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Time of India
22-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
'I'll be listening to it' – Stephen Curry's shoutout for Azzi Fudd's podcast turns heads
Azzi Fudd is all set to step into a new world of podcasting where she will be telling tales ranging from how it all started to her NCAA championship journey. Much to her surprise, she withdrew a stunning reaction from one of the best in the sport, Steph Curry, after she announced her latest footstep. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Azzi Jazlyn Fudd has been turning heads with her performances in the NCAA circuit and is being deemed as the next big thing to come out of the Big East Conference. Rated #1 in the class of 2021 by ESPN, Fudd has already shown the world what she is capable of, while also being an asset to the USA youth teams. Fudd is all set to sprinkle her stardust now in the world of podcasting. Steph Curry will be listening to what Azzi Fudd has to say Azzi Fudd announced her new podcast on Friday called 'Fudd Around and Find Out' which will be co-produced by Steph Curry and Erick Peyton. This was the latest addition to a growing list of women podcasters under iHeart Women's Sports, which recently marked its one-year anniversary. The UConn superstar is all set to let the fans sneak a peek into the gruelling journey which she has undertaken over the years. iHeart released a statement announcing the introduction of the podcast, underscoring that it will shed light on Fudd's incredible journey to date. Fudd herself was part of the introduction, revealing the topics she will discuss. However, much to her surprise, Steph Curry gave her a shoutout, which could prove to be a massive catalyst for her podcasting journey. Hyping up the introduction, the Golden State Warriors point guard, Steph Curry, took to Instagram. He posted a story, sharing the introductory post, adding a caption which said, 'New podcast @azzi35 Best believe I'll be listening! Check it out, 8/7'. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now While appearing on the introduction, Fudd said, 'This podcast is a space where I can bring my full self—athlete, storyteller, budding entrepreneur and fan of the game—and highlight the voices that deserve to be heard. Whether we're talking hoops, culture, business or life beyond the court, I want every episode to feel real and empowering.' Curry and Peyton further added that Azzi Fudd has always been a charismatic personality and all the hard work that she has put in, deserves to see the light of the day. Both Curry and Peyton said that Fudd had the 'charisma, authenticity and fearless spirit' to motivate people, particularly all those women who nurture a dream. Azzi Fudd and Steph Curry go a long way back Fudd and Curry don't share a newfound friendship. It all started back in 2018 when then 15-year-old Fudd joined Curry's basketball camp called the SC30 in Oakland. However, things didn't really go smoothly for Fudd as the following year saw her suffering a torn ACL and an MCL in her right knee. Despite her injuries, she ensured the fact that she continued taking part in the camp, a bold move which actually did pay handsome dividends. Curry always supported Fudd, with one of his biggest moves being him wearing Fudd's UConn jersey to a post-game interview on the occasion of the latter turning 20. It was a game against the Cleveland Cavaliers, where Steph dropped 40 points, almost single-handedly propelling his team to a staggering win. Curry said in that post-match interview, 'Wanted to shout her out. Basketball is basketball, and continuing to do our part to shine a light and celebrate those women who are doing amazing things on the court." With the latest podcast all set to be launched, the Fudd-Curry friendship will find a new dimension. Curry has always been appreciative of what Fudd has done in her NCAA career and now the entire world will get to know it firsthand. FAQ's: Who is Azzi Fudd? Azzi Jazlyn Fudd is a standout American college basketball guard, plying her trade for the UConn Huskies in the Big East Conference. When is her podcast dropping? Fudd's new podcast, called 'Fudd Around and Find Out' will be released on August 7th, 2025. What to expect from Azzi's podcast? Azzi will be self-hosting the podcast, sharing tales of her basketball journey while giving an in-depth insight to the prevailing basketball culture. Also read:
Hamilton Spectator
08-07-2025
- Business
- Hamilton Spectator
Big East, ESPN reunite with 6-year media rights deal
The Big East Conference and ESPN announced a six-year digital media rights deal on Tuesday. Big East Commissioner Val Ackerman said in a statement that the agreement gives 'all 22 of our sports — especially women's basketball and Olympic sports — the visibility they've earned and the access our fans expect.' 'This exciting partnership with ESPN reinforces our commitment to placing Big East teams front and center on the leading digital sports platform,' Ackerman said. ESPN had the rights to the Big East from 1980 to 2013. The revived partnership comes after ESPN lost Big Ten media rights to Fox, NBC and CBS in 2022. 'We're pleased to welcome the Big East back to ESPN,' Nick Dawson, the network's senior vice president of programming and acquisitions, said in a statement. 'This agreement returns one of the country's premier conferences and its tradition of excellence to ESPN platforms. We look forward to this new chapter in our relationship with the Big East.' ESPN+ will stream over 300 Big East events annually. Financial terms of the deal were not included in the announcement. The Big East wrapped up a competitive 2024-2025 campaign led by the UConn women's basketball team, which won its 12th national title in April. The St. John's men's basketball team had a strong regular season, earning a No. 2 seed in the NCAA Tournament before being eliminated in the second round by No. 10 Arkansas. ___ AP college sports: Error! Sorry, there was an error processing your request. There was a problem with the recaptcha. Please try again. You may unsubscribe at any time. By signing up, you agree to our terms of use and privacy policy . This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google privacy policy and terms of service apply. Want more of the latest from us? Sign up for more at our newsletter page .
Toronto Star
08-07-2025
- Business
- Toronto Star
Big East, ESPN reunite with 6-year media rights deal
The Big East Conference and ESPN announced a six-year digital media rights deal on Tuesday. Big East Commissioner Val Ackerman said in a statement that the agreement gives 'all 22 of our sports — especially women's basketball and Olympic sports — the visibility they've earned and the access our fans expect.'
Winnipeg Free Press
08-07-2025
- Business
- Winnipeg Free Press
Big East, ESPN reunite with 6-year media rights deal
The Big East Conference and ESPN announced a six-year digital media rights deal on Tuesday. Big East Commissioner Val Ackerman said in a statement that the agreement gives 'all 22 of our sports — especially women's basketball and Olympic sports — the visibility they've earned and the access our fans expect.' 'This exciting partnership with ESPN reinforces our commitment to placing Big East teams front and center on the leading digital sports platform,' Ackerman said. ESPN had the rights to the Big East from 1980 to 2013. The revived partnership comes after ESPN lost Big Ten media rights to Fox, NBC and CBS in 2022. 'We're pleased to welcome the Big East back to ESPN,' Nick Dawson, the network's senior vice president of programming and acquisitions, said in a statement. 'This agreement returns one of the country's premier conferences and its tradition of excellence to ESPN platforms. We look forward to this new chapter in our relationship with the Big East.' ESPN+ will stream over 300 Big East events annually. Financial terms of the deal were not included in the announcement. The Big East wrapped up a competitive 2024-2025 campaign led by the UConn women's basketball team, which won its 12th national title in April. The St. John's men's basketball team had a strong regular season, earning a No. 2 seed in the NCAA Tournament before being eliminated in the second round by No. 10 Arkansas. Monday Mornings The latest local business news and a lookahead to the coming week. ___ AP college sports:
San Francisco Chronicle
08-07-2025
- Business
- San Francisco Chronicle
Big East, ESPN reunite with 6-year media rights deal
The Big East Conference and ESPN announced a six-year digital media rights deal on Tuesday. Big East Commissioner Val Ackerman said in a statement that the agreement gives 'all 22 of our sports — especially women's basketball and Olympic sports — the visibility they've earned and the access our fans expect.' 'This exciting partnership with ESPN reinforces our commitment to placing Big East teams front and center on the leading digital sports platform,' Ackerman said. ESPN had the rights to the Big East from 1980 to 2013. The revived partnership comes after ESPN lost Big Ten media rights to Fox, NBC and CBS in 2022. 'We're pleased to welcome the Big East back to ESPN,' Nick Dawson, the network's senior vice president of programming and acquisitions, said in a statement. 'This agreement returns one of the country's premier conferences and its tradition of excellence to ESPN platforms. We look forward to this new chapter in our relationship with the Big East.' ESPN+ will stream over 300 Big East events annually. Financial terms of the deal were not included in the announcement. The Big East wrapped up a competitive 2024-2025 campaign led by the UConn women's basketball team, which won its 12th national title in April. The St. John's men's basketball team had a strong regular season, earning a No. 2 seed in the NCAA Tournament before being eliminated in the second round by No. 10 Arkansas. ___
