"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, our panelists discuss the Women's World Cup and what their summer soundtrack sounds like.
- Big Ten Network's Deon Thomas
-- He played baseball before starting basketball his freshman year at Simeon High School.
- HBO "Real Sports" producer Chapman Downes
-- Loves to travel, which is a good thing considering his job.
| Going Off The Grid | |||||
| How much of the WWC will you watch? | What is your summer soundtrack? | NBA Finals pick | Preferred streaming platform | Sports story to watch | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Pinkowski |
I hope to watch as much as I can | I just started listening to Kacey Musgraves. She's awesome! | Warriors in 7 | HBO -- They've got lots of great programs! | Zion Williamson. We'll see where he ends up |
 Thomas |
I'll watch almost every USWNT game | My Spotify House playlist or some old school hip-hop | Warriors in 6 | Netflix or Amazon | Cubs getting ready to win another NL Central title |
 Sidney |
A lot | Anything that lends itself to windows down and radio up | Raptors in 6 | Netflix | Sports betting legislature |
 Downes |
As much as my two young daughters want to watch | Beastie Boys | Warriors in 6 | HBO (of course) | How non-traditional platforms might bid on rights fees |
 Galloway |
The finals and quarter finals | Father of Asahd -- DJ Khaled | Warriors | HBO -- Game of Thrones | NFL lockout |
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