Tag: FS1

"FOX Sports has been a tremendous partner for Concacaf and the Gold Cup, and we are very excited to expand our relationship to include the Concacaf Nations League as the competition continues to grow in relevance and impact across the region."

"I am pleased that FIFA no longer tries to turn non-soccer fans into soccer fans. Instead, this year's World Cup has presented the best of what the game offers, thereby drawing eyeballs to the action."

"Every four years, somebody asks if this is finally soccer’s breakthrough moment. At some point, we have to stop asking whether soccer is arriving and start recognizing that it already has."

"Jimmy was a great friend. Jimmy did the best that he could. Jimmy was talented. Jimmy had great intentions… Jimmy I just want to say job well done and we will miss you and certainly loved you."

"Even when the NBA Finals are tipping off. Even when the Stanley Cup is being contested. Most sports need games to control the conversation. The NFL just needs a headline."

"I wanted to create something fast, focused, and always authentic. Sports fans are busy, but they want the context behind the conversation."

"My proudest moment is a continual moment of creating what is the best sports show on television. It is incredibly gratifying, and I’m incredibly proud that I get to be a part of that everyday."

"Just because you’re in a position doesn’t mean you know what you’re doing. What network executive would have been able to ideate Speakeasy? Then line up talent, build out the studios, and choose the timeslot for Speakeasy. I did that in 54 days."

"Baseball is still asking you to commit to a six-month relationship and promising it will get good later. That’s a tougher sell than it used to be in today’s microwave media landscape."

"FOX reported an average audience of 10,228,000 viewers for the game itself, with peak viewership climbing to 12,148,000 between 10:30 and 10:45 p.m. ET."