)
Please Don’t Let This Be The Last Liga MX Crossover (jorgegalllegos on TikTok)
The Internet’s Best Stuff
If You’re Getting Cooked On The Court, Call The ‘Believe That’ Hotline (adidasbasketball on Instagram)
How Raging Against The Mets Fueled Frank The Tank’s Viral Fame (theathletichq on Instagram)
Ella Bright Went Off Campus For Tea With Tatler (ellabright on Instagram)
What Would Odysseus Be Like As A High School Football Coach? (natemeeker_ on Instagram)
We Wish We Were Sipping Bordeaux With Jimmy Butler (jimmybutler on Threads)
More Stories, Deeper Cuts
How Macklin Celebrini Secured The Biggest Bag In The NHL (Yahoo Sports)
The World Cup Let College Students Study Abroad At Home (ESPN)
It’s Still July, How Are The NFL Theme Songs Already Stuck In Our Heads? (Laces Sports on Substack)
Luxury Fashion Houses Are Building Vacation Homes On Substack (The Architecture Of Meaning on Substack)
I Went To The Park To Retake The Elementary School Fitness Test (The New York Times)