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USA Today
17-07-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
UConn's Azzi Fudd partners with Steph Curry production for new podcast
Azzi Fudd, a star player for the University of Connecticut women's basketball team, 2025 NCAA champions, joins the iHeart Women's Sports podcast and will launch her own podcast titled "Fudd Around and Find Out." iHeart Women's Sports is the first-ever audio platform dedicated exclusively to women's sports, offering a unique perspective and insights. They have partnered with Fudd to co-produce a podcast in collaboration with Stephen Curry and Erick Peyton's Unanimous Media, celebrating the one-year anniversary of the platform. iHeart Women's Sports, with its unique focus, averages 89 million monthly listeners across nearly 500 broadcast radio stations. 'I think we can safely say that women's sports is not just having a moment, but rather is on a now-undeniable trajectory that has been building for years. One year ago we launched iHeart Women's Sports knowing that fans were eager to feel more connected to their favorite players, teams and even other fans, and we are continuing to drive that progress forward,' said Jessie Katz, Head of iHeart Women's Sports said in a press release. 'We're excited to celebrate this incredible milestone and introduce even more shows to our roster this year.' Fudd, with her unique perspective as a star player and a woman in sports, will host the podcast herself. She has expressed her hope to inspire listeners while providing a platform for underrepresented voices in the sports world. "I'm beyond excited to deepen my relationship with Stephen Curry and Unanimous Media as we launch 'Fudd Around And Find Out' with iHeart Women's Sports,' Azzi Fudd said in a press release. '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. This has been a dream in the making and I truly can't wait for the world to… 'Fudd Around And Find Out.'" The first episode of "Fudd Around And Find Out" is set to be released in early August. More: Caitlin Clark became a legend at Iowa. Muffet McGraw, Notre Dame almost changed history Who is Azzi Fudd? Azzi Fudd is a senior on the UConn women's basketball team and was part of the 2025 national championship team. Throughout her time at UConn, Fudd has faced several injuries that sidelined her, including an ACL injury during her junior year that ended her season. Fudd made a strong comeback in her senior year, averaging 13.6 points, 2 rebounds, and 1.8 assists per game. Her outstanding performance helped UConn defeat South Carolina for the title, earning her the NCAA Women's Basketball Most Outstanding Player award. Fudd announced earlier this year that she will return to UConn for a final season to allow her to "work on everything I need to work on" and elevate her game to the next level.
Time of India
10-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
BET Awards 2025: Check out complete List of Sportsman and Sportswoman of the Year Winners
Angel Reese. Image via: Kevin Mazur/MG25/The 2025 BET Awards kicked off with a bang as Kevin Hart returned to host, bringing his usual charm and sharp humor. He wasted no time stirring the crowd with jokes that touched on everything from music to celebrity drama. But beyond the laughs, the night was a vibrant salute to Black excellence, packed with energy, emotion, and iconic performances. The event was labeled as "Culture's Biggest Night," and it has celebrated influence. The spotlight wasn't only on music stars, actors, or celebrities in the showbiz as the annual event also acknowledged sports icons across different games. NBA stars and legends like LeBron James , Stephen Curry, and Anthony Edwards were among the nominees for Sportsman of the Year. On the women's side, WNBA talents Angel Reese, A'ja Wilson, and Juju Watkins stood tall in the Sportswoman of the Year race. The full list of winners in the sports category showed just how sports and culture are connected at the BET Awards . Complete list of 2025 Sportswoman and Sportsman of the Year winners Sportswoman of the Year Award A'ja Wilson – WNBA (Las Vegas Aces) Angel Reese – WNBA (Chicago Sky) Claressa Shields – Boxing Coco Gauff – Tennis (USA) Dawn Staley – NCAA Women's Basketball (South Carolina Gamecocks Head Coach) Flau'jae Johnson – NCAA Women's Basketball (LSU Tigers) Juju Watkins – NCAA Women's Basketball (USC Trojans) Sha'Carri Richardson – Track and Field (USA) Simone Biles – Gymnastics (USA) Sportswoman of the Year Winner – Angel Reese (Basketball) Sportsman of the Year Award Aaron Judge, MLB (New York Yankees) Anthony Edwards, NBA (Minnesota Timberwolves) Deion Sanders, NCAA Football Coach (Colorado Buffaloes) Jalen Hurts, NFL (Philadelphia Eagles) Jayson Tatum, NBA (Boston Celtics) LeBron James, NBA (Los Angeles Lakers) Saquon Barkley, NFL (Philadelphia Eagles, formerly New York Giants) Stephen Curry, NBA (Golden State Warriors) Sportsman of the Year Winner– Jalen Hurts (Football) Also Read: Tensions explode as DeMarcus Cousins clashes with fans following controversial Puerto Rico ejection
