"Going Off The Grid" is a weekly survey of sports execs and personalities offering their thoughts on a handful of pressing (and trivial) issues in sports and pop culture. This week, panelists offer possible improvements to the MLB All-Star Game and share thoughts on Adidas' new NHL jerseys.
- NBC Sports Group VP/Business & Legal Affairs Wendy Bass
– Checks people.com on a regular basis.
- Penguins Senior VP/Sales & Broadcasting Terry Kalna
– Watches "The Bachelor" every now and then.
- ESPN VP/espnW & Growth Initiatives Leah LaPlaca
– Pop culture interests include a mix of TV dramas, People magazine and HGTV marathons.
- Kentucky Speedway VP/Corporate Sales Matt Alexander
– Enjoys listening to impactful new bands and songs.
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Best way to improve MLB All-Star festivites |
Marvel or DC comics? |
Most powerful woman in sports (non-affiliated) |
Thoughts on the new Adidas NHL jerseys |
Favorite summer beverage |
Bass |
Team relay races around the bases |
DC - Wonder Woman! |
NBPA Exec Dir Michele Roberts |
Sleek and innovative |
Sangria |
Kalna |
Increase fan interactions |
All in on Batman, so DC I guess (my kids say LEGO Batman) |
ISC CEO Lesa France Kennedy |
Big win for the NHL - love the Golden Knights and Wild |
Margarita - rocks and salt |
LaPlaca |
Just glad it doesn't determine World Series home field anymore |
Marvel |
Lakers President Jeanie Buss |
Progressive, sharp |
Iced tea with lemon |
Alexander |
Add other skills competitions |
Marvel |
Condoleezza Rice |
They will assist with merchandise sales |
Lemonade mixed with "sponsored" beverage
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