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Fox Sports Media Group
Fox Sports
Company typeDivision
FoundedAugust 12, 1994; 32 years ago (1994-08-12)
HeadquartersFox Network Center (Fox Studio Lot Building 101), 10201 W Pico Blvd, Century City, Los Angeles, California,
United States
Key people
    • Mark Silverman (president and COO, Fox Sports Media Group)
    • Eric Shanks (CEO and Executive Producer, Fox Sports Media Group)
ParentNews Corporation
(1994–2013)
21st Century Fox
(2013–2019)
Fox Corporation
(2019–present)
DivisionsFox Sports 1
Fox Sports 2
Fox Sports Radio
Big Ten Network (61%)
Fox Sports on Tubi
Fox Sports Racing
Fox Deportes
Websitefoxsports.com

The Fox Sports Media Group serves as the sports broadcasting arm of Fox Corporation, managing programming across the Fox Broadcasting Company network and operating channels such as Fox Sports 1 (FS1), Fox Sports 2 (FS2), and Fox Sports Radio. Additionally, it oversees sports offerings on the streaming service Tubi and holds a majority 61% ownership in the Big Ten Network, which is linked to the Big Ten Conference.

Established in 1994 following Fox’s acquisition of National Football League (NFL) broadcast rights, the group expanded its sports portfolio to include significant properties like Major League Baseball (MLB) starting in 1996, NASCAR since 2001, and Major League Soccer (MLS) initially from 2003 to 2011 and then again from 2015 onward. It also broadcasts the National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) events since 2016. The division has aired various other competitions such as the Bowl Championship Series (BCS) between 2007 and 2010, the U.S. Open golf tournament from 2015 through 2019, WWE programming from 2019 to 2024, as well as leagues like the XFL, the USFL, the forthcoming UFL, and has covered the World Baseball Classic since its return in 2023.

In December 2017, The Walt Disney Company revealed plans to purchase its parent company at the time, 21st Century Fox, for $52.4 billion. This deal included assets such as 20th Century Fox, regional sports networks under the Fox Sports brand, and FX Networks. Nonetheless, major sports assets including Fox Sports 1 and Fox Sports 2 were separated into the independent Fox Corporation to maintain control over its core sports media operations.

Formation

When launched in October 1986, Fox Broadcasting Company identified sports programming—particularly professional football—as essential for rapid expansion. In 1987, Fox attempted to acquire Monday Night Football from ABC by offering $13 million per game but was unsuccessful as the NFL renewed with ABC. However, in a significant move in 1993, Fox secured a $1.58 billion contract for the National Football Conference (NFC) broadcast rights from CBS, effective from the 1994 season for four years. This agreement included exclusive U.S. coverage of Super Bowl XXXI in 1997 and marked CBS’s first loss of NFL rights since 1955.

To bolster its NFL broadcasts, Fox recruited leading commentators and production staff from CBS Sports and established studio facilities initially in Hollywood before relocating to Century City. To strengthen its NFL coverage reach, parent company News Corporation strategically acquired stronger affiliate stations through major deals—most notably with New World Communications in 1994 and its subsequent acquisition in 1996—transforming many UHF affiliates into dominant market stations. These efforts significantly enhanced Fox’s market penetration and advertising appeal, solidifying its position as the fourth major television network in the United States.

Fox further expanded its NFL involvement by holding a stake in NFL Europe between 1997 and 2000 until broadcasts transitioned to NFL Network by 2006. Capitalizing on this momentum, Fox secured national broadcast rights for the National Hockey League (NHL) in 1994 with a $155 million deal—the first network to obtain NHL rights since the mid-1970s—outbidding CBS once more. However, these rights shifted to ABC and ESPN by the start of the 1999–2000 season.

Aggressive acquisition of sports broadcasting rights combined with strategic affiliations formed a cornerstone of Fox’s business approach, driving revenue growth, expanding international presence, and establishing a competitive foothold within sports media broadcasting.

MLB, NASCAR, and BCS rights acquisitions

On November 7, 1995, Fox obtained partial broadcasting rights for Major League Baseball (MLB), sharing coverage with NBC. The network invested substantially less ($115 million) than CBS had paid in 1990 and aired roughly 16 regional Saturday afternoon games each season. In September 2000, Fox Sports secured an exclusive six-year, $2.5 billion contract renewal, becoming the sole over-the-air broadcaster for MLB. This agreement granted Fox exclusive rights to the World Series from 2000 forward, along with the All-Star Game, selected Division Series matchups, and exclusive coverage of the League Championship Series. The deal also contained clauses protecting Fox financially in the event of labor-related cancellations.

Fox expanded its college football portfolio in 1998 by acquiring broadcast rights to the Cotton Bowl Classic. By 2007, it was televising most Bowl Championship Series (BCS) games, including the BCS National Championship Game, under a contract valued at nearly $20 million per game. Nevertheless, events held at the Rose Bowl stadium, such as the Rose Bowl Game and the 2010 championship, were excluded due to separate broadcasting arrangements.

On November 11, 1999, Fox and its sister channel FX secured rights to the NASCAR Winston Cup Series and Busch Series beginning with the 2001 season as part of NASCAR's inaugural centralized television agreement. Fox was responsible for airing the first half of the season, while NBC and TNT covered the latter half. High-profile races like the Daytona 500 alternated annually between networks. Fox’s debut NASCAR broadcast was marked by tragedy during the 2001 Daytona 500 when Dale Earnhardt passed away. Later that year, Fox acquired motorsports cable network Speedvision, rebranding it as Speed Channel in 2002 to enhance NASCAR-related programming. In September 2002, Speed Channel obtained rights to the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series from ESPN.

Starting in 2010, Fox lost BCS broadcast rights to ESPN. To adjust, it launched a Saturday "game of the week" on FX featuring matchups from Pac-12, Big 12, and Conference USA conferences; this programming later transitioned to Fox Sports channels. Additionally, Fox secured broadcasting rights for newly established championship games arising from conference realignments: the Big Ten Football Championship Game through 2016 (in collaboration with Big Ten Network) and the Pac-12 Championship through 2017 on an alternating basis with ESPN. With the College Football Playoff system replacing the BCS, Fox relinquished rights to major bowl games like the Cotton Bowl Classic after the 2015 season.

Current developments

In May 2010, Fox aired its inaugural soccer broadcast by televising the 2010 UEFA Champions League Final.

In August 2011, Fox Sports inked a seven-year agreement with the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), acquiring rights to four live annual events plus additional programming across its platforms—including Fox network, FX, and Fuel TV. This partnership marked UFC’s first appearance on broadcast television in November 2011. The contract concluded in 2019 when UFC rights transitioned to ESPN.

On October 22, 2011, FIFA granted Fox Sports broadcasting rights for tournaments beginning in 2015. This included coverage of both the FIFA Women's World Cup (2015 and 2019) and men's FIFA World Cup tournaments (2018 and 2022). In February 2015, Fox extended this agreement through the 2026 World Cup cycle, aligning with North America’s joint hosting bid.

In August 2013, Fox Sports announced a twelve-year deal to televise championships organized by the United States Golf Association (USGA), including the prestigious U.S. Open (golf), starting in 2015. Beginning in 2016, Fox also began broadcasting NHRA drag racing events primarily on FS1 and FS2 channels, reserving marquee races for its main network.

On May 12, 2014, Fox Sports secured a seven-year contract for Major League Soccer (MLS) broadcasting rights that included airing the MLS Cup on Fox during even-numbered years.

In July 2017, a six-year media rights agreement was reached between Fox Sports and ESPN covering Big Ten Conference football games commencing that same year. Fox’s role as operator of BTN was extended through at least 2032.

On January 31, 2018, Fox acquired a five-year sub-license for the NFL’s Thursday Night Football package starting with the 2018 season; this deal was reported to be worth over $660 million annually. In May 2019, Fox partnered with the revived version of the XFL, securing multi-year broadcast rights; although operations paused mid-season, plans were made for a return in 2023.

Fox entered sports betting in May 2019 by partnering with The Stars Group, launching Fox Bet while purchasing a 4.99% stake for $236 million and securing an option to increase ownership up to half within ten years. This move made Fox the first major American sports broadcaster to create a sports wagering platform following repeal of the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act of 1992. After The Stars Group merged into Flutter Entertainment, Fox gained an option in 2021 to acquire an eighteen-and-a-half percent stake in Flutter’s U.S.-based subsidiary FanDuel Group.

In June 2020, Fox exited its USGA contract by selling remaining rights back to NBC. A year later in June 2021, it became a minority investor in the revived USFL, which evolved from The Spring League, forming broadcast partnerships including NBC.

November 2021 saw Fox acquire English-language rights for UEFA national team matches under a six-year contract spanning from 2022 through 2028—taking over from ESPN. This package covers competitions such as the UEFA Nations League, UEFA European Championships (in 2024 and 2028), qualifiers for both Euro and FIFA World Cup tournaments, as well as friendly matches. In January 2022, portions of these rights were sublicensed to streaming service FuboTV. That same month, Fox secured long-term broadcasting rights through 2030 for horse racing’s Belmont Stakes—the final leg of racing’s Triple Crown.

On February 6, 2024, Fox Sports unveiled a planned joint venture named Venu Sports alongside competitors ESPN Inc. and TNT Sports, intending to merge their primary linear sports channels and media rights starting fall that year; however, this initiative was subsequently cancelled.

On June 13, 2024, Fox finalized an exclusive multi-year agreement to broadcast both the premier IndyCar Series and its developmental circuit Indy NXT. Then on January 16, 2025, it announced a multi-year deal with Saudi PIF-backed golf league LIV Golf, taking over from The CW’s sports division as broadcaster.

On July 17, 2025, Fox Sports established a content collaboration with digital media company Barstool Sports and its founder Dave Portnoy. This partnership includes launching a daily studio show on FS1 featuring Portnoy’s involvement on Fox's college football pre-game program Big Noon Kickoff, along with co-creating digital content initiatives.

Channels

The Fox Sports Media Group's reach extends well beyond its television broadcasting segment, encompassing multiple national cable sports channels and a radio network across the United States, including:

  • Fox Sports 1 – a nationwide general sports channel providing a wide range of sports content.
  • Fox Sports 2 – acting as a complementary channel to FS1, offering additional and overflow sports programming.
  • Fox Sports on Tubi – an ad-supported streaming sports channel accessible exclusively via the Tubi platform.
  • Big Ten Network – a collaborative effort with the Big Ten Conference, featuring collegiate athletics from its member institutions.
  • Fox Soccer Plus – a subscription-based channel dedicated to both domestic and international soccer events.
  • Fox Sports Racing – a motorsports-focused channel serving North American markets outside the U.S., succeeding Speed and broadcasting racing events from FS1 and FS2.
  • Fox Deportes – a Spanish-language network delivering coverage of Fox Sports properties.
  • Fox Sports Radio – a nationwide sports talk radio network operated by Premiere Networks in partnership with Fox Sports.

2013 cable restructuring

On March 5, 2013, Fox Sports Media Group revealed plans to replace Speed with Fox Sports 1, which officially launched on August 17, 2013. FS1's lineup includes Major League Baseball, UFC, NASCAR, soccer (featuring FIFA World Cup coverage), and collegiate sports such as Big East basketball. The channel debuted Fox Sports Live, a round-the-clock news program designed to rival ESPN’s SportsCenter, offering continuous updates alongside an information-rich ticker. Prominent hosts featured include Regis Philbin, Mike Tyson, Michael Strahan, and Erin Andrews. The international iteration of Speed was succeeded by Fox Sports Racing on February 20, 2015.

Concurrently, the extreme sports outlet Fuel TV was rebranded as Fox Sports 2, primarily functioning as an overflow channel for FS1 while also providing supplementary sports content.

On September 2, 2013, Fox Soccer was discontinued and replaced by FXX; its soccer broadcasts were transferred to FS1 and FS2. Meanwhile, Fox Soccer Plus remains operational as a premium service complementing the soccer offerings on these channels. This transition marked the end of FX’s routine sports programming except during occasional scheduling conflicts involving Fox Sports networks.

Former affiliates

  • Fox College Sports – comprised of three cable channels (Atlantic, Central, and Pacific Time Zones) produced by regional Fox Sports Networks, delivering expanded college sports coverage nationwide.

Regional sports networks

Prior to being acquired by Sinclair Broadcast Group, Fox Sports Networks managed regional sports channels tailored to specific league markets. For example, viewers in Kansas City accessed Kansas City Royals games via Fox Sports Midwest, while Milwaukee audiences watched Milwaukee Brewers games on Fox Sports Wisconsin. This regional approach often restricted live event broadcasts outside designated local markets.

In addition to live game telecasts, these networks provided regional news coverage, expert analysis, documentaries, and select national programming. Some areas also utilized overflow channels to resolve scheduling conflicts.

On March 31, 2021, Fox Sports Networks underwent rebranding to become Bally Sports.


International

High-definition coverage

Fox Sports introduced its first 16:9, 480p enhanced-definition broadcast under the "Fox Widescreen" brand during Super Bowl XXXVI in 2002. Although this format offered a widescreen aspect ratio compatible with HDTVs and enhanced image quality, it did not qualify as true high definition.

Beginning on July 3, 2004, Fox initiated the production of select events in 720p HD. These included the Pepsi 400, NFL contests, the 2004 Major League Baseball All-Star Game, and postseason games. Over time, a growing number of broadcasts shifted to HD; however, some events continued to be presented in 480p widescreen.

By late July 2010, all sports programming owned by Fox transitioned entirely to a 16:9 widescreen format. The on-screen graphics were redesigned to suit widescreen displays rather than the traditional 4:3 safe area, enhancing the viewing experience across various platforms.

Virtual reality

Between 2016 and the sale of its virtual reality segment FoxNext to Disney in 2019, Fox Sports produced a limited number of 360-degree VR game telecasts, primarily focusing on college football. These immersive broadcasts were accessible through TV Everywhere authentication.

4K coverage

Fox Sports commenced producing selected events in 4K ultra-high-definition in 2017, initially covering NASCAR and college basketball matchups. This expanded to include a weekly college football game. These high-resolution broadcasts were mainly offered via DirecTV and other distributors. On September 26, 2019, Fox began airing Thursday Night Football games in 1080p upscaled to 4K with HLG HDR technology.

Technological enhancements

Graphics, scoring bugs, and theme music

The graphic elements and scoring bugs developed by Fox Sports have had a significant impact on sports broadcasting in the United States and have earned industry accolades. The opening motif of the Fox NFL theme is featured across various Fox Sports broadcasts. Historically, older versions of the scoring bug remained in use on other properties for approximately one year—a practice discontinued in 2009. The original score bug was launched with NFL coverage before being extended to baseball and hockey broadcasts.

Composed by Scott Schreer, the theme incorporates melodic elements reminiscent of Sleigh Ride and shares rhythmic traits with classical compositions such as the Radetzky March and the finale from Rossini's William Tell. During holiday season broadcasts, Fox Sports occasionally transitions between these musical pieces.

Since October 2010, the NFL on FOX theme has unified all Fox Sports properties starting with coverage of the National League Championship Series and NASCAR's Budweiser Shootout. NASCAR and MLB reinstated their individual themes in 2016 and 2020 respectively; meanwhile, CBB on FOX adopted "Roundball Rock" in 2019, and Fox College Football features a marching band rendition of the NFL theme. The USFL on FOX, which debuted in 2022, utilizes the standard NFL theme.

2001–2003

In 2001, Fox redesigned its score bug into a streamlined banner positioned at the top of the screen. This was first implemented during Fox's NASCAR coverage using a new graphics package derived from the 1998 design. The banner was subsequently applied to Major League Baseball and NFL telecasts. It consisted of a translucent black rectangle containing a baseball diamond graphic for baseball broadcasts; team abbreviations appeared in white with scores displayed inside yellow boxes (white for NFL until Super Bowl XXXVI). Additional information included quarter or inning details, time remaining or outs, pitch count or speed for baseball games, and the Fox Sports event logo positioned on the right side.

2003–2006

Beginning with the 2003 NFL season, the on-screen banner underwent significant enhancements: team abbreviations gave way to logos, with scores displayed in white set against black parallelograms. The banner alternated between a black rectangle and parallelograms but reverted to solely a black rectangle by 2004. Subsequently, team logos were substituted with color-coded abbreviations reflecting each team's palette, a style initially introduced during postseason baseball telecasts. After scoring plays, scores and logos briefly flashed on screen.

During baseball broadcasts, a "HOME RUN" animation in vibrant colors appeared alongside the team's name. Late in 2005, a sleek white chrome-style banner was launched during the World Series, which was later adopted for NFL and NASCAR coverage. Baseball continued to utilize the 2001-era graphics through the 2004 postseason. From 2007 until 2011, this graphic package was repurposed for NASCAR weather delay notifications and Digger cam merchandise, also featured during the Prelude to the Dream events at Eldora from 2005 to 2007.

2006–2010

The 2006 NFL season saw another banner redesign: live league-wide scores were permanently displayed on the far right side, while banner colors shifted dynamically to indicate ball possession (football only). The previous flashing effect following scores was eliminated. Baseball broadcasts simplified the diamond graphic to highlight three bases centered within the banner. This design approach broadened from NFL coverage to include Bowl Championship Series, NASCAR, and MLB broadcasts; however, baseball retained the late-2005 graphics until 2007.

In 2008, Fox NASCAR introduced "Digger Cam," a novel trackside camera featuring a gopher mascot named Digger. By 2009, Fox replaced its baseball graphics with those used by Fox Sports Net across its affiliate stations. In July 2010, graphical elements were modified for widescreen (16:9) high-definition broadcasts, incorporating letterboxing on standard-definition feeds.

2010–2014

At the onset of the 2010 NFL preseason, Fox unveiled an enhanced graphics package characterized by a more vivid three-dimensional appearance and transitioned to Vizrt hardware for computer-generated imagery to optimize production efficiency. This updated design extended to Fox’s racing coverage, Speed network programming in 2011, and Major League Baseball telecasts on Fox and FSN networks, excluding some regional simulcasts.

2014–2017

Prior to the 2014 Daytona 500, Fox Sports rolled out a streamlined graphics package for NASCAR broadcasts. This upgrade introduced a vertical leaderboard sidebar replacing the conventional scrolling order ticker. MLB telecasts incorporated a score bug positioned at the bottom-right corner of the screen, while NFL coverage employed a vertical layout situated in the top-left.

2017–2020

On August 27, 2017, Fox launched a dark-themed flat-design graphics package featuring a horizontal football scoreboard along the bottom edge of the screen, aligning its presentation with other NFL broadcasters. Although initial viewer feedback criticized the simplicity and small font size, this package was subsequently adopted by Big Ten Network and implemented for MLB coverage starting with the 2017 postseason. Fox maintained use of Vizrt software and shifted toward laptop-based systems for live graphics operations. For NASCAR’s 2018 season, Fox reinstated a vertical leaderboard within a translucent sidebar during coverage of the Daytona 500.

2020–present

Beginning in 2020, Fox initiated a refresh of its visual branding by introducing tailored graphic packages for its major sports properties, while continuing to use the existing flat design for smaller events. The inaugural new package appeared during Super Bowl LIV in February 2020, characterized by a parallelogram motif, a centrally positioned scoreboard, and artistic player renderings. This style was subsequently applied throughout the 2020 seasons of the XFL, NFL, and college football.

From 2021 onward, Fox expanded these updates with fresh graphics for Major League Baseball starting with the 2021 postseason, college basketball in the 2021–22 season, and NASCAR during the 2022 season, all featuring comparable stylized artwork. In 2023, a revamped NFL graphics set was unveiled at Super Bowl LVII, accompanied by a unique new theme for college football. NHRA broadcasts introduced updated visuals during the U.S. Nationals through collaboration with SMT. Additionally, in 2024, Drive Studios launched a new graphics package for collegiate Olympic sports primarily on Big Ten Network, replacing the previous 2017 designs on BTN properties beyond basketball and football.

These enhancements demonstrate Fox’s commitment to elevating its visual branding across its sports offerings to boost market presence and deepen viewer engagement.

Public service

In February 2008, Fox Sports established the charitable initiative Fox Sports Supports, aimed at providing funding and promotional assistance to health-related organizations associated with specific Fox Sports event properties.

2008–2009 cycle (beginning with the 2008 Daytona 500)

2009–2010 cycle (beginning with the 2009 Daytona 500)

Gambling

In May 2019, as sports betting legalization expanded across the United States, Fox Corporation partnered with The Stars Group to create gaming products under the Fox Bet brand. The portfolio included free-to-play games such as Fox Bet Super 6 alongside a real-money mobile sportsbook available in states where gambling was legal. Promotion of these offerings occurred across Fox Sports platforms, including the studio program Fox Bet Live (previously titled Lock it In). Through this partnership, Fox acquired a 4.99% ownership stake in The Stars Group, which was subsequently purchased by Flutter Entertainment. Currently, Fox holds a minority interest of 2.6% in Flutter and secured an option in 2021 to purchase up to an 18.5% share in Flutter’s U.S. division, FanDuel.

On July 30, 2023, both Fox Corporation and Flutter announced plans to gradually discontinue the Fox Bet platform by August 31. Fox retained ownership of the Fox Bet brand and rebranded Fox Bet Super 6 as Fox Super 6, now exclusively available through Fox Sports digital channels. This shutdown likely followed Fox’s decision not to exercise an option to acquire up to half of The Stars Group under licensing terms, allowing both companies to wind down Fox Bet operations.

Programming challenges

Since its inception in 1994, Fox Sports has broadened its sports offerings, particularly following 2013; however, weekend afternoon sports scheduling remains irregular. The majority of broadcast agreements concentrate on professional leagues and collegiate conferences tied to major events, with minimal daytime airtime dedicated to amateur, extreme, or winter sports. This results in noticeable voids in weekend daytime sports content. To address these gaps, Fox affiliates often fill the schedule with syndicated shows, infomercials, Fox Sports specials, and previews of forthcoming primetime programming.

Certain Fox Sports broadcasts—especially college football games, Sunday NFL matchups, and the World Series—frequently cause delays or preemptions of local evening newscasts due to extended game durations or late start times. Some stations with news departments, such as WBRC in Birmingham and WVUE-DT in New Orleans, have opted to cancel early evening weekend newscasts to minimize interruptions from sports coverage. Other affiliates, like WDAF-TV in Kansas City, adjust their weekend news broadcasts to earlier time slots when evening sporting events or races are scheduled.

On the other hand, some lower-priority Fox Sports content is postponed for financial reasons. For instance, WSVN in Miami defers Sunday racing telecasts to safeguard revenue from paid programming airing in Sunday afternoons. During the 2018 FIFA World Cup, several stations reduced disruptions by omitting pregame shows. In November 2018, Milwaukee’s WITI shifted the Las Vegas Invitational college basketball final to a secondary subchannel on Black Friday to maintain its news lineup before broadcasting the Apple Cup football game. Additionally, Fox's NFL Kickoff program frequently airs on secondary subchannels due to team-specific broadcasts and educational/informational (E/I) content requirements.

Fox implements a flexible scheduling system for NFL and Major League Baseball broadcasts, offering up to four regional game selections. This approach enables stations to present one or two consecutive games tailored to their market areas, thereby improving viewer engagement and optimizing advertising opportunities.

Current broadcast rights

NFL on Fox (1994–present)
  • Pre-game programs: Fox NFL Sunday (1994–present), Fox NFL Kickoff (2013–present)
  • Post-game program: The OT (2006–present)
  • Super Bowl broadcasts include XXXI, XXXIII, XXXVI, XXXIX, XLII, XLV, XLVIII, LI, LIV, LVII, LIX, LXIII, and LXVII
MLB on Fox (1996–present)
Fox College Football (1998–present)
Fox College Hoops (2013–present)
Motorsport
NASCAR on Fox (2001–present)
  • Daytona 500: Exclusive broadcast rights in odd years from 2001-2005 and annually from 2007 through 2031
IndyCar Series on Fox (beginning in 2025)
Additional motorsport events
Fox Soccer
Horse Racing
  • Coverage features America's Day at the Races, Travers Stakes, Saudi Cup, Jim Dandy Stakes, Belmont Stakes, and Fourstardave Handicap
Additional sports and events
  • Australian Football League (since 2012), Super League (since 2012), National Rugby League (since 2014), National Lacrosse League (since 2016)
  • Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show coverage since 2017 and Professional Bowlers Association since 2019
  • Bassmaster Elite Series/Bassmaster Classic along with Professional Pickleball Association coverage starting in 2021
  • Upcoming broadcast rights include United Football League, The Basketball Tournament, The American Rodeo (all commencing in 2024), and LIV Golf beginning in 2025

Previous broadcast rights

Motorsports
Soccer

Pro wrestling

Play-by-play

  • NFL on Fox – Kevin Burkhardt, Joe Davis, Adam Amin, Kenny Albert, Kevin Kugler, Chris Myers, Brandon Gaudin, Jason Benetti, Tim Brando
  • MLB on Fox – Joe Davis, Adam Amin, Jason Benetti, Kenny Albert, Aaron Goldsmith, Brandon Gaudin, Kevin Kugler, Connor Onion, Jeff Levering
  • IndyCar Series on Fox – Will Buxton
  • NASCAR on Fox – Mike Joy, Jamie Little
  • Fox College Football – Gus Johnson, Jason Benetti, Tim Brando, Connor Onion, Eric Collins, Trent Rush, Dan Hellie, Chris Myers
  • Fox College Hoops – Gus Johnson, Jason Benetti, Tim Brando, Kevin Kugler, Scott Graham, Eric Collins, Brian Anderson, Joe Davis, Aaron Goldsmith, Brandon Gaudin, Adam Amin, Steve Physioc, Jeff Levering, Kevin Burkhardt, Lisa Byington
  • Fox Soccer – John Strong, JP Dellacamera, Glenn Davis, Mark Followill, Keith Costigan, Adrian Garcia-Marquez, Jorge Perez-Navarro, Jake Zivin, Jenn Hildreth, Derek Rae, Lisa Byington, Kate Scott, Nate Bukaty, Callum Williams, Ian Darke, Jacqui Oatley
  • Fox NHRA – Brian Lohnes
  • PBA on Fox – Rob Stone and Dave Ryan
  • UFL – Curt Menefee, Kevin Kugler, Jason Benetti, Adam Amin

Analysts

  • NFL on Fox – Terry Bradshaw, Howie Long, Michael Strahan, Rob Gronkowski, Jay Glazer, Charles Woodson, Julian Edelman, Tom Brady, Greg Olsen, Mark Sanchez, Jonathan Vilma, Daryl Johnston, Mark Schlereth, Matt Millen, Mike Pereira (rules analyst), Dean Blandino (rules analyst)
  • MLB on Fox – John Smoltz, Tom Verducci, A. J. Pierzynski, Adam Wainwright, Eric Karros, Dontrelle Willis, Alex Rodriguez, David Ortiz, Nick Swisher, Derek Jeter
  • IndyCar Series on Fox – James Hinchcliffe, Townsend Bell
  • NASCAR on Fox – Clint Bowyer, Larry McReynolds, Michael Waltrip, Todd Bodine, Jamie McMurray, Phil Parsons, Kevin Harvick
  • Fox College Football – Joel Klatt, Brock Huard, Devin Gardner, Mark Helfrich, Spencer Tillman, Robert Smith, Petros Papadakis, Brady Quinn, Matt Leinart, Mark Ingram II, Urban Meyer
  • Fox College Hoops – Jim Jackson, Tarik Turner, Bill Raftery, Stephen Bardo, Brian Finneran, Isiah Thomas, Len Elmore, Dino Gaudio
  • Fox Soccer – Stuart Holden, Tony Meola, Aly Wagner, Cobi Jones, Landon Donovan, Warren Barton, Alexi Lalas
  • Fox NHRA – Tony Pedregon
  • PBA on Fox – Randy Pedersen
  • UFL – Joel Klatt, Brock Huard, Devin Gardner, Jake Butt

Reporters

Studio hosts

Play-by-play

  • NFL on Fox – Distinguished past commentators include figures such as Joe Buck, Pat Summerall, and Kevin Harlan among others who have shaped the network's sports coverage history.
  • NHL on Fox – Veteran broadcasters such as Mike Emrick and Pat Foley served as commentators in earlier years.
  • MLB on Fox – Former play-by-play talent featured well-known names including Joe Buck and Dick Stockton.
  • NASCAR on Fox – Past broadcasters included Rick Allen and Vince Welch.
  • Both Fox College Football and Fox College Hoops benefited from experienced voices like Craig Bolerjack and Thom Brennaman.
  • In the realm of soccer coverage with Fox Soccer, previous announcers counted Max Bretos and Gus Johnson.
  • Additional sports programming such as XFL, USFL events and WWE SmackDown featured notable former commentators including Curt Menefee and Michael Cole.

Analysts

Reporters

Studio hosts

  • NFL on Fox – James Brown
  • First Things First – Nick Wright
  • NHL on Fox – James Brown, Suzy Kolber
  • MLB on Fox – Jeanne Zelasko, Chris Rose, Amber Theoharis
  • NASCAR on Fox – Danielle Trotta, John Roberts, Shannon Spake, Adam Alexander
  • Fox Soccer – Brendan Dunlop, Carlos Machado, Jeremy St. Louis, Kyle Martino, Lara Baldesarra, Lionel Bienvenu, Michelle Lissel, Mitch Peacock, Terri Leigh, Todd Grisham, Julie Stewart-Binks, Ian Joy, Kate Abdo, Sara Walsh
  • Fox Sports Live – Jay Onrait, Dan O'Toole, Charissa Thompson, Don Bell
  • Fox UFC – Jay Glazer, Karyn Bryant
  • Fox USGA – Lindsay Czarniak

Presidents

  • David Hill (1993–2000)
  • Ed Goren (2000–2010)
  • Eric Shanks (2010–present)

Other media

The "Fox Sports" identity extends beyond traditional broadcasting into digital platforms and international arenas. The website Foxsports.com, overseen by Fox Sports Digital Media, provides comprehensive sports news coverage online. Additionally, the company develops sports-themed video games, including titles like Fox Sports College Hoops '99, produced under its Fox Interactive subsidiary.

Globally, Fox Sports maintains operations through various subsidiaries and partnerships: Fox Sports Australia is controlled by Foxtel, a joint venture between News Corp Australia and Telstra. In Japan, Fox Sports Japan was established as a collaboration between the Murdoch family and SoftBank Group. In Latin America, Fox Sports Argentina is managed by Mediapro, reflecting the company's strategic exits from certain regional markets.

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