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New York Post
16 hours ago
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Charissa Thompson prepping for Fox ‘shakeup' after two NFL show exits
Fox Sports host Charissa Thompson said she's looking forward to a 'new beginning' after Peter Schrager and Michael Vick's exits from the network left two vacant seats on the Fox 'NFL Kickoff' show. Thompson, who reportedly landed a lucrative contract extension with Fox, hosts the show on Sunday mornings throughout the NFL season with a desk of analysts, including retired Patriots wideout Julian Edelman and Pro Football Hall of Famer Charles Woodson. During a fan Q&A on Tuesday's installment of the 'Calm Down' podcast, Thompson explained that she's excited and curious of how the 'shakeup' will affect the future of the show. Advertisement 6 FOX NFL Kickoff host, Charissa Thompson, speaks to media during FOX Sports Media Day at Ernest N. Morial Convention Center on February 6, 2025 in New Orleans, Louisiana. Getty Images 'For Fox, it's a shakeup,' Thompson, 43, said. 'I'm curious because on the Kickoff show … Peter Schrager went to ESPN sadly, which makes me bummed because I love him and Michael Vick went to go coach at Norfolk State, which obviously I'm happy for his opportunity there. 'So, its Jules [Edelman] and I and Charles Woodson. And so, we'll find out a little bit more closer to the football season sort of the structure and the rundown and kind of how we want to frame that show. I think it's a new beginning, so as were hitting our stride at Amazon we're kind of starting back over at Fox, which is also excited because that means that there's new opportunities to do different things on that show.' Advertisement Schrager joined ESPN in April after nearly two decades at Fox. Vick left Fox NFL Sunday to become the head football coach at Norfolk State University in February. 6 Peter Schrager attends 2025 Fanatics Super Bowl Party at The Sugar Mill on February 8, 2025 in New Orleans, Louisiana. Getty Images 6 Michael Vick attends the 46th Annual Sports Emmy Awards at Jazz at Lincoln Center on May 20, 2025 in New York City. Getty Images Advertisement Andrews chimed in during the conversation, 'A rebirth if you will.' Thompson, who's been with Fox since 2013, is entering her fourth Amazon Prime Video's 'Thursday Night Football' pregame show. 6 (L-R) Ryan Fitzpatrick, Charissa Thompson and Andrew Whitworth speak onstage during Amazon's Upfront 2025 Presentation at Beacon Theatre on May 12, 2025 in New York City. Getty Images for Amazon 'We are fully in our stride,' she said. '… We are in year four of this bad boy and it feels great we have our same group back and everyone is very comfortable I their designated roles, so I'm excited about that.' Advertisement As for Andrews? The veteran sideline reporter, who reportedly landed a generous contract extension this offseason as well, is thrilled to get back on the road with her crew. 6 Charissa Thompson and Erin Andrews covering Super Bowl LIX in New Orleans, as the 2025 game was aired on Fox on February 9. Instagram/Charissa Thompson The WEAR by EA founder is a part of Fox's top broadcast team of analyst Tom Brady, play-by-play man Kevin Burkhardt and reporter Tom Rinaldi. 'I like that it's not going to be a rebirth for our crew,' Andrews, 47, said. 'It's going to be Tom [Brady's] second year we kind of are already in the swing of things. Nothing is kind of new for us. I'm excited about just getting on the road, seeing the boys … having our funny, silly conversations. Our text chain has been a little quiet lately, I'll probably get that going here tonight.' 6 Fox Sports reporter Erin Andrews broadcasts from the sidelines prior to the NFC Championship NFL football game against the Detroit Lions at Levi's Stadium on January 28, 2024 in Santa Clara, California. Getty Images Andrews and Thompson did not mention their respective contracts with Fox. Their prior deals expired after the 2024-25 season, including Super Bowl 2025, which aired on the network. Andrews joined Fox in 2012 after her contract with ESPN expired. Advertisement Front Office Sports reported Monday that Fox is promoting college football sideline reporter Allison Williams to Laura Okmin's NFL sideline reporter role. Okmin told the outlet last month that she turned down a contract extension with Fox following 23 years with the network.


Hindustan Times
5 days ago
- Sport
- Hindustan Times
Charissa Thompson and Erin Andrews' future at FOX Sports revealed ahead of NFL 2025
FOX Sports shut down rumors of two of its seasoned reporters- Charissa Thompson and Erin Andrews- leaving the platform by extending their contracts. Front Office Sports broke the news on Tuesday night. The pair started their respective sports media careers with the channel before a brief switch to ESPN and then returning to FOX Sports. They currently co-host The Calm Down with Erin and Charissa podcast and YouTube show. FOX Sports has extended the contracts of Charissa Thompson and Erin Andrews.(Instagram/ Charissa Thompson) Renewal of contracts Men's Journal reports that Andrews's contract had expired at the end of the 2024 season. Following this, she became a free agent for the first time in her career. "I think my goal is always kind of the same as last year," Andrews had said before the 2024 NFL campaign. 'Enjoy it, because it's not going to last forever, especially when your contract is up — and mine is.' During this confusion, there was no update from Fox about where their contracts stood. However, the 2025 regular season game schedule posted in May featured Andrews' face next to Tom Brady, Kevin Burkhardt, and Tom Rinaldi. Thompson also addressed the issue of her uncertain future at the channel with Andrews in a late April podcast episode. 'No, I'm not leaving FOX. I was never leaving FOX,' she said. 'I don't know where this took on a life of its own, where I was hosting my family at the ranch for the past weekend. Four of my family members asked, 'Well, the place looks great. How are you going to afford it now that you don't have a job?' I'm not leaving FOX. I was never leaving FOX. I'm not fired.' Also Read: Chiefs' quarterback Patrick Mahomes shares thoughts about his ranking on the NFL Top 100 list Thompson is currently the host of FOX's NFL Kickoff pregame show on Sundays in addition to Amazon Prime's Thursday Night Football pregame program. Andrews, on the other hand, has been one of the network's lead sideline reporters since 2014 and works with Rinaldi on the channel's main weekly broadcasts. Week 1 of this year's NFL season will kick off on Thursday (September 4). The first Sunday slate will happen that weekend on September 7. By Stuti Gupta
Yahoo
10-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Saints Countdown To NFL Kickoff With The History Of Number 90
Saints Countdown To NFL Kickoff With The History Of Number 90 originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The New Orleans Saints are three months away, specifically 90 days, from their 2025 season opener against the Arizona Cardinals. New Orleans is attempting to better their 5-12 record from a year ago under new head coach Kellen Moore. Advertisement One of several returning players for the Saints is defensive lineman Bryan Bresee, who will be wearing number 90 for New Orleans. Entering his third season, Bresee is the 15th player to wear No. 90 in franchise history. Here's a look back at the list. Saints History of 90 Aug 20, 2016; New Orleans Saints defensive tackle Nick Fairley (90) chases down Houston Texans wide receiver Braxton Miller (13). Mandatory Credit: Thomas B. Shea-Imagn Images • Walter Johnson, LB (1989) • James Williams, LB (1990-94) • Israel Stanley, DT (1995) • Jared Tomich, DE (1997-2000) • Kenny Smith, DT (2001-03) • DeMario Pressley, DT (2009) • Turk McBride, DT (2011-12) • Tavaris Barnes, DT (2015) • Nick Fairley, DT (2016) • George Johnson, DE (2017) • Jay Bromley, DT (2018) • Malcom Brown, DT (2019-20) Advertisement • Montravius Adams, DT (2021) • Tanoh Kpassagnon, DE (2021-22) • Bryan Bresee, DT (2023-present) New Orleans Saints defensive end Jared Tomich (90) makes a tackle against the Chicago Bears. Credit: Louisiana Tech product Johnson was the first to suit up in 90 for the Saints after coming over from the Oilers. He'd last only one year in New Orleans after playing 15 games of mostly special teams duty. Williams came along the following year and spent five years buried on the depth chart behind the Dome Patrol. He still played in 78 contests, making 20 starts, and recorded 3 sacks along with 2 interceptions. Stanley had 2 sacks and forced a fumble in 14 games during his only year as a Saint. A second round choice in the 1997 NFL Draft out of Nebraska, Tomich recorded 10 sacks and forced 4 fumbles in 55 games with 18 starts over four years with New Orleans. Nov 3, 1991; Los Angeles Rams quarterback Jim Everett (11) hits the ground in front of New Orleans Saints linebacker James Williams (90). Mandatory Credit: Peter Brouillet-USA TODAY NETWORK Smith, a 2001 third round pick out of Alabama, managed only 4.5 sacks and 6 tackles for loss in his three years on the squad. Pressley was injured his 2008 rookie year than had 3 stops for loss in 2009 during his lone season as a Saint. Advertisement McBride had 2 sacks during his two years with New Orleans. Barnes was a little-used reserve and only played one NFL season. Johnson, Bromley, and Adams played a combined 10 outings with the Saints in 2017, 2018 and 2021, respectively. Fairley also played just one year (2016) for New Orleans. A first round choice by the Lions in 2011, Fairley looked like he was resurrecting his career after joining the Saints with a career-best 6.5 sacks, 22 QB hits, and 9 stops for loss. After signing a four-year contract extension with the team during the 2017 offseason, a routine physical revealed a heart condition that would end Fairley's football career. Nov 8, 2020; New Orleans Saints defensive tackle Malcom Brown (90) sacks Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12). Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-Imagn Images Malcom Brown was an underrated run stopper for the Saints during his two-year run with the team. Over 29 starts, Brown also added 3.5 sacks and 9 tackles for loss. The Saints run defense has deteriorated since his departure. Advertisement Kpassagnon had been with the Saints for the previous four seasons. He wore No. 90 for the first two of those years before switching to No. 92. In his two years sporting 90, Kpassagnon had 6 sacks and 19 QB hits over 23 outings. Dec 1, 2024; New Orleans Saints defensive tackle Bryan Bresee (90) sacks Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford (9). Mandatory Credit: Matthew Hinton-Imagn Images Bresee looks like a cornerstone for a rebuilding New Orleans defense. A first round choice out of Clemson in 2023, Bresee is already arguably the most productive player to wear No. 90 for the Saints after just two years. Bresee has 12 career sacks with 23 QB hits and 14 tackles for loss. His 7.5 sacks led the team last year, as he added 19 pressures and 7 tackles for negative yardage. Bresee's continued development is critical as New Orleans tries to rebound from a 30th defensive ranking last season. Advertisement Related: Derek Carr Further Explains Retirement Decision From New Orleans Saints Related: Former Saints Defensive Star Arrested, Per Report Related: Saints Countdown To NFL Kickoff With The History Of Number 91 Related: Saints Countdown To Kickoff With The History Of Number 93 Related: Saints Countdown To Kickoff With The History Of Number 95 Related: Saints Countdown To Kickoff With The History Of Number 97 Related: Saints Countdown To Kickoff With History Of Number 99 This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 9, 2025, where it first appeared.


Time of India
15-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Legendary NFL player follows Tom Brady's way, steps into ownership role with minority stake in Cleveland Browns
NFL Hall of Famer Charles Woodson is making headlines again—this time not for his play on the field but for his latest business venture. The legendary defensive back has purchased a minority ownership stake in the Cleveland Browns , a team he never played for but one that represents his home state of Ohio. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now This move reflects not only his enduring connection to the game but also a deeper bond to his roots. Charles Woodson joins Cleveland Browns ownership group The Browns, owned by the Haslam family, have agreed to sell a 0.1 percent stake to Woodson, as reported by Dianna Russini of The Athletic. The move brings fresh energy and visibility to a franchise that has struggled for consistent success in recent years. 'Charles Woodson is set to buy a 0.1 percent stake in the Browns from the Haslam family,' Russini confirmed. Though it's a small stake, the impact of Woodson's presence could be much larger in the long run. Like Tom Brady 's deal with the Las Vegas Raiders, Woodson's investment comes with specific broadcasting stipulations. The Fox NFL Kickoff analyst will be required to maintain professional boundaries between his media work and business dealings. 'Woodson must remove his name, image and likeness from any business in which he is involved,' Russini noted, echoing the precedent set by Brady's arrangement. Woodson, now 48, played 18 seasons in the NFL between 1998 and 2015, splitting his time between the Oakland/Las Vegas Raiders and the Green Bay Packers. Though he built his career outside Cleveland, his Ohio origins give this ownership move a layer of poetic justice. After all, few players have left as indelible a mark on the league as Woodson. Over nearly two decades, he defined versatility and longevity in the defensive backfield. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now A former No. 4 overall draft pick, Woodson appeared in nine Pro Bowls, earned three First-Team All-Pro honors, and won a Super Bowl with the Packers during the 2010-11 season. His 11 defensive touchdowns and 183 passes defended remain staggering numbers, with a league-leading nine interceptions in 2009 highlighting his ball-hawking dominance. The Browns, on the other hand, are still looking to find their identity. With only three playoff appearances since rejoining the NFL in 1999 and coming off a disappointing 3-14 season, the team has long struggled for consistency. While Woodson won't be making on-field plays, his presence could signal a cultural shift—one that blends elite football intellect with deep Ohio roots. For fans of the Browns and the NFL alike, this isn't just a financial transaction—it's a symbolic homecoming for one of football's all-time greats. Also Read:


NBC Sports
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- NBC Sports
SUNDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL'S 20th SEASON ON NBC AND PEACOCK FEATURES STAR QBs MAHOMES, ALLEN, HURTS, JACKSON & MEGA MATCHUPS: PACKERS-COWBOYS, LIONS-CHIEFS, RAVENS-BILLS, PACKERS-STEELERS, LIONS-EAGLES…AND SUPER BOWL LX!
Opening Weekend Headliners: Cowboys-Eagles in NFL Kickoff Game (Thurs., Sept. 4, NBC and Peacock) & AFC Playoff Rematch Starring Past Two NFL MVPs – Lamar Jackson and Ravens at Josh Allen and Bills in SNF Opener (Sept. 7, NBC and Peacock) Primetime TV's #1 Show for Unprecedented 14 Consecutive Years, SNF Schedule Features Star-Studded QB Matchups: Dak Prescott vs. Jalen Hurts (Sept. 4) Lamar Jackson vs. Josh Allen (Sept. 7) Jordan Love vs. Dak Prescott (Sept. 28) Jared Goff vs. Patrick Mahomes (Oct. 12) Jared Goff vs. Jalen Hurts (Nov. 16) Baker Mayfield vs. Matthew Stafford (Nov. 23) Joe Burrow vs. Lamar Jackson (Thanksgiving) C.J. Stroud vs. Patrick Mahomes (Dec. 7) Joe Burrow vs. Tua Tagovailoa (Dec. 21) Peacock to Stream Super Bowl LX, Every Sunday Night Football Game & Football Night in America Studio Show in 2025 Season Plus Peacock Holiday Exclusive Game in Week 17 and Sunday Night Football Final Returns Telemundo Deportes to Present Every Game in Spanish STAMFORD, Conn. – May 14, 2025 – NBC Sunday Night Football, America's No. 1 primetime television show for an unprecedented 14 consecutive years, celebrates its 20th season showcasing high-profile matchups featuring the NFL's biggest stars and best rivalries from NFL Kickoff in September to sports' biggest spectacle – Super Bowl LX on Feb. 8, 2026, on NBC, Peacock, and Telemundo. NBC's SNF begins its milestone 20th season with a blockbuster Kickoff Weekend. First, it's a renewal of the most-played regular-season SNF matchup as Dak Prescott and the Dallas Cowboys visit Super Bowl MVP Jalen Hurts, NFL rushing leader Saquon Barkley and the Super Bowl-champion Philadelphia Eagles in NFL Kickoff '25 on Thursday, Sept. 4 on NBC, Peacock, and Telemundo. The opener marks the record 17th matchup between the clubs in NBC's SNF package and the first time Dallas and Philadelphia will meet in Week 1 since 2000. Three nights later (Sept. 7), NBC Sports' SNF opener features the past two NFL MVPs as Lamar Jackson ('23 MVP) and the AFC North champion Baltimore Ravens visit Josh Allen ('24 MVP) and the AFC East champion Buffalo Bills in a rematch of last season's AFC Divisional Playoff – a two-point Buffalo victory. The game is the first in Buffalo's 53rd and final season at Highmark Stadium, which will make way for a new Bills' home in 2026. The NBC Sunday Night Football schedule features eight matchups of 2024 playoff teams – including five meetings of division winners – highlighted by Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs, who have played in five of the last six Super Bowls, hosting Jared Goff and the Detroit Lions on October 12. With the Chiefs and Lions posting the respective best records in the AFC and NFC last season, this game marks the second-ever NBC SNF matchup of the prior season's top playoff seeds (NFL Kickoff '16 – Carolina-Denver in a Super Bowl rematch). The last Lions-Chiefs matchup was a thriller – a 21-20 Detroit victory in NFL Kickoff '23 on NBC and Peacock. Peacock will once again stream all NBC Sunday Night Football games, including the playoffs, and the Football Night in America studio show. The exclusive Peacock Sunday Night Football Final returns with expanded postgame coverage following SNF each week. Peacock will be the exclusive national home of an NFL Week 17 game in primetime, streaming live on Saturday, Dec. 27. The Peacock Holiday Exclusive will be selected from a pool of key NFL Week 17 Saturday matchups. The SNF announce team of Mike Tirico, Cris Collinsworth, Melissa Stark and rules analyst Terry McAulay return for their fourth season together. Highlights of the 2025 NBC Sunday Night Football schedule: NBCUniversal's NFL schedule this season features three appearances by the AFC-champion Chiefs and the Dallas Cowboys (including a signature postseason rivalry game against the Green Bay Packers), plus two apiece by multiple '24 NFL Playoff teams including the Super Bowl-champion Philadelphia Eagles, Green Bay Packers, Buffalo Bills, Detroit Lions, Baltimore Ravens, Pittsburgh Steelers, Minnesota Vikings, and Washington Commanders. Following the blockbuster opening weekend, the SNF slate of star-studded QB showdowns continues with Jordan Love and the Green Bay Packers visiting Dak Prescott and the Dallas Cowboys (Sept. 28) in a matchup of franchises that have met nine times in the postseason – second-most in NFL Nov. 16, Jared Goff and the NFC North-champion Detroit Lions face Jalen Hurts and the Super Bowl-champion Philadelphia Eagles in a meeting of the NFC's top two '24 playoff seeds. One week later, on Nov. 23, another pair of '24 NFC division winning QBs (and former No. 1 overall draft picks) meet as Baker Mayfield and the NFC South-champion Tampa Bay Buccaneers visit Matthew Stafford and the Los Angeles Rams. On Thanksgiving night, 2024 NFL passing leader Joe Burrow, '24 receiving 'Triple Crown' winner Ja'Marr Chase and the Cincinnati Bengals face Lamar Jackson, Derrick Henry and the division rival Baltimore Ravens. In an AFC Divisional Playoff rematch on Dec. 7, Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs host C.J. Stroud and the Houston Texans. Two weeks later, Burrow and the Bengals visit the Miami Dolphins and Tua Tagovailoa, who led the NFL in completion percentage last season and passing yardage in 2023. Two QB Class of 2024 Matchups – In Week 2, Minnesota Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy, who missed last season with an injury, makes his home debut against the Atlanta Falcons and fellow 2024 first-round draft pick Michael Penix, who started the Falcons' final three games last Rookie of the Year Jayden Daniels and the Washington Commanders, who reached the NFC Championship Game last season, host fellow 2024 first-round pick Bo Nix and the Denver Broncos on Nov. 30. Nix led the Broncos to a 10-7 record and a playoff berth last season. NBC SPORTS TO PRESENT 25 NFL GAMES IN 2025, INCLUDING SUPER BOWL LX: On NBC and Peacock, NBC Sports will present 20 regular-season games – 18 regular-season Sunday Night Football games, NFL Kickoff 2025, and the annual Thanksgiving night game – plus a Week 17 Peacock exclusive game on Saturday, Dec. 27. NBC Sports will present three postseason games on NBC and Peacock – one Wild Card Playoff game, one Divisional Playoff game, and Super Bowl LX on February 8, 2026, at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif. (NBC Sports' 21st Super Bowl). NBC and Peacock will also be home to the preseason-opening Pro Football Hall of Fame Game on Thursday, July 31. TELEMUNDO DEPORTES TO PRESENT ENTIRE NBC SUNDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL SCHEDULE, INCLUDING SUPER BOWL LX AND PLAYOFFS: Telemundo Deportes will again provide exclusive Spanish-language coverage of the entire NBC Sunday Night Football package, including Super Bowl LX and two playoff games. Games will also be available on live stream via the Telemundo Deportes app. NFL PLAYOFF SCHEDULE ON NBC, PEACOCK & TELEMUNDO DEPORTES: On Sunday, January 11, NBC, Peacock, and Telemundo Deportes will present a primetime Wild Card playoff game, followed by a Divisional Playoff game on the weekend of January 17-18. NBC, Peacock, and Telemundo will be the home of Super Bowl LX on Sunday, February 8. & NBC SPORTS APP TO LIVE STREAM ALL NBC NFL GAMES: and the NBC Sports app will stream all NBC games to desktops, mobile, tablets, and connected TVs via authentication, giving consumers additional value to their subscription service, and making high-quality content available to MVPD customers both in and out of the home and on multiple platforms. The full HD-quality video stream will come directly from NBC's broadcasts. SNF ON PACE TO BE TELEVISION'S NO. 1 PRIMETIME SHOW FOR RECORD 14TH CONSECUTIVE YEAR: Sunday Night Football topped all primetime television series in the fall and is once again pacing to finish as primetime's #1 TV show in all key metrics for an unprecedented 14th consecutive year. NBC's SNF extended its record for the most consecutive years atop the charts (since 1950), based on official live plus same day data provided by Nielsen. Most Consecutive Years, #1 Ranked Show in Primetime, Since 1950 14 years in a row – Sunday Night Football (2011-12 through 2024-25) 6 years in a row – American Idol (2005-06 through 2010-11) 5 years in a row – The Cosby Show (1985-86 through 1989-90)…tied Cheers in '89-90 5 years in a row – All in the Family (1971-72 through 1975-76) 4 years in a row – Gunsmoke (1957-58 through 1960-61) 2025 NBC SUNDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL SCHEDULE *Flex Week ** Thanksgiving Night Game FLEXIBLE SCHEDULING: This season, 'flexible scheduling' for NBC's Sunday Night Football may be used up to twice between Weeks 5-10, and in the NFL's discretion during Weeks 11-17. During these flex scheduling windows, the games initially scheduled for NBC Sunday Night Football are tentatively scheduled and subject to change. Only Sunday afternoon games (or those listed as TBD) are eligible to be moved to Sunday night, in which case the initially scheduled Sunday night game would be moved to Sunday afternoon. As in prior seasons, for Week 18, the final weekend of the season, the scheduling of the Saturday, Sunday afternoon, and the Sunday night games is not assigned. Specific dates, start times, and networks for Week 18 matchups will be determined and announced following the conclusion of Week 17. For more information about NFL Flexible Scheduling, please visit --SUNDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL--