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Tuesday, October 4, 2022

Mark Clattenburg

Mark Clattenburg has enjoyed a successful career as a referee on the international stage since working his first match 24 years ago. He refereed more than 450 Premier League matches over the course of 13 seasons and in 2016, the UEFA Champions League Final and UEFA European Championship Final.

UEFA EURO 2024™ will be his first EURO tournament as a rules analyst. Clattenburg served as rules analyst for the FIFA World Women’s Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023™, his third World Cup as a rules analyst after joining FOX Sports for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ and contributing to ITV’s coverage in 2018. He’s also served as a rules analyst on FOX Sports’ celebrated UEFA coverage. In 2017, Clattenburg left his position as a Premier League referee for a role with the Saudi Arabian Football Federation as the country’s Head of Refereeing. In 2019, he returned to full-time refereeing when he moved to the Chinese Super League.

Monday, October 3, 2022

FOX Deportes and Blockchain Creative Labs Launch First NFT Collection as Part of Network’s 25th Anniversary

Collaboration Features Art by Mexico City Native Jiovanny Lopez Alvarez 

NFT Holders Will Unlock Access to Live Sporting Events, VIP Experiences with FOX Deportes Studios and Talent, Exclusive Memorabilia and more

LOS ANGELES — FOX Deportes, the first and longest-running Spanish-language sports channel in the U.S., is launching its first-ever NFT collection as part of its 25th anniversary and National Hispanic Heritage month celebration. The collection includes three NFTs designed by Los Angeles-based visual artist and Mexico City native Jiovanny Lopez Alvarez.

The NFTs will be available for purchase at NFT.FOXDeportes.com starting on Tuesday, Oct. 4. The collections’ secondary market will be held on Rarible. That same day, an auction of ultra-rare NFTs from the collections will take place on OpenSea.

The first collection is entitled Los Primeros (“We Are First”). It includes 250 limited-edition, one-of-one NFTs that will be randomly generated when minted celebrating the sports, fans and cities FOX Deportes has served since its launch.

FOX Deportes enters the Web3 space prioritizing educating fans, supporting communities and projects as well as engaging talent, athletes and partners alike in an exciting and rapidly evolving new space. The NFT project, a collaboration with Lopez Alvarez born from his two passions in life: sports and art, marks the first NFT collection launched by a Spanish-language sports network in the U.S.

“Since our founding in 1996, FOX Deportes has prided itself on innovation and being the first,” said FOX Deportes Executive Vice President and General Manager Carlos Sanchez. “With this NFT collection, we are looking to bring our loyal audience along our journey into the new world of Web3. We are reaching the end of our 25th year and this project is a perfect way to usher in the next phase of FOX Deportes.”

The collections will unlock exclusive perks for holders, including one-of-a-kind memorabilia, tickets to major sporting events, VIP access to FOX Deportes events at its Los Angeles studios and more. FOX Deportes and Lopez Alvarez are collaborating on the collections with FOX Entertainment’s Web3 media and creative technology company, Blockchain Creative Labs.

“When an injury derailed my dreams of being a professional soccer player, visual art allowed me to continue to express my love for sports,” said Lopez Alvarez. “I feel excited and privileged to work with FOX Deportes on these exciting one-of-one NFTs that speak to the passion and vibrancy of the Hispanic sports fan.”

Before the end of National Hispanic Heritage Month, FOX Deportes will drop Lopez Alvarez’s second collection of NFTs, Somos El Futuro (“We Are the Future”), representing the vibrant and innovative futurescape the Hispanic community is building together. The drop date for Somos El Futuro will be revealed soon.

Additional future NFT drops include a Mystery Drop on Coinbase NFT on Friday, Oct. 7. Future details are being confirmed.

About Jiovanny Lopez Alvarez 

Jiovanny Lopez Alvarez is an emerging artist based in Los Angeles, CA. Born in Mexico City, Jiovanny grew up with an intense love for sports and was an avid soccer player. At a young age he moved to LA and attended Los Angeles High where he was quickly lauded for his success on the pitch. While playing soccer he broke his collarbone and used his love of drawing as part of his rehab and therapy. It was then that he turned to his art, using drawing as a way to regain motion in his arm. Jio combines his passion for art and sports by drawing iconic images of some of the world’s most accomplished sports stars. His work has been featured in commercial art, street murals, and on-air. His reputation and work were brought to the attention of Fox Deportes GM/EVP Carlos Sanchez, who commissioned Jio to create a mural in the state-of-the art Fox Deportes Headquarters in Los Angeles. Jiovanny’s sports and art journey represents the American dream. We are proud to share Jio’s work with the Fox Deportes Fan community in our first NFT Collection.

Spanish Version:

FOX Deportes y Blockchain Creative Labs lanzan su primera colección de NFT como parte del 25 aniversario del canal

La colaboración incluye obras del artista mexicano Jiovanny López Álvarez

Los poseedores tendrán acceso a beneficios exclusivos en grandes eventos deportivos, acceso VIP a eventos de FOX Deportes y su talento, así como regalos exclusivos y mucho más

LOS ÁNGELES — FOX Deportes, líder en programación deportiva de habla hispana por más de 25 años, anuncia el lanzamiento de su primera coleccion de NFT como parte de su 25 aniversario y el Mes de Herencia Hispana Nacional.  La coleccion incluye tres NFT diseñados por Jiovanny López Álvarez, un artista nacido en la Ciudad de México y actualmente viviendo en Los Ángeles.

Los NFT estarán disponibles en NFT.FOXDeportes.com a partir del martes, 4 de octubre.  Un segundo mercado estará en Raribel. Ese mismo día, se llevará a cabo una subasta exclusiva de NFT en OpenSea.

La primera colección se llama Los Primeros e incluye 250 NFT de edicion limitada, de características únicas que serán generadas al azar al ser producido el NFT.

FOX Deportes entra al espacio de Web3 con la meta de educar a sus fanáticos, apoyar comunidades y proyectos, e involucrar talento, atletas y socios en un mundo emocionante y en rápida evolución.  El proyecto, una colaboración con López Álvarez, nacido de sus dos pasiones: el deporte y el arte, marca la primera colección de NFT lanzanda por un canal deportivo en español en Estados Unidos.

“Desde nuestra fundación en 1996, FOX Deportes se ha basado en innovación, siendo el primero”, dijo el Vice Presidente Ejecutivo y Gerente General Carlos Sánchez.  “Con esta colección de NFT, estamos intentando llevar a nuestra audiencia en nuestro viaje al nuevo mundo de Web3.  Estamos por cumplir nuestro año vigésimo quinto y este proyecto es la manera perfecta de comenzar la próxima fase de FOX Deportes”.

Las colecciones abrirán beneficios exclusivos para poseedores, incluyendo boletos a grandes eventos deportivos, acceso VIP a eventos de FOX Deportes en sus estudios en Los Ángeles y muchos mas. FOX Deportes y López Álvarez están colaborado en las coleciones con Blockchain Creative Labs, la compania de FOX Entertainment enfocada en Web3.

“Cuando una lesión arruinó mis sueños de ser un futbolista profesional, el arte visual me permitió seguir expresando mi amor por el deporte”, dijo López Álvarez. “Me siento emocionado y privilegiado por trabajar con FOX Deportes en estos NFT únicos que hablan a la pasión del aficionado hispano del deporte”.

Antes del final del Mes de Herencia Hispana Nacional, FOX Deportes lanzará la segunda colección de NFT, Somos El Futuro, representando el futuro vibrante e innovador que está creando la comunidad hispana. Se revelará la fecha de lanzamiento de Somos El Futuro en un futuro cercano.

Otros lanzamientos de NFT incluye un “Mystery Drop” en Coinbase NFT el viernes 7 de octubre.  Los detalles están por confirmarse.

Acerca de Jiovanny Lopez Alvarez 

Jiovanny López Álvarez es un artista emergente con base en Los Ángeles.  Nacido en la Ciudad de México, Jiovanny creció con un amor intenso por el deporte y en particular por el fútbol.  A una temprana edad, él se mudó a Los Ángeles, donde triunfó como jugador de fútbol en Los Angeles High. Mientras que jugaba, él rompió su clavicula y usó el acto de dibujar como parte de su recuperación y terapia.  Dibujar le permitió recuperar la habilidad de mover su brazo.  Jio combina su pasión por su arte y el deporte por dibujar imágenes iconicas de unos de los atletas mas famosos.  Sus obras han sido parte de campanas comerciales, murales y la calle y en television.  Sus obras le generaron el interes del Vice Presidente Ejecutivo y Gerente General de FOX Deportes Carlos Sánchez, quien le encargó a Jio a crear un mural en las oficinas del canal en Los Ángeles.  La travesía de Jio el mundo del deporte y el arte representa el sueño americano.  Estamos orgullosos de compartir el trabajo de Jio con la comunidad de aficionados de FOX Deportes por medio de su primera colección de NFT.

Monday, October 3, 2022

FOX Sports Films Celebrates Baseball Great David Ortiz with Exclusive All-Access Documentary Premiering Friday, October 14 on FS1

FOX SPORTS FILMS CELEBRATES BASEBALL GREAT DAVID ORTIZ WITH EXCLUSIVE ALL-ACCESS DOCUMENTARY PREMIERING FRIDAY, OCTOBER 14 ON FS1

DAVID ORTIZ: LEGEND OF THE FALL Chronicles the Three-Time World Series Champion and FOX MLB Analyst’s Journey into the Baseball Hall of Fame

First-look Trailer Unveiled Today (Click Here)

LOS ANGELES – FOX Sports Films announces today a new original documentary celebrating baseball great and FOX MLB analyst David Ortiz, arguably the most clutch player in MLB Postseason history. DAVID ORTIZ: LEGEND OF THE FALL premieres Friday, Oct. 14 on FS1 following the network’s live MLB Postseason coverage and invites audiences to follow alongside the 10-time All-Star and three-time World Series champion as he embarks on an epic journey into and beyond the National Baseball Hall of Fame. Big Papi, as he’s affectionately known, reflects on his astounding baseball career and the pivotal moments that launched him to legendary status.

“David Ortiz is one of the most beloved personalities both on and off the field and FOX Sports is thrilled to shine a spotlight on one of our very own during this historic and iconic moment in his career,” said Barry Nugent, Vice President, Development and Original Programming, FOX Sports. “He continues to bring a lot of joy to baseball fans far and wide, and we are delighted to give those fans a front row seat to Big Papi’s baseball journey to his coronation at the Hall of Fame.”

“This film sends the message to my fans that if you have faith and don’t quit, you can achieve your dreams,” said Ortiz. “I was very fortunate to achieve mine and I am humbled by my entry into the Baseball Hall of Fame. I am honored that FOX Sports, Check Point Productions and my very own Big Papi Productions captured my baseball career and special moments at the plate – giving me the gift of being able to relive these precious times in my life. I am equally proud of my accomplishments off the field and being able to share them with my family and community. I hope my fans will enjoy the film as much as I have.”

DAVID ORTIZ: LEGEND OF THE FALL provides viewers with a behind-the-scenes look into the many intimate moments captured on his road to the ultimate baseball coronation. Along with showcasing the on-field heroics that led to championships and multiple World Series, the film encapsulates the dynamic interactions and numerous celebrations leading up to and following his Hall of Fame induction.

DAVID ORTIZ: LEGEND OF THE FALL includes illuminating, exclusive interviews from a star-studded collection of teammates and rivals who know him best while also showcasing memorable footage from the induction ceremony and the afterglow following Ortiz’s enshrinement as baseball luminaries of the past and present, family, friends and passionate Red Sox fans revel in the momentous event. The documentary also follows Ortiz to his beloved home in the Dominican Republic, where he pursues business ventures that not only create jobs but are also 100% committed to sustainability.

During his 14 years in Boston, Ortiz dramatically changed the course of Red Sox history with numerous clutch performances that led to a historic curse-breaking title in 2004. In all, with Big Papi leading the team, the Red Sox won three World Series Championships in less than 10 years, and Ortiz became a fan favorite, revered among Red Sox Nation. Every night the stadium was packed with raucous chants of “Big Papi” that reverberated from Fenway Park to his homeland of the Dominican Republic. His beloved personality and commanding presence at the plate helped foster both a winning team and a culture of unity. Never was that more poignant when Ortiz spoke from the heart, following the Boston Marathon attack in 2013. After retiring from baseball, he quickly transitioned to his next chapter of life – broadcasting. Ortiz made his broadcasting debut with FOX Sports during the 2014 World Series and has continued to appear on the network as an MLB studio analyst ever since.

DAVID ORTIZ: LEGEND OF THE FALL is produced by Check Point Productions, in association with Big Papi Productions. The production team includes Emmy award winners David Check, Tim Mullen, Jackie Decker and Danny Field. David Ortiz and Alex Radetsky serve as executive producers, as well as FOX Sports’ Eric Shanks, Mark Silverman, Charlie Dixon and Barry Nugent.

FOX Sports Films is dedicated to presenting captivating global sports documentaries through an unconventional and entertaining lens. Working with FOX Sports’ league and conference partners, the brand produces original programming, connecting live sports events to sports culture.

Tuesday, September 27, 2022

Jorge Murrieta

Jorge Murrieta comes to FOX Deportes with over three decades of television experience.

He is the host of PUNTO FINAL, the network’s daily soccer debate show.

Since his start in 1991, Murrieta has been a fixture on Mexican sports television with a focus on both soccer and bull fighting.  He’s appeared on Televisa, FOX Sports Mexico, DirecTV, Canal 40, MVS and more.

He’s also featured as a columnist in numerous Mexican publications including El Economista, La Cronica and El Heraldo.

Tuesday, September 27, 2022

Baseball Phenom Shohei Ohtani Sits Down for Exclusive Interview with FOX Sports’ Ben Verlander Airing Tuesday, Oct. 18 on FS1

SEARCHING FOR SHOHEI: AN INTERVIEW SPECIAL, Produced by Religion of Sports for FOX Sports Films, Celebrates Ohtani’s Historic Rise to Baseball Greatness Through Verlander’s Unprecedented Access to Ohtani from a Life-Changing Visit to Japan

LOS ANGELES – FOX Sports’ award-winning baseball personality and star of the podcast FLIPPIN’ BATS, Ben Verlander, sits down with international baseball phenom and Los Angeles Angels pitcher/designated hitter, Shohei Ohtani, for an exclusive all-access interview and in-depth conversation about Ohtani’s unique path to superstardom, the network announced today. SEARCHING FOR SHOHEI: AN INTERVIEW SPECIAL, a 60-minute special feature produced for FOX Sports Films by award-winning sports media company Religion of Sports, premieres Tuesday, Oct. 18, on FS1 following the network’s live MLB Postseason coverage, and will be available across FOX Sports’ digital platforms, including FOXSports.com and the FOX Sports app. 

“FOX Sports Films is excited to showcase Shohei Ohtani’s incredible story and authentically celebrate the impact he’s making on the game of baseball around the world,” said Barry Nugent, Vice President, Development and Original Programming, FOX Sports. “This project is special because it’s the result of a great relationship that’s been built over the years between Ben and Shohei culminating in this one-of-a-kind interview.” 

“Red Sox fan first. Shohei fan forever,” said Gotham Chopra, Religion of Sports’ co-founder. “This is not just a baseball player. This is an icon. Working with Shohei and Ben is everything Religion of Sports is about and we couldn’t be more thrilled to be collaborating with him on this special project.”

Chronicling Ohtani’s upbringing in Japan and continuing through present day as Major League Baseball’s reigning American League MVP, SEARCHING FOR SHOHEI intimately details Ohtani’s origin story and unique path to becoming one of the game’s biggest stars. Throughout the interview, Verlander, in parallel with his one-on-one discussion with Ohtani, shares his own first-hand experience from a 10-day visit to Japan where he takes in the culture and disciplined lifestyle that shaped Ohtani into the player he is today: MVP, All-Star, Silver Slugger and former Rookie of the Year. 

“One thing that surprised me from my sit down with Shohei was how he actually never thought being a two-way player at the highest level was even an option,” Verlander reveals. “At 18 years old he thought he was going to be a pitcher – but then the Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters came along and pitched him the idea of being a two-way player. Thus, the legend was born.”

Verlander, who joined FOX Sports in 2020 as an MLB analyst for FOXSports.com after five years as a professional baseball player in the Detroit Tigers organization, is currently in his second season as host of the award-winning FLIPPIN’ BATS podcast, where he frequently champions and admires Ohtani’s abilities as a two-way star at baseball’s highest level. FLIPPIN’ BATS features a weekly segment titled This Week in Ohtani News, which incorporates Japanese subtitles into each video and is consistently ranked as the No. 1 baseball podcast in Japan. Since FLIPPIN’ BATS’ debut, Verlander has earned a Cynopsis Media Award as ‘Best Host’ and has been nominated for multiple Hashtag Sports Awards and received Cynopsis Sports Media recognition for the podcast’s live, on-site coverage of the 2021 World Series.  

SEARCHING FOR SHOHEI is executive produced by FOX Sports’ Eric Shanks, Mark Silverman, Barry Nugent, Charlie Dixon and Michael Bucklin alongside Gotham Chopra and Ameeth Sankaran from Religion of Sports and Nick Trotta from Major League Baseball, and is directed by Bradley Jackson, who recently directed the SXSW official selection “Facing Nolan” about the life and career of former MLB pitcher Nolan Ryan. 

FOX Sports Films is dedicated to presenting captivating global longform sports storytelling through an unconventional and entertaining lens. Working with FOX Sports’ league and conference partners, the brand produces original programming, connecting live sports events to sports culture.

Additional clips and highlights from Verlander’s trip can be found on FLIPPIN’ BATS’ social media accounts @FlippinBatsPod, as well as @MLBonFOX social channels, the FOX Sports app and FOXSports.com. 

For more information on FOX Sports programming, visit FOX Sports Press Pass and follow @FOXSportsPR on Twitter.

— FOX SPORTS — 

About FOX Sports

FOX Sports is the umbrella entity representing FOX Corporation’s wide array of multi-platform US-based sports assets. Built with brands capable of reaching more than 100 million viewers in a single weekend, the business has ownership and interests in linear television networks, digital and mobile programming, broadband platforms, multiple web sites, joint-venture businesses and several licensing relationships. FOX Sports includes the sports television arm of the FOX Network; FS1, FS2, FOX Soccer Plus and FOX Deportes. FOX Sports’ digital properties include FOXSports.com and the FOX Sports App, which provides live streaming video of FOX Sports content, instant scores, stats and alerts to iOS and Android devices. Additionally, FOX Sports and social broadcasting platform Caffeine jointly own Caffeine Studios which creates exclusive eSports, sports and live entertainment content. Also included in FOX Sports’ portfolio are FOX’s interests in joint-venture business Big Ten Network, a licensing and commercial relationship with The Stars Group that created the FOX Bet sports betting platform and the FOX Bet Super 6 free-to-play game, as well as a licensing agreement that established the FOX Sports Radio Network.

About Religion of Sports 

Religion of Sports is an award-winning sports media company based in Santa Monica, California, founded in 2017 by Gotham Chopra, Tom Brady, and Michael Strahan with the vision to fundamentally change the format of storytelling in sports through thoughtful, elevated stories that uncover why sports matter to the world. Like religion, sports have the transcendent power to convey important life lessons and values that can shape one’s life. Through high-quality content in scripted and unscripted video, podcasts, feature films, and social media, Religion of Sports distills the spirituality, science and humanity that unites elite performers and people of all kinds. The Religion of Sports team has built an impressive array of work in collaboration with the world’s most elite athletes to share their stories in unique ways, through different styles and emotions, and on a diverse range of content consumption platforms.   

For more information on all of Religion of Sports productions please visit: www.religionofsports.com.

Sunday, September 25, 2022

FOX NFL KICKOFF and FOX NFL SUNDAY Week 3 Rundowns

Friday, September 23, 2022

Jorge Carlos Mercader

One of Spanish-language sports television’s most recognizable faces, Jorge Carlos Mercader joins FOX Deportes as the host of TOTAL SPORTS 360.  He also appears on PUNTO FINAL.

The Mexico City native began his career with ESPN in 2007 as a correspondent in Monterrey and later in Mexico City and Guadalajara.

In 2011 he became the youngest host of Sportscenter in the network’s history.  Over the next 14 years, he also appeared on popular programs such as Cronometro, Futbol Picante, ESPN Radio Formula, Los Capitanes and more.

Mercader has covered the biggest global sporting events including the FIFA World Cup and the Olympics.

He has won three Emmys.

Friday, September 23, 2022

Eric Fischer

One of Mexico’s most experienced broadcasters, Eric Fischer joins FOX Deportes as the host of TOTAL SPORTS 360.

Fischer has over 29 years of television experience including 26 with Televisa in Mexico.  At Televisa he served as reporter, commentator, newscaster, news director and editorial director of the digital department.

He has broadcasted seven Olympic Games, six World Cups as well as the Special Olympics, Gold Cup, Copa Libertadores, Liga MX, Track and Field World Championships and much more.

In total he has reported from more than 40 countries and served as a play-by-play announcer for Formula 1, NASCAR, WWE, MLB, ATP and WTA.

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