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Fox Sports
5 days ago
- Sport
- Fox Sports
FOX Announces Broadcasters For 2025 NFL Season, Week 1 Assignments
National Football League FOX Announces Broadcasters For 2025 NFL Season, Week 1 Assignments Published Aug. 8, 2025 11:14 a.m. ET share facebook x reddit link Are you ready for Year 2 of the GOAT on FOX? We are. So, in the words of Tom Brady: Let's f***ing go. The seven-time Super Bowl winner will be back in the broadcast booth for FOX in 2025, serving as its lead NFL game analyst. He'll call games alongside play-by-play announcer Kevin Burkhardt again, with Erin Andrews and Tom Rinaldi continuing to serve as the sideline reporters for FOX's top NFL announcing crew, as the network unveiled its full announcer lineup for the 2025 season on Friday. Brady, Burkhardt, Andrews and Rinaldi will help ring in the NFL's 32nd season on FOX when they'll be on the call for the New York Giants-Washington Commanders game (Sept. 7, 1 p.m. ET) in Week 1. A week later, they'll be on the call for last year's Super Bowl rematch when the Philadelphia Eagles travel to take on the Kansas City Chiefs in America's Game of the Week (Sept. 14, 4:25 p.m. ET). Brady, Burkhardt, Andrews and Rinaldi were also on the call for the Eagles' blowout win over the Chiefs in Super Bowl LIX. Play-by-play voice Joe Davis and analyst Greg Olsen will be paired for the second straight year as well, with longtime NFL on FOX reporter Pam Oliver joining them on the sidelines. They'll be on the call for the San Francisco 49ers-Seattle Seahawks game (Sept. 7, 4:05 p.m. ET) in Week 1. ADVERTISEMENT Those Week 1 matchups will be preceded by "FOX NFL Sunday" at noon ET, which has been the No. 1 NFL studio pregame show for the last 31 seasons. Curt Menefee returns as host, with Hall of Famers Terry Bradshaw, Howie Long and Michael Strahan continuing their roles as regular analysts on the show. Rob Gronkowski will also be a part of the desk for select weeks, while Jay Glazer continues in his role FOX's NFL insider. "FOX NFL Kickoff" will enter its 13th season as well, airing in its usual 11 a.m. ET time slot. Host Charissa Thompson will be joined by Hall of Famer Charles Woodson and former NFL star Julian Edelman on the desk, while "The Herd's" Colin Cowherd will also contribute to the show. The show will also broadcast from a new studio in 2025, which will contain the same XR/AR technology seen on "FOX NFL Sunday," 54 million LED lights, eight tracked cameras and 40 real-time render engines driving the set. The enhanced technology will allow the set backdrop "to mimic the visuals of any NFL stadium," according to a release. As for the rest of the NFL on FOX game announcers, most of the announcing lineups remain the same from 2024. The only change is that reporter Allison Williams will move from covering college football games to covering NFL games on FOX, joining play-by-play announcer Kevin Kugler and analyst Daryl "Moose" Johnson. They'll be on the call for the Cincinnati Bengals-Cleveland Browns game (Sept. 7, 1 p.m. ET) in Week 1. As for other Week 1 assignments, Kenny Albert, who is FOX's longest-tenured NFL announcer, former NFL Pro Bowler Jonathan Vilma and reporter Megan Olivi will call the Tampa Bay Buccaneers-Atlanta Falcons game (Sept. 7, 1 p.m. ET). Longtime FOX broadcaster Chris Myers, three-time Super Bowl champion Mark Schlereth and reporter Jen Hale will call the Carolina Panthers-Jacksonville Jaguars game (Sept. 7, 1 p.m. ET). Finally, Adam Amin, former NFL quarterback Mark Sanchez and reporter Kristina Pink will be on the mic for Cam Ward's NFL debut when the Tennessee Titans take on the Denver Broncos (Sept. 7, 4:05 p.m. ET). Former NFL Vice Presidents of Officiating Mike Pereira and Dean Blandino will also continue their roles as rules experts, with one of them pitching in for every NFL on FOX game throughout the 2025 season. share
Malaysian Reserve
6 days ago
- Sport
- Malaysian Reserve
MaxPreps Launches Game of the Week to Spotlight High School Sports Powerhouses
MaxPreps to present 12 weeks of high school football showdowns beginning next week in Georgia in first iteration of new content franchise. EL DORADO HILLS, Calif., Aug. 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — MaxPreps, America's source for high school sports, has announced the launch of its highly anticipated 'Game of the Week' content and broadcast series, a showcase of the country's biggest high school sports matchups. Starting Friday, Aug. 15, 2025, audiences nationwide can experience the excitement of high school football through behind-the-scenes content, exclusive player highlights, and live broadcasts. Launching this fall with high school football, MaxPreps Game of the Week will spotlight 12 national showdowns. Each week, MaxPreps will deliver exclusive behind-the-scenes content that captures the storylines, passion, players, and communities that define Friday nights – from standout athletes to iconic stadiums – available exclusively on MaxPreps' social channels and Coverage each week culminates with a live broadcast of the game on Friday night, with hosts Zack Poff, MaxPreps National Football Editor and Jeff Kurtz of the NFHS Network, who is entering his 23rd season of high school sports broadcasting. All games will be streamed live at MaxPreps YouTube, and NFHS Network – the #1 source for live and on-demand high school sports with more than 500K games broadcasted each year. Game of the Week signals a new era of content strategy for MaxPreps, which was acquired by PlayOn Sports from Paramount in April 2025. BJ Pilling, President of PlayOn Sports, noted the significance of this new initiative to the mission of elevating high school sports.'With Game of the Week, we are capturing the unmatched energy and spirit of high school sports,' said BJ Pilling, President of PlayOn. 'In this new series, we bring fans closer to the field with the same level of quality displayed at the collegiate and professional level.' MaxPreps Game of the Week Schedule Aug. 15 – No. 4 Grayson at Collins Hill Ranked No. 4 in the Preseason MaxPreps Top 25, Grayson has won four Georgia state titles since 2011 and produced a steady stream of college and NFL players. Collins Hill is coming off an 11-win season and is best known as the high school home of 2024 Heisman Trophy winner Travis Hunter. Aug. 22 – No. 14 Mission Viejo at No. 16 Santa Margarita Heisman Trophy winner Carson Palmer makes make his head coaching debut as his Santa Margarita squad hosts Mission Viejo in a battle of Southern California perennial powers. Defending national champion Mater Dei, Bishop Gorman and De La Salle are among other marquee programs lined up for appearances on Game of the Week. The complete schedule will be announced in the coming weeks. About MaxPreps MaxPreps, a PlayOn company, has been America's source for high school sports information, serving millions of athletes, parents, coaches, and administrators monthly. Dedicated to covering every team, every game, and every player, MaxPreps supports local sports communities with its tools and award-winning photography, video, articles, and social channels. For more information about MaxPreps and for the latest high school sports news, scores, and expert analysis, visit Contact: press@
Associated Press
21-07-2025
- Sport
- Associated Press
Texas High School Coaches Association Announces Streaming Deal With Victory+
SAN MARCOS, TX / ACCESS Newswire / July 21, 2025 / The Texas High School Coaches Association (THSCA) is proud to announce a new partnership with the premier sports streaming service, Victory+ (owned by A Parent Media Co. Inc.).This exciting collaboration aims to elevate the visibility of high school football across the Lone Star State and beyond and will kick off with the launch of a new initiative: 'THSCA Game of the Week.' 'I am very excited to partner with Victory+ as we celebrate community and education-based athletics,' said THSCA Executive Director Joe Martin. 'Having Victory+ serve as the home of the THSCA and the THSCA Game of the Week is an important step forward for us. Partnering with a media group has been part of our long-range strategic plan, and this collaboration is a tremendous way to promote Texas high school football at another level while shining a spotlight on our outstanding Texas high school football coaches. We do it better here in Texas than anyone else in the nation, and this partnership will allow us to share just how special football in the state of Texas truly is.' 'We're incredibly proud to work with the THSCA to bring the Game of the Week to fans across the world. Texas high school football is more than just a sport, it's part of the culture and community,' said Neil Gruninger, President & CEO of APMC. 'By streaming these games, we're not only showcasing incredible talent but also giving families, alumni, and hometown supporters a front-row seat to the action.' Beginning this fall, the THSCA Game of the Week will bring fans a front-row seat to one Texas high school football matchup every Friday night, live-streamed exclusively on Victory+. From powerhouse rivalries to rising underdog stories, the series will highlight the passion, talent, and tradition that make Texas high school football truly special. Each featured game will include professional commentary, pre- and post-game coverage, and exclusive interviews with coaches and players. Viewers across the world can stream the action live, and for free, on Victory+ through their mobile devices, connected TV or on the Victory+ website, with replays available on demand. The Game of the Week schedule and first featured matchup will be announced in the coming weeks. For updates, follow @THSCAcoaches and @VictoryPlusTV on social media or visit About the Texas High School Coaches Association The Texas High School Coaches Association (THSCA) is Texas high school coaches' principal advocate and leadership organization. The THSCA provides the highest quality representation, education, and services to Texas high school coaches and affiliate members by enhancing the professionalism of coaches and the schools they represent. The mission statement is simply this: To help and serve Texas high school coaches as they work to help and serve student-athletes. 'HELPING COACHES HELP KIDS.' For more information on THSCA, visit About Texas High School Coaches Education Foundation The mission of the Texas High School Coaches Education Foundation is to develop funds from a broad range of donors to provide professional education programs that will strengthen, reinforce, and enhance professionalism in high school coaches throughout the state of Texas. These programs provide instructional material and training in character development to coaches in Texas at both the high school and middle school levels and can directly impact the lives of over 1.5 million student-athletes each year. The two established events are the Texas Coaches Leadership Summit and the R.O.C.K. Mentoring Workshop. ABOUT APMC and Victory+ A Parent Media Co. Inc. (APMC) is a media and technology company focused on providing innovative solutions to consumers and brands. APMC is a leader in Safe Streaming™ delivering an end-to-end solution to brands and platforms with an emphasis on unlocking incremental revenue. Utilizing proprietary streaming and monetization technologies, APMC reaches millions of homes globally through its products including Dude Perfect Streaming Service, Glitch+™, Victory+™ and Safe Exchange™. Victory+ a groundbreaking FREE end-to-end, direct to consumer, sports streaming service made for fans, by fans. Featuring free regional broadcasts of various sports teams including the Dallas Stars and Anaheim Ducks, Victory+ is also the home to a library of on-demand, premium sports-based, outdoors, and extreme sports content. Visit and to learn more. THSCA Contact Information Anna Buckalew Director of Media, THSCA [email protected] Contact InformationMadeleine Moench Jeremy Mason Chief Brand Officer SOURCE: A Parent Media Co. Inc. press release
Time of India
22-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Taylor Swift's Chiefs love story fuels jaw-dropping NFL viewership surge outpacing Tom Brady and Patrick Mahomes
Millions of fans, famous players, and enormous games have always defined the . For years, quarterbacks such Tom Brady and Patrick Mahomes have dominated the center stage. But something unexpected happened last year. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The league suddenly saw a big jump in new fans and many of them were women. This rise had nothing to do with a touchdown or a Super Bowl win. It had to do with someone not even in football — singer . Now, experts say she may have changed the game in a way no athlete ever could. Taylor Swift brings big changes to NFL, outshines Tom Brady and Patrick Mahomes in popularity impact In February 2024, during Super Bowl LVIII held in Las Vegas, Marissa Solis, the NFL's senior vice president of global brand and consumer marketing, revealed a surprising fact. She said nearly 47% of the league's TV viewers were women, a huge jump from previous years. Solis credited Taylor Swift for this change. Taylor Swift has been dating , the tight end for the Kansas City Chiefs, since September 2023. Her many appearances at Kansas City Chiefs games made instant news on both TV and social media. Even NFL legends and insiders could see the difference. Taylor Swift did not throw a football or score a touchdown, but her attendance has developed this new viewership, especially female viewership. Erin Andrews, talking during Fox Sports' Sunday in 2024, said, 'Our ratings are up for women, which is huge for us. America's Game of the Week is now one of the top-rated shows for women.' Erin Andrews and Charissa Thompson say Taylor Swift made NFL more friendly for new fans In a podcast episode aired in March 2024, Erin Andrews and co-host Charissa Thompson shared how Taylor Swift made the NFL feel more welcoming. 'It's cool,' Andrews said. 'Women are less afraid to watch football now. Taylor helped with that.' Charissa Thompson added , 'We want all types of fans – new and old. And now, more women feel comfortable watching games.' Taylor Swift's star power fueled this change that even surprised longtime NFL fans. Between September 2023 and February 2024, the Kansas City Chiefs may have experienced some of the highest female numbers of any viewership in the history of the NFL, particularly for the games Taylor Swift attended in person. Also Read:
Time of India
21-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Taylor Swift's NFL impact goes beyond Travis Kelce—Erin Andrews explains how she changed the game
Erin Andrews believes Taylor Swift made football more inclusive for women (Getty Images) Taylor Swift's presence at Kansas City Chiefs games may have initially drawn headlines for her romance with Travis Kelce , but the ripple effects of her involvement in the NFL world have reached far beyond celebrity buzz. Longtime FOX sideline reporter Erin Andrews believes that Swift has played a meaningful role in making the league more accessible and enjoyable for female viewers—and the numbers appear to back her up. How Taylor Swift helped change the game for women watching the NFL, according to Erin Andrews During a live taping of her Calm Down podcast with co-host Charissa Thompson at the Cannes Lions 2025 Festival of Creativity, Andrews addressed how Swift's affiliation with the NFL has helped shift the perception of professional football among casual female fans. While answering a question from the audience about coverage of women's sports, Andrews steered the conversation toward the changing demographic landscape of NFL viewership. 'Our ratings are up for women, which is huge for us,' Andrews shared. 'What's really cool is women aren't as afraid. Listen, America's Game of the Week, which is the game I do on Sundays, the demographic is split down the middle. It's like the highest-rated show for women out there, which is amazing for us.' That surge in interest didn't happen in a vacuum. Andrews pointed to Taylor Swift's popularity and her willingness to step into the NFL spotlight—cheering on Kelce from luxury suites and becoming a visual fixture of Chiefs game days—as a major factor. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 노안+백내장 안보이는 답답함! 더는 방치 하지 마세요! 부산백내장노안 전문안과 더 알아보기 Undo 'But I think the casual fan doesn't feel as afraid to watch professional sports right now, watch the NFL because, well, our girl Taylor helped out with that,' she said. 'It's cool. Which, we're excited. We want casual fans, we want fans that know a lot. Listen to the podcast, watch our broadcasts, we'll help teach you the game.' Interestingly, Andrews and Thompson had once publicly encouraged Swift to consider Kelce as a romantic interest. 'If you are looking for a guy, please try our friend Travis, he is fantastic,' Andrews said in a 2023 podcast episode. 'This is one, Taylor, I know we're not the best of friends, we're not even friends, but I consider you one. Take us up on this, go on a date with this guy.' Swift apparently took that advice to heart. Since going public with Kelce, she's been regularly spotted at NFL games, and in the process, has brought a wave of new fans—especially women—into the league's orbit. According to Marissa Solis, the NFL's senior vice president of global brand and consumer marketing, nearly 47% of the league's audience now comprises women, a number that continues to climb. NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell acknowledged the impact of Swift's involvement. 'Having the 'Taylor Swift effect' is also a positive,' he said. 'Both Travis and Taylor are wonderful young people, and they seem very happy. She knows great entertainment, and I think that's why she loves NFL football.' While it's unclear how long Swift will remain a regular presence at NFL games, what's evident is that her influence has helped redefine how women connect with the sport. With Andrews continuing her Sunday coverage on FOX and Swift expected to return to the stands for the upcoming season, the NFL may have found one of its most unexpected and effective ambassadors. Also Read: Gisele Bündchen is now $100 million richer than Tom Brady and it shows she's not just a supermodel but a business powerhouse Follow all the live updates, scores, and highlights from the India vs England Test match here . Game On Season 1 kicks off with Sakshi Malik's inspiring story. Watch Episode 1 here
