{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/65b3e67e3be20a0016ba7ac6/66ac140bc6ff02525d93e9eb?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Paris Olympics Week 1: Hot Takes and Historic Firsts by Women; Romance Rumors in Pro Basketball; and Enough With Body Comments","description":"<p>In honor of the Paris Olympic Games, Liz and Karen are here with their first Rings Off! segment. Highlights include: celebrating a number of firsts for the US Women's Rugby team and individual athletes in Judo and Fencing; a look at the medal-contending US Women's Soccer and Basketball teams; and real talk about the squad they consider to be one of the most unlikeable USA Men's Basketball Teams in a long time. Other hot topics in this episode: the domination of the Paris Olympics on social media, the ongoing fight of the NBA rights distribution deal, and rumors of romance between two elite basketball players in the NBA &amp; WNBA. Plus, the Hoops come Off!</p><p><br></p><p>We're still waiting for you voice note. Send it here:<a href=\"mailto:hoopsoffpod@gmail.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">hoopsoffpod@gmail.com</a></p><p><br></p><p>Follow us on Instagram @thehoopsoff <a href=\"https://open.acast.com/networks/64d6349d8f0a1d0011a5f0f3/shows/65b3e67e3be20a0016ba7ac6/episodes/%EF%BB%BFhttps://www.instagram.com/thehoopsoff/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.instagram.com/thehoopsoff/</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>MENTIONS:</strong></p><p>Warner Bros. Discovery Sues NBA:</p><p><a href=\"https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/40647935/warner-bros-discovery-sues-nba-losing-rights-amazon \" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/40647935/warner-bros-discovery-sues-nba-losing-rights-amazon </a></p><p><br></p><p>Love &amp; Basketball Rumors:</p><p><a href=\"https://nypost.com/2024/07/24/sports/angel-reese-sits-courtside-with-steph-curry-kevin-durant/ \" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://nypost.com/2024/07/24/sports/angel-reese-sits-courtside-with-steph-curry-kevin-durant/ </a></p><p><br></p><p>Ilona Maher Rugby Star:</p><p><a href=\"https://www.espn.com/olympics/story/_/id/40675435/who-ilona-maher-us-olympic-women-rugby-star\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.espn.com/olympics/story/_/id/40675435/who-ilona-maher-us-olympic-women-rugby-star</a></p><p><br></p><p>Joel Embiid NYT Interview:</p><p><a href=\"https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/20/magazine/joel-embiid-interview.html \" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/20/magazine/joel-embiid-interview.html </a></p><p><br></p><p>Steph &amp; KD respond to Joel Embiid:</p><p><a href=\"https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5657755/2024/07/25/curry-durant-embiid-usa-olympics/ \" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5657755/2024/07/25/curry-durant-embiid-usa-olympics/ </a></p><p><br></p><p>Jason Tatum finally plays:</p><p><a href=\"https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5665454/2024/07/29/jayson-tatum-olympics-basketball/ \" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5665454/2024/07/29/jayson-tatum-olympics-basketball/ </a></p><p><br></p><p>TogethXr Social:</p><p><a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/togethxr/ \" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.instagram.com/togethxr/ </a></p><p><br></p><p>Marysol Castro Social:</p><p><a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/marysolcastrotv\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.instagram.com/marysolcastrotv</a></p><p><br></p><p>Coach Jackie J:</p><p><a href=\"https://www.tiktok.com/@jcubedhax \" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.tiktok.com/@jcubedhax </a></p>","author_name":"Liz Lapp and Karen Uyenco"}