Distinguished play-by-play announcer John Strong pairs with former U.S. Men’s National Team (USMNT) dynamo and match analyst Stu Holden to form FOX Sports’ lead broadcast team on the call for every Semifinal match on FS1.

On Wednesday, April 30, prior to the second-leg match between Inter Miami and Vancouver on FS1, Jenny Taft hosts CONCACAF CHAMPIONS CUP MATCH DAY alongside a pair of studio analysts in National Soccer Hall of Famer Alexi Lalas and former USMNT star Maurice Edu. Live coverage begins at 7:30 PM ET with Strong and Holden calling the second leg of Inter Miami vs. Vancouver from Chase Stadium in South Florida.

*schedule is subject to change

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Detroit Lions Penei Sewell, Los Angeles Rams Puka Nacua, Top 2025 NFL Draft Prospect Jonah Savaiinaea, and Nationally Recognized Football Prospect Chris Henry Jr. Also Share Their Inspirational Stories

Presented and Sponsored by Gillette and Co-Produced by GOAT Farm Media, P&G Studios, dentsu entertainment and SMAC Entertainment, Documentary Trailer Premieres Today (Click Here)

LOS ANGELES – FOX Sports Films announces today a new documentary CULTURE OF WINNING: POLYNESIAN FOOTBALL PRIDE, an inspiring film spotlighting the dominance of Polynesian athletes in the sport of football. Executive produced by and featuring Miami Dolphins quarterback and pro-bowler Tua Tagovailoa, the film takes a deep dive into the pillars of Polynesian culture — faith, family, hard work and mentorship — and explores why these cornerstones drive unrivaled success on the field and create positive impact in their communities.

Premiering Easter Sunday, April 20 (2:00 PM ET) on FOX, CULTURE OF WINNING: POLYNESIAN FOOTBALL PRIDE is presented and sponsored by Gillette and co-produced by GOAT Farm Media, P&G Studios, a division of Procter & Gamble, dentsu entertainment and SMAC Entertainment.

“FOX Sports is honored to partner with Tua Tagovailoa to celebrate the incredible Polynesian athletes who have made an indelible mark on the sport of football,” said Barry Nugent, Vice President, Development and Original Programming, FOX Sports. “The film is a powerful celebration of faith, pride, perseverance and heart and furthers our commitment to telling impactful stories that resonate beyond the game.”

With a notable number of Polynesian players reaching the NFL, they have been All-Pros, All-Rookies, Super Bowl Champions, Pro Bowlers, and Hall-of-Famers. Beginning with Hawaii State Champions, moving to elite college football powerhouses, and into Super Bowl-winning NFL teams, CULTURE OF WINNING: POLYNESIAN FOOTBALL PRIDE features standout players sharing their personal stories firsthand, direct and unfiltered. Joining Tagovailoa are Detroit Lions All-Pro offensive tackle Penei Sewell, Los Angeles Rams star wide receiver Puka Nacua, former University of Arizona offensive lineman and top 2025 NFL draft prospect Jonah Savaiinaea and nationally recognized football prospect Chris Henry Jr.

“I’m proud to share insight on what makes our Polynesian culture so special,” said Tagovailoa. “We have a rich heritage of success in football. I’m grateful for the legends who paved the way, inspiring us current NFL players to believe our dreams were possible, and humbled to help mentor and inspire the next wave of Polynesian stars in the sport. I hope football fans will find it inspirational.”

Through a blend of archival footage, candid locker room conversations and emotional family moments, the film reveals first-person intimate stories of how heritage fuels performance and passion, and tenacity defines each athlete. Viewers will gain insight into Tagovailoa’s rise from youth football in Hawaii to star NFL quarterback, Sewell’s family sacrifices after immigrating to the U.S. to pursue his football dream, and Nacua’s record-setting rookie season and deep connection to faith and family.

“The significant contributions of Polynesian athletes to football, along with the rich cultural values that drive their success, were a perfect fit with Gillette,” said Kimberly Doebereiner, Head of P&G Studios. “Gillette believes in the importance of mentorship, a deeply held value in Polynesian culture on and off the field. At P&G Studios, we always look for compelling stories that connect our brands to people and culture in meaningful ways.”

In addition to serving as presenting sponsor of the film, Gillette provided a grant to the athletic program at Oahu-based high school, Kahuku, ensuring an exceptional generation of young athletes has the equipment, facilities and coaching tools they need to succeed.

Cathy Boxall, Global Head of Entertainment, dentsu said, “Dentsu entertainment is all about connecting culture to commerce for brands, and when you fuse that with the community-binding power of sport, you can create something truly special. While sport is universal and brings people together across continents and languages, some places exhibit such a dominance and obsession within a certain sport that it creates a fascinating connectivity that just has to be retold. With this documentary, we zero in on the Polynesian culture, but we hope to expand on the series and explore other similar phenomena around the globe.”

CULTURE OF WINNING: POLYNESIAN FOOTBALL PRIDE is co-produced by GOAT Farm Media, P&G Studios, dentsu entertainment and SMAC Entertainment. Executive producing the film, in addition to Tagovailoa, are Scotty McKnight and Caleb Grow with GOAT Farm Media, Kimberly Doebereiner, Anna Saalfeld, and Peter Ries for P&G Studios and Gillette, and Michael Strahan, Constance Schwartz-Morini and FredAnthony Smith from SMAC Entertainment and Dan Discenza, Susan Jerrell and John Pollak from dentsu entertainment. Ariana Rotstein, Carl Hansen, Michael Vayder and Rita O’Dea from FOX Sports serve as producers. McKnight also serves as the film’s director with multi Emmy award-winning director of photography, Logan Cascia.

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.

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

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FOX MLB Earns Seven Nominations

FOX Sports’ State-of-the-Art Soccer Palace for UEFA Euro 2024 and CONMEBOL Copa América 2024 Receives Three Nominations

Joe Davis, Greg Olsen, Bill Raftery, Tom Rinaldi, John Smoltz Headline FOX Sports Broadcaster Nominees

FOX Sports Founding President David Hill to Receive Lifetime Achievement Honors

LOS ANGELES – FOX Sports scored 31 Sports Emmy® nominations, as announced today by The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences as part of the 46^th Annual Sports Emmy® Awards. The nominations showcase outstanding programming and exceptional live-event coverage across FOX, FS1, and FOX Sports digital properties.

FOX Sports’ nominees include a diverse range of live events, shows, and original programming. FOX NFL, including Super Bowl LIX, was honored with 10 nominations across multiple categories, highlighted by FOX NFL SUNDAY for Outstanding Studio Show-Weekly, as well as comprehensive live game-day coverage and innovative technical and graphic design.

FOX MLB was honored with seven prestigious nominations: Outstanding Live Special – Championship Event for the 120^th World Series featuring the New York Yankees vs. Los Angeles Dodgers, Outstanding Studio Show – Weekly and Outstanding Studio Show – Limited Run. Additionally, the network’s special presentation of MLB at Rickwood Field: A Tribute to the Negro Leagues was honored with Outstanding Live Special – Non-Championship Event.

FOX Sports’ state-of-the-art Soccer Palace for UEFA Euro 2024 and CONMEBOL Copa América 2024 earned three nominations, recognizing the groundbreaking technical innovation put forth to execute coverage of the two simultaneous global events.

Additionally, several FOX Sports on-air personalities were acknowledged for their outstanding work in 2024, including Joe Davis, Greg Olsen, Bill Raftery, Tom Rinaldi, and John Smoltz.

FOX Sports founding president and Emmy® Award-winning sports producer, David Hill, will be presented with Lifetime Achievement honors at the 46^th Annual Sports Emmy® Awards ceremony on Tuesday, May 20, 2025.

FOX Sports’ full list of nominees can be found HERE.

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The Quarterfinal round kicks off tomorrow with a doubleheader on FS2 featuring Major League Soccer (MLS) and Liga MX participants in Club America vs. Cruz Azul and LA Galaxy vs. Tigres UANL. On Wednesday, April 2, and Wednesday, April 9, Lionel Messi and Inter Miami CF face MLS rival Los Angeles Football Club on FS1 with coverage starting at 11:30 PM ET for the first leg and 8:00 PM ET for the second leg.

Distinguished play-by-play announcer John Strong and former U.S. Men’s National Team (USMNT) dynamo and match analyst Stu Holden return as FOX Sports’ lead broadcast team calling both legs of the Inter Miami CF vs. Los Angeles Football Club Quarterfinals. Strong and Holden will also call the second-leg showdown between the LA Galaxy and Tigres UANL on Tuesday, April 8. Play-by-play announcer Tyler Terens pairs with former USMNT star and match analyst Maurice Edu for additional Quarterfinal matches on FS1, including Cruz Azul vs. Club America on Tuesday, April 8, and Vancouver Whitecaps vs. Pumas UNAM on Wednesday, April 9.

Acclaimed host Rob Stone anchors CONCACAF CHAMPIONS CUP MATCH DAY studio coverage on Tuesday, April 8 with Strong presenting coverage on Wednesday, April 9. Studio analysts for the Quarterfinals on FS1 feature National Soccer Hall of Famer Alexi Lalas alongside Holden and Edu.

Click here to view the 2025 Concacaf Champions Cup Quarterfinals broadcast schedule.

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LOS ANGELES –FOX Deportes, the Spanish-language leader for baseball coverage over the past two decades, today unveils its loaded Major League Baseball regular season schedule featuring 55 games, a record-high number of games for the network.

MLB opening weekend coverage on FOX Deportes begins with the St. Louis Cardinals hosting the Minnesota Twins on Saturday, March 29 at 2:00 PM ET. The following weekend, the 2024 World Series Champion Los Angeles Dodgers play the Philadelphia Phillies on Saturday, April 5 at 4:00 PM ET.

The complete 2025 FOX Deportes MLB schedule can be found here and is subject to change.

MLB’S TOP RIVALRIES AND MOST ANTICIPATED GAMES

NLCS Rematch: Los Angeles Dodgers vs. New York Mets – May 24

World Series Rematch: New York Yankees vs. Los Angeles Dodgers – May 31

Historic American League East Rivalry: Boston Red Sox vs. New York Yankees – June 7, June 14 and August 21

July 4^th Weekend Subway Series: New York Yankees vs. New York Mets on July 5

Lone Star Showdown: Texas Rangers vs. Houston Astros – September 6

MLB’S MARQUEE EVENTS ARE ON FOX DEPORTES

The schedule also features some of the league’s biggest events, including the 2025 MLB All Star Game presented by Mastercard, airing live from Truist Park in Atlanta on Tuesday, July 15 at 8:00 PM ET.

Another game to circle on the schedule is the MLB Speedway Classic presented by BuildSubmarines.com on Saturday, August 2 at 7:00 PM ET live from the Bristol Motor Speedway in Tennessee, where the Atlanta Braves and Cincinnati Reds will meet in a truly unique baseball setting. The first-of-its-kind event merges the magnetic atmosphere of a NASCAR venue with the timelessness of America’s favorite pastime.

POSTSEASON: FOX DEPORTES TO FEATURE THE FALL CLASSIC ONCE AGAIN

Following the regular season, FOX Deportes presents the World Series presented by Capital One. The 121st edition of the Fall Classic will be preceded by the American League Divisional Series and the American League Champion Series.

FOX DEPORTES’ PREMIER TALENT LINEUP LEADS THE WAY

FOX Deportes’ MLB talent roster is led by veteran play-by-play announcer Adrian Garcia-Marquez, analyst and former MLB infielder Edgar Gonzalez as well as announcer/reporter Carlos Alvarez and veteran reporter/analyst Jaime Motta. Also joining the team are reporter Michelle Liendo and play-by-play announcer Rolando Nichols.

MORE MLB COVERAGE ON FOX DEPORTES DIGITAL PLATFORMS

All games are to be streamed on FOX Sports App. Fans can also visit www.foxdeportes.com and follow FOX Deportes on YouTube, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok  and Facebook for highlights, analysis, interviews and more.

Fans can also catch the latest MLB news and discussion on BEISBOLEROS, the network’s new MLB digital show featured Alvarez and Liendo.  The show is currently available on the network’s YouTube page.

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FOX Sports Debuts FOX UFL FRIDAY Slate on March 28 with the St. Louis Battlehawks Taking on the Houston Roughnecks 

Kevin Kugler, Connor Onion, Mark Sanchez, Robert Smith, Brock Huard, Devin Gardner, Jenny Taft and Jake Butt Round Out Stellar FOX UFL Broadcast Roster

LOS ANGELES – Veteran broadcaster and Emmy Award winner Curt Menefee returns to team with critically acclaimed analyst Joel Klatt to lead the FOX Sports broadcast team onto the field for the second season of the United Football League (UFL), it was announced today by Brad Zager, FOX Sports President of Production & Operations/Executive Producer.

Menefee and Klatt are on the call for both the Friday and Saturday games, with the pair on point Friday, March 28, when the St. Louis Battlehawks take on the Houston Roughnecks from John O’Quinn Field at TDECU Stadium in Houston to kick off the season at 8:00 PM ET on FOX. Former NFL quarterback Brock Huard will report from the sidelines.

Saturday, Menefee and Klatt continue the opening weekend action as the San Antonio Brahmas battle the Arlington Renegades at Choctaw Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on Saturday, March 29 at 4:00 PM ET on FOX. Former Michigan QB Devin Gardner works the sidelines.

The FOX UFL FRIDAY lineup includes 10 games and follows the successful run of last year’s FOX COLLEGE FOOTBALL FRIDAY. 

FOX DEPORTES

FOX Deportes, scheduled for an eight-game UFL slate in 2025, including the June 8 conference championship game, is led by play-by-play announcers Rodolfo Landeros and John Laguna alongside veteran analysts Jaime Motta and Jorge Carlos Mercader.  In addition to live broadcasts of each game, the network’s daily sports highlight program, TOTAL SPORTS 360, offers highlights, interviews and additional content throughout the season.

PRODUCTION TECHNOLOGY

FOX Sports continues its technology-forward approach to spring football with innovative camera angles including Beverly Hills Aerials in-action drones, Pylon Cams, Player Cams, SkyCam, referee Hat Cams and the popular Megalodon. Unique inside-the-game audio will continue with 12 players mic’d for each game, along with the ability to listen in on all coach and referee communications.

Complete 2025 UFL schedule

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Generational Talents Including Hall of Famers Derek Jeter, David Ortiz, World Series Champion Alex Rodriguez and Veteran Host Kevin Burkhardt Anchor FOX MLB Studio Desk

NEW YORK – Coming off the most-watched World Series since 2017, FOX Sports hits the field for its celebrated 30th season of Major League Baseball coverage with a returning cast of iconic on-air personalities and baseball legends who set the bar on FOX MLB’s unrivaled, marquee television coverage.

WORLD CLASS GAME BROADCASTERS
Entering their fourth season together, and fresh off calling an unforgettable World Series in front of the biggest television viewing audience in nearly a decade, analyst John Smoltz, a first-ballot Hall of Famer, and lauded play-by-play announcer Joe Davis call FOX Sports’ top regular season and playoff games. Decorated field reporters Ken Rosenthal and Tom Verducci provide additional coverage on the ground.

Leading off the season, A.J. Pierzynski is joined by Jason Benetti for Game 1 of the Tokyo Series between the reigning World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers and the Chicago Cubs on Tuesday, March 18, at 6:00 AM ET on FOX. Pierzynski then reunites with Adam Amin to call Game 2 of the Tokyo Series on Wednesday, March 19, at 6:00 AM ET on FS1.

FOX Sports’ traditional MLB Opening Weekend coverage leads off Saturday, March 29, with a day-night doubleheader. Action starts at 2:00 PM ET on FS1, with the Minnesota Twins facing the St. Louis Cardinals (Connor Onion, Verducci), followed by primetime regionalized matchups at 7:00 PM ET on FOX, featuring the Atlanta Braves vs. San Diego Padres (Benetti, Pierzynski) and the New York Mets vs. Houston Astros (Davis, Smoltz, Rosenthal).

Throughout the regular season, announcers Amin, Benetti, Davis, Kevin Kugler, Jeff Levering, Onion and Don Orsillo team up with analysts Eric Karros, Pierzynski, Smoltz, Verducci and Adam Wainwright in the booth.

LEGENDARY STUDIO LINEUP
FOX MLB’s lead studio desk features iconic figures who have defined a generation of baseball history, including Hall of Famers Derek Jeter and David Ortiz and World Series champion Alex Rodriguez. Fresh off calling his second Super Bowl for the network, the group is led by veteran host Kevin Burkhardt. In addition to covering the network’s special events this season, including the 95th MLB All-Star Game and first-ever Speedway Classic, the show travels to Dodger Stadium on Saturday, May 31, to tee up a nationally televised World Series rematch between the New York Yankees and the Los Angeles Dodgers on FOX.

Over the course of the season, Burkhardt, Chris Myers and Mike Hill host pregame and postgame coverage from the FOX Sports studio alongside a rotation of high-caliber analysts including former big-league stars Dontrelle Willis and Karros.

FOX DEPORTES
The leader in Spanish-language MLB coverage for more than two decades, FOX Deportes’ roster is led by veteran play-by-play announcer Adrian Garcia-Marquez, analyst and former MLB infielder Edgar Gonzalez, announcer/reporter Carlos Alvarez and veteran reporter, analyst Jaime Motta. Also joining the team are reporter Michelle Liendo and play-by-play announcer Rolando Nichols.

In addition to live broadcasts of each game, the network’s new daily program, TOTAL SPORTS 360, offers highlights, interviews and live reports throughout the postseason.

FOX MLB DIGITAL
FOX Sports’ digital and social platforms are home to the highest-quality content surrounding the 2025 Major League Baseball season. The FOX Sports app, FOXSports.com and @MLBonFOX social channels offer unparalleled access to the network’s lineup of experts and analysts, plus game highlights, commentary and much more.

Some of baseball’s most engaging online voices, including national baseball writers Deesha Thosar and Rowan Kavner, enhance the network’s comprehensive coverage with timely written storytelling and analysis.

Live streaming of FOX Sports programming, including all MLB games televised on FOX and FS1, is available on the FOX Sports app and FOXSports.com. Games will also be available to stream in 4K on connected TV and “living room” apps, including Apple TV, Android TV, Fire TV and Roku devices. Viewers joining live games late on authenticated streaming devices can choose to catch up on all the key moments missed with the ‘Catch-Up With Highlights’ option or jump straight into live play.

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COLLEGE BASKETBALL CROWN Tickets On-Sale Exclusively via Vivid Seats

Los Angeles – Today, the College Basketball Crown announces its full field and bracket for the inaugural postseason college hoops tournament – an exciting single-elimination 16-team contest featuring elite student-athletes in competitive postseason matchups from the nation’s biggest basketball conferences.

Founded by AEG and FOX Sports, the College Basketball Crown will take place at the MGM Grand Garden Arena and T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas from Monday, March 31 to Sunday, April 6, with all the action airing on FOX and FS1. Tickets can be purchased exclusively via Vivid Seats, the Official Ticketing Provider of the College Basketball Crown.

The following teams representing seven conferences will compete in the inaugural College Basketball Crown:

Arizona State

Boise State

Butler

Cincinnati

Colorado

DePaul

George Washington

Georgetown

Nebraska

Oregon State

Tulane

UCF

USC

Utah

Washington State

Villanova

WATCH: The inaugural College Basketball Crown field and bracket unveiling on FS1

FOX Sports’ lead college basketball play-by-play announcer Gus Johnson and two-time All-American and NBA veteran Jim Jackson are on the call for the quarterfinals, semifinals and championship. Allison Williams serves as sideline reporter for the quarterfinals, while Kristina Pink joins for the semifinals and championship.

For the first round, play-by-play announcer Tim Brando pairs with analyst Donny Marshall and reporter Nick Bahe, while play-by-play announcer Kevin Kugler teams with analyst Robbie Hummel and reporter Kim Adams. FOX Sports’ studio coverage is anchored by hosts Rob Stone and Mike Hill, with insight and analysis from LaPhonso Ellis, Casey Jacobsen and Marshall. The studio team provides bridge show coverage throughout the tournament, in addition to dedicated pregame and postgame coverage detailed below.

College Basketball Crown Game and Television Schedule:

For more information on tickets, visit vividseats.com or collegebasketballcrown.com for the latest updates.

To apply for media access and credentials to the College Basketball Crown, please fill out this Media Credential Request Form.

Click here for the College Basketball Crown assets, including tournament and conference logos, and imagery of the arenas.

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NEW YORK, N.Y. (March 12, 2025) – Horizon Sports & Experiences (HS&E) and FOX Sports announced today the return of the premier early-season women’s college basketball showcase, the Shark Beauty Women’s Champions Classic, set for Saturday, Dec. 20, 2025 and scheduled to tip off in primetime on FOX (start time subject to change). This marquee event on the college basketball calendar, which enjoys maximum exposure on a national broadcast network, will once again be headlined by The University of Connecticut, the University of Iowa, the University of Louisville and the University of Tennessee. The organizers also announced the event will remain in New York at Barclays Center through 2026.

After an impactful inaugural event, these four women’s basketball powerhouses are set for their early season return to Brooklyn, as Tennessee will take on Louisville and Iowa plays Connecticut. Single admission tickets will go on sale to the general public on Friday, March 14, 2025 at 10 a.m. EDT on Ticketmaster. A presale for American Express Cardholders will go live today at 11 a.m. EDT.

“The Shark Beauty Women’s Champions Classic is a platform that celebrates the dynamic shifts we are seeing in women’s sports and enables brands to engage with an expansive, captivated audience growing at an unprecedented pace,” said David Levy, co-CEO/founder, Horizon Sports & Experiences. “We are delighted to have these four decorated programs make their emphatic return to the ‘Court of Champions’ in Brooklyn.”

The inaugural Shark Beauty Women’s Champions Classic was packed with more than 11,000 fans in attendance at Barclays Center and peaked at 800k viewers on FOX. The event also featured a first-of-its-kind in arena styling activation from title sponsor Shark Beauty. Other blue chip event partners stepping up in women’s sports included Capital One, Ally, State Farm, Nike and Gatorade.

“We are thrilled to advance FOX Sports’ longstanding investment in women’s sports with the continuation of the Shark Beauty Women’s Champions Classic,” said Jordan Bazant, Executive Vice President, FOX Sports. “We are proud to shine a spotlight on the women’s game on television’s biggest platform, and following the success of the inaugural event, we can’t wait to welcome these storied programs back to Brooklyn in December.”

Follow the Shark Beauty Women’s Champions Classic on the following platforms for more news and announcements ahead of the December 20^th event.

Website: https://womenschampionsclassic.com/

Facebook: @WomensChampsClassic

X: @WChampsClassic

Instagram: @womenschampsclassic

TikTok: @womenschampsclassic

Quotes from the Coaches:

University of Connecticut head coach Geno Auriemma

“The inaugural Shark Beauty Women’s Champions Classic was everything I hoped it would be when we first came up with the idea. It was a great showcase for women’s basketball and was well run from top to bottom. We’re thrilled to return to Barclays Center next season. I can’t wait to see how the event evolves as we continue it for the foreseeable future.”

University of Iowa head coach Jan Jensen

“I am beyond excited and proud to once again be part of the Shark Beauty Women’s Champions Classic.  This is a premier event showcasing some of the best women’s basketball programs in the country. It is a first-class experience that gives our players an early season NCAA Tournament feel. I am also looking forward to seeing our great Hawkeye fans show out in New York!”

University of Louisville head coach Jeff Walz

“We are thrilled to be a part of the Shark Beauty Women’s Champions Classic once again this upcoming season. I thought the event was extremely successful this past year and it was a great opportunity for our team to play in New York City. We look forward to next season’s event as it will be a marquee matchup in our non-conference schedule.”

University of Tennessee head coach Kim Caldwell
“After representing the University of Tennessee at the 2024 Shark Beauty Women’s Champions Classic, our program already is anticipating a return trip to New York City in 2025. We are proud to be part of the field again and hope Lady Vol fans will plan a trip to the Big Apple and join us at the Barclays Center for an event that shines a bright spotlight on women’s basketball.”

About the Programs:

The 2025 Shark Beauty Women’s Champions Classic features:

• The four teams together have won 19 NCAA Division I National Championships and earned 48 appearances in NCAA Final Fours. These programs have netted over 120 conference titles.
• UConn has won a record 11 NCAA Division I National Championships, including a record four in a row from 2013-16. Additionally, they have appeared in 23 Final Fours and won 59 conference regular season and tournament championships.
• The University of Tennessee has earned the most victories in the history of NCAA Division I women’s college basketball. The Lady Vols have captured eight national championships, with 18 NCAA Final Four appearances, and a combined 35 SEC conference and regular season titles.
• The University of Iowa are coming off consecutive Final Four and National Championship Game appearances in 2023 and 2024. The Hawkeyes have appeared in three Final Fours in program history and have captured a combined 16 BIG TEN conference and regular season titles.
• The University of Louisville Cardinals women’s basketball team has appeared in four Final Fours, including two appearances in the National Championship Game. They have won a combined 15 regular season and conference tournament championships.

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Rob Stone Hosts On-Site Studio Coverage Alongside Analysts Casey Jacobsen and Donny Marshall

New York – This week, FOX Sports’ presentation of the BIG EAST Men’s Basketball Tournament tips off from Madison Square Garden on FOX and FS1. FOX Sports’ coverage begins Thursday, March 13 with Creighton taking on the winner of Georgetown vs. DePaul at 7:00 PM ET on FS1, followed by UConn taking on the winner of Villanova vs. Seton Hall at 9:30 PM ET on FS1.

BIG EAST action shifts to the FOX broadcast network for the semifinals and championship, with Game 8 and Game 9 tipping off at 6:30 PM ET and 9:00 PM ET on Friday, March 14 on FOX. A BIG EAST men’s champion is crowned Saturday on FOX with pregame coverage beginning at 6:00 PM ET.

FOX Sports’ lead college basketball play-by-play announcer Gus Johnson joins Emmy Award-winner Bill Raftery to call Thursday night’s quarterfinals before teaming with two-time All-American and NBA veteran Jim Jackson for the semifinals and championship, while Kristina Pink serves as sideline reporter for all five games across FOX and FS1.

On-site studio coverage from Madison Square Garden provides insight and analysis, led by host Rob Stone alongside a pair of NBA alumni and college hoops standouts, Casey Jacobsen and Donny Marshall. The trio provides bridge and postgame coverage throughout FOX Sports’ coverage of the tournament, in addition to a dedicated pregame show ahead of Saturday’s BIG EAST Men’s Championship. Bracket expert Mike DeCourcy also weighs in on the latest NCAA Tournament projections and potential COLLEGE BASKETBALL CROWN invitees.

FOX Sports’ BIG EAST Men’s Basketball Tournament Television Schedule:

All games on FOX, FS1, or FS2 are available for streaming through FOXSports.com and the FOX Sports app, which provides live streaming video of FOX Sports content through iOS and Android devices.

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