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Thursday, November 10, 2022

FOX NFL SUNDAY to Broadcast Live From Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar in Honor of Veterans Day

Two-Hour Show Continues Longstanding Tradition Honors U.S Armed Forces Special Tribute for the 75th Anniversary of the Air Force

Featuring General Charles Q. Brown Jr. U.S. Men’s National Team Head Coach Gregg Berhalter and FOX Sports Soccer Analyst Alexi Lalas to Appear in Advance of FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™

Watch: FOX NFL SUNDAY Veterans Day Announcement

LOS ANGELES – In honor of Veterans Day, FOX NFL SUNDAY, the No. 1 NFL pregame show the last 28 years, continues its longstanding tradition of broadcasting from a military installation to honor men and women who have served in the U.S. armed forces. This year, FOX NFL SUNDAY broadcasts live from Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar with a two-hour show beginning at 11:00 AM ET on Sunday, Nov. 13. FOX NFL SUNDAY cast featuring Curt Menefee, Terry Bradshaw, Howie Long, Michael Strahan, Jimmy Johnson and Jay Glazer will appear along with an audience of U.S. Air Force Airmen.

FOX NFL SUNDAY Veterans Day Highlights

  • Sunday’s broadcast will spotlight the 75th anniversary of the Air Force featuring General Charles Q. Brown Jr.
  • An inspirational feature with FOX NFL reporter Tom Rinaldi on legendary coach Tom Landry who flew many B-17 Bomber missions during World War II before his collegiate and eventual Hall of Fame coaching career.
  • Air Force Academy graduate and former Dallas Cowboys defensive tackle Chad Hennings tells his story of dreaming to play in the NFL after fulfilling his commitment, being drafted in the 11th round and then eventually winning three Super Bowl rings.
  • Actor Glen Powell of Top Gun: Maverick will usher in the show at the top of the first and second hours.

The FOX NFL Hall of Fame crew will join the Airmen upon arrival in Qatar and be featured with them throughout the show with live demonstrations leading into the day’s FOX NFL schedule, culminating with AMERICA’S GAME OF THE WEEK featuring the Dallas Cowboys and Green Bay Packers (check local listings).

“We are grateful to continue our longstanding tradition of honoring our armed forces through our  FOX NFL SUNDAY broadcast from the Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar and in all we do,” said Eric Shanks, Chief Executive Officer & Executive Producer, FOX Sports. “FOX Sports’ commitment to our military takes inspiration from our servicemen and women who epitomize bravery and sacrifice.”

In addition to preparations for the two-hour pregame show, the network is furthering renovations to the FOX Sports Skybox Lounge which has been the centerpiece for Al Udeid’s rest and relaxation with over one million service members who were deployed in the region utilizing the facility. Originally called The Desert Eagle Lounge, the first phase of renovation began back in 2010.

FOX Sports also showcases tie-ins to the FIFA World Cup™, kicking off in Doha, Qatar Sunday, Nov. 20, on FS1, with special guest appearances by USMNT head coach Gregg Berhalter and lead FOX Sports soccer analyst Alexi Lalas, who will share in honoring Veterans Day across the show.

FOX Sports’ Time-Honored Tradition

Historically, FOX Sports has saluted the troops from the U.S. Naval Academy-Annapolis (2021), Marine Corps Air Station Miramar-San Diego (2020), U.S. Military Academy-West Point (2019), Fort Benning (2018 and 2014), Naval Station Norfolk (2017), Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam (2015), Bagram Airfield in Afghanistan (2009), and the USS Harry S. Truman in the Mediterranean Sea (2000), among multiple other locations.

Monday, November 7, 2022

FOX Sports Announces Robust 2022-23 College Hoops Schedule

FOX Sports Family of Networks to Televise Nearly 300 Matchups Throughout Season

New FOX PRIMETIME HOOPS Package Tips Off Saturday, Dec. 10

LOS ANGELES – Today, FOX Sports celebrates the start of its 2022-23 college basketball schedule, featuring nearly 300 games across the FOX Sports family of networks and digital platforms. The season is highlighted by the debut of FOX PRIMETIME HOOPS, a special package of highly anticipated Saturday night matchups featured on the FOX broadcast network.

Season Tip Off: Exclusive Whip-Around Coverage

FOX Sports’ season tips off tonight, Monday, Nov. 7, with exclusive whip-around coverage showing live look-ins of eight BIG EAST contests with limited commercials during the BIG EAST OPENING NIGHT TIP-OFF at 6:30 PM ET on FS1. Veteran analysts Bill Raftery, Jim Jackson and Casey Jacobsen are in-studio in Los Angeles alongside host Mike Hill to celebrate the start of college hoops on FOX. All eight games are available in their entirety on the FOX Sports App and FOXSports.com.

Robust Men’s and Women’s Conference Lineup

This season, FOX Sports televises top men’s games from the BIG EAST, Big Ten, Pac-12 and Mountain West conferences, as well as women’s games from the BIG EAST, Big Ten and Mountain West. The network also showcases the full BIG EAST men’s and women’s tournaments, including the championship matchups.

Key Game Highlights

Highlights from the 2022-23 schedule include a new slate of FOX PRIMETIME HOOPS matchups, beginning Saturday, Dec. 10 at 7:30 PM ET with preseason No. 17 Arizona vs. No. 13 Indiana from The Clash presented by The Halal Guys. FOX PRIMETIME HOOPS also features matchups between No. 16 Villanova at No. 9 Creighton, Colorado at No. 8 UCLA, Ohio State at No. 13 Indiana, Michigan State at No. 22 Michigan, Iowa at Ohio State, Indiana at Purdue and UConn at Villanova.

FOX Sports’ schedule also features seven Gavitt Tipoff Games, the early-season conference challenge between the BIG EAST and Big Ten, including Indiana at Xavier and Villanova at Michigan State. As part of FOX Sports’ massive Thanksgiving week programming slate, FS1 is home to the Rocket Mortgage Fort Myers Tip-Off, featuring Georgia Tech, Utah, Mississippi State and Marquette.

In December, FOX also highlights the Never Forget Tribute Classic between Villanova and Boston College, as well as a Christmas Day matchup when Creighton goes up against DePaul in a special holiday classic on FOX.

FOX Sports’ women’s schedule features six matchups on FOX, a record high for the network. The slate is highlighted by a national championship rematch between preseason No. 1 South Carolina and No. 6 UConn, as well as preseason No. 4 Iowa at No. 25 Michigan, No. 21 Creighton at DePaul and No. 22 Nebraska at Iowa on FOX. FS1 also features a robust package of women’s hoops matchups, including No. 3 Texas at UConn, No. 7 Louisville at DePaul and No. 10 NC State at UConn.

Elite Game and Studio Broadcaster Roster

This season’s lineup of game broadcasters, studio personalities and other contributors include some of the best voices in the business. Acclaimed broadcaster Gus Johnson, the most exciting voice in sports, returns as FOX Sports’ lead play-by-play announcer, with former All-American and NBA veteran Jackson and Emmy Award-winning broadcaster Raftery serving as lead game analysts.

Longtime FOX broadcaster Donny Marshall also contributes to game and studio analysis with newcomers LaVall Jordan and Devin Harris.

FOX Sports’ play-by-play roster also includes Adam Amin, Jason Benetti, Tim Brando, Lisa Byington, Joe Davis, Noah Eagle, John Fanta, Alex Faust, Brandon Gaudin, Aaron Goldsmith and Kevin Kugler.

Kimberly Adams, Nick Bahe, Stephen Bardo, Casey Jacobsen, Sarah Kustok, Jim Spanarkel, Stephanie White and Christy Winters-Scott contribute to FOX Sports’ college hoops coverage as game analysts.

In studio, Rob Stone and Hill share hosting duties, joined by Jackson, Jacobsen, Marshall, Harris and Jordan as analysts throughout the season. Mike DeCourcy, member of the U.S. Basketball Writers Hall of Fame, also returns this season as FOX Sports’ bracket expert. Additional play-by-play broadcasters and analysts will contribute to game and studio coverage throughout the season.

FOX Sports Digital

Former Ohio State walk-on Mark Titus provides multimedia coverage across FOX Sports digital platforms, including his popular college hoops podcast, “Titus and Tate,” with co-host Tate Frazier, available on the FOX Sports App, FOXSports.com and @CBBonFOX platforms. Renowned college basketball reporter Andy Katz as well as Fanta also contribute weekly columns, videos, and tier rankings on FOX Sports digital platforms throughout the season.

For FOX Sports’ complete college basketball schedule click here.

Sunday, November 6, 2022

FOX NFL KICKOFF and FOX NFL SUNDAY Week 9 Show Rundowns

Wednesday, November 2, 2022

FOX Sports’ FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ Studio on the Corniche in Doha

FOX Sports will broadcast its FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ TV and digital studio shows from a brand new, state-of-the-art set located along the Corniche waterfront promenade in Doha.

The renderings showcase FOX Sports’ stunning, unilateral outdoor set that will serve as the epicenter for the network’s cutting-edge presentation of the tournament. Featuring four unique stages, downtown Doha’s dazzling West Bay skyline and it’s illuminating skyscrapers serve as one of the primary backdrops, while another stage backdrop looks out to the bay where traditional dhow boats float just off the shoreline.

The impressive space spans 148-foot x 33-foot within two stories. The studio sports more than 20 LED screens for production purposes, including an all-LED field, as well as messaging to fans who gather to watch and revel in the atmosphere along the Corniche. FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™airs live on FOX and FS1 this holiday season with all 64 matches taking place from Sunday, Nov. 20 – Sunday, Dec. 18.

Friday, October 28, 2022

FOX Sports MLB Lead Analyst John Smoltz Offers Inside Pitch on World Series Lineups

First-Ballot Hall of Famer, Sports Emmy Winner Sees Pair of Off-the-Radar Contributors 

LOS ANGELES – FOX Sports analyst John Smoltz, the first MLB pitcher to record 200 (213) wins and 150 (154) saves in his career, weighs in on the World Series pitching matchup between the Philadelphia Phillies and the Houston Astros (Game 1 Friday, Oct. 28, at 8:00 PM ET on FOX, FOX Deportes and the FOX Sports app). A first-ballot Hall of Famer, the eight-time All-Star and Sports Emmy winner helped lead the Atlanta Braves to 14 division titles, five National League pennants and the 1995 World Series championship.

FOX SPORTS: Name a pitcher from each staff you think could be a surprising “difference maker” for their team … someone maybe not obvious to casual fans:

SMOLTZ: For the Astros, it would be rookie RHP Hunter Brown. He’s going to be a stud starter in the future. He has great stuff and can do so many things for Houston. For the Phillies, I’ll go the other direction and go with a veteran. I think RHP Noah Syndergaard could be huge for Philadelphia, especially if he can provide big innings for them. Game 4 will be the test. RHP Andrew Bellatti in the pen for Philly is another candidate but will need his slider to be a little better than it was in the previous series.

FOX SPORTS: How do the pitching staffs match up against each other and against the opposing lineup?

SMOLTZ: The starting pitching in this series will be great to watch and tough to hit. The front three for each club are fantastic, with the Astros having more starter depth. But the front three for each club match up great.  Both pitching staffs face good power-hitting lineups, but the difference maker may be that the Astros hitters don’t strike out as much. Both lineups include a pair of slugging left-handed hitters, with the Phillies having a little more power throughout their lineup.

FOX SPORTS: Where are the strengths and weaknesses of each team’s bullpen? Which team is in the best position to succeed if the series were to go seven games?

SMOLTZ: The bullpens have major pitchers at the end of it for both clubs, with the Phillies riding three or four guys, while the pen for the Astros is deeper. RHP Seranthony Dominguez and LHP Jose Alvarado are important for the Phillies, while Houston’s manager, Dusty Baker, can go to a lot of personnel before going to his closer   Overall, the edge goes to the Astros. However, if Phillies starters can do their thing and pitch 6 or 7 innings, then that Houston edge is obviously diminished.  Because of depth, if the series is a long one, the Astros have more weapons to handle a seven-game series. 

Game 1 of the 2022 World Series airs Friday, Oct. 28, at 8:00 PM ET on FOX, FS1 and FOX Deportes.

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