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Yahoo
08-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Fox Facing Backlash Over Terry Bradshaw Decision at Belmont Stakes
Fox Facing Backlash Over Terry Bradshaw Decision at Belmont Stakes originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Horse racing is, unquestionably, its own kind of sport, defined as much by the pastel colors, fancy hats and overall decorum of its showcase events as much as by the beauty and grace of the horses who participate. Advertisement And so when the broadcast of this year's much-anticipated 157th Belmont Stakes, with a rematch between top 3-year-olds Journalism and Sovereignty in the offing, got rolling, there were the usual staples that racing fans have gotten accustomed to seeing. The race was held at Saratoga Race Course for the second straight year, as the track at Belmont is being overhauled, but there were familiar faces like handicapper Jonathon Kinchen, analyst/reporter Maggie Wolfendale and ex-jockey Richard Migliore. The race was being shown by Fox Sports, though, which meant the addition of outsiders like Curt Menefee and Charissa Thompson. That was mostly not objectionable. But the addition of former quarterback Terry Bradshaw--who does, in fairness, own a horse with Menefee that was running on Saturday--was a bridge too far for many racing fans. Fox leans on Bradshaw for about five months during the football season, and it seemed reasonable to keep him off this broadcast. Terry Bradshaw at Fox Sports media day at Ernest N. Morial Convention Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images Author Sean Hackbarth noted on X, "NBC Sports needs the entire Triple Crown. Fox Sports is bad. Terry Bradshaw bad." Advertisement A fan added, "Can I watch the Belmont without a history lesson on Terry Bradshaw every 5 minutes?" Another lamented, "Imagine being a horse racing expert and you get your moment on TV on one of the very few days your sport gets to shine and you're ready to show your wisdom and spread love of your sport to the masses and then you're placed on equal footing to Terry Bradshaw. And still another: "Fox Sports broadcast of the Belmont is a joke with Terry Bradshaw." And it should be a good race, but still, why Bradshaw, one wondered: "The Belmont is gonna be a thriller. If I wagered, my pick would be the magnificent Journalism. But why is Fox devoting tons of screen time to ... checks notes ... Terry Bradshaw?!?" Advertisement Sometimes, too, a picture is worth 1,000 words. This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 7, 2025, where it first appeared.
New York Times
07-06-2025
- Sport
- New York Times
How to watch the 157th Belmont Stakes: Schedule, odds, horses and weather
The third and final leg of horse racing's Triple Crown happens Saturday evening, and this year's 'Run for the Carnations' has a $2 million purse. Saratoga Race Course hosts the 157th Belmont Stakes while its usual home, Belmont Park, undergoes a massive renovation. There is a rejuvenated energy at this new venue, with last year's attendance capped at 50,000. Sovereignty, the Kentucky Derby winner, skipped the Preakness but is back for the Belmont Stakes with 2-1 odds. Journalism, the recent Preakness champ, is the clubhouse favorite at 8-5. Advertisement Here is the field, sorted by post position, with jockeys and morning line odds: Post time is set for 7:04 p.m. ET. But FS1's pre-race coverage begins at 10:30 a.m. ET, with several hours of programming on both FS1 and Fox (starting at 2:30 p.m. on Fox) before the main event on FOX at 6:30. The ever-present Curt Menefee anchors the pre-race studio stuff. He's flanked by two fixtures of the sport in trainer Tom Amoss and jockey Richard Migliore. Tom Rinaldi offers his trademark narrative excellence from the racetrack. Maggie Wolfendale is a top-tier analyst from the paddock. Frank Mirahmadi will call the Belmont Stakes and all supporting races on Fox. And apparently, Terry Bradshaw is going to pop in and out of frame. This year, thanks to the changed venue, the race is shorter than its usual 1 1/2 miles (12 furlongs) at 1 1/4 miles long, or 10 furlongs. Saratoga Race Course also hosted the Belmont Stakes in 2024. The legendary Secretariat set the race records at Belmont Park (the longer distance) for speed and margin of victory back in 1973. That feat sealed his '73 Triple Crown, too. Secretariat really was the greatest of all time … the GOAT-horse, if your imagination will allow for such a majestic creature. The Belmont Stakes' winningest jockeys are Jim McLaughlin (1882-86) and Eddie Arcaro (1941-55). Each finished in first six times. The winningest trainer here is James G. Rowe Sr., with eight triumphs between 1883 and 1913. Wilder still, he also won the race as a jockey … twice, with two different horses, in 1872 and '73. Dornoch took last year's title, a bay colt co-owned by former MLB All-Star Jayson Werth. The horse clocked in at 2:01.64. Dornoch retired after last year's strong finish, and his jockey, Luis Saez, is racing with Uncaged on Saturday. Advertisement According to The Weather Channel, Saratoga Springs should expect rainfall throughout Friday and into Saturday morning. The forecast calls for some sunshine afterward, and conditions should be clear by post time, with 84-85 percent humidity and 6-7 mph winds from the northwest. The winning owner gets a Tiffany & Co. silver trophy. The winning horse gets a blanket of white carnations. It doesn't seem like proportional compensation, but so it goes. A bunch of New York-centric songs have been used for the winner's trot, from Charles B. Lawlor's 'The Sidewalks of New York' to Jay Z and Alicia Keys' 'Empire State of Mind,' but the enduring anthem is 'New York, New York' by Frank Sinatra. The official cocktail was the questionable Belmont Breeze — whiskey, sherry, juices, sodas and a splash of cream. Now it is the Belmont Jewel, a simpler mix of bourbon, lemonade and pomegranate juice over ice. Morning line refers to the first slate of odds, based on the initial poll position. Horse racing has parimutuel betting, meaning that any odds fluctuation applies to all bettors until the final odds are settled. For most sports, a 10-1 ticket will pay out at 10-1, even if the pregame odds shift down to 2-1. But for horse racing, that 10-1 ticket will pay out at 2-1. There's no extra credit for getting the pick before it was popular. Bettors can try to predict the race's winner outright, but there are a variety of other ways to get action on a racer: What would a 2025 Belmont Stakes win mean for Journalism's legacy? 2025 Belmont Stakes power rankings: How Journalism, Sovereignty and the field stack up Steve Cady on June 10, 1973: ''Three…two…one—ignition!' 'It was racing's version of a moon shot, and the crowd of nearly 70,000 at Belmont Park never stopped yelling yesterday as Secretariat roared off the launching pad and streaked to the first Triple Crown in 25 years. Any other horse who set the kind of pace he set in the 1½‐mile Belmont Stakes would have come home in a horse ambulance. Secretariat came to the wire in glory, a 31‐length winner of the fastest dirt‐course mile and a half ever run in America. ''I just let him run his own way,' said an obviously relieved Ron Turcotte after riding the Meadow Stable colt down geranium‐lined Victory Lane to collect the blanket of white carnations. 'All of us had a lot of pressure, but I guess I carried the last couple of minutes of it.'' Streaming links in this article are provided by partners of The Athletic. Restrictions may apply. The Athletic maintains full editorial independence. Partners have no control over or input into the reporting or editing process and do not review stories before publication. (Photo of Sovereignty, ridden by Junior Alvarado, winning the Kentucky Derby in May: Grace Bradley / Getty Images)
Yahoo
03-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
FOX Sports Providing Expansive Coverage Of 157th Belmont Stakes From Saratoga
FOX Sports Providing Expansive Coverage Of 157th Belmont Stakes From Saratoga originally appeared on Paulick Report. The final jewel of horse racing's Triple Crown returns to FOX Sports, with full coverage of the 157th edition of the Belmont Stakes presented by NYRA Bets airing Saturday, June 7, across the FOX Sports family of networks. For the second straight year, the storied third leg of the Triple Crown takes place at Saratoga Race Course in Saratoga Springs, N.Y., while Belmont Park undergoes renovation. Advertisement BELMONT DAY ON FOX Belmont Day on FOX bursts out of the gate at 4:00 PM ET, with comprehensive pre-race coverage anchored by veteran studio host Curt Menefee. Curt is joined by multiple Grade 1-winning trainer Tom Amoss and retired jockey Richard Migliore, whose three-decade career produced more than 4,400 victories. From the paddock, Charissa Thompson teams with FOX Sports wagering analyst Chris 'The Bear' Fallica and noted handicapper Jonathon Kinchen to deliver real-time betting analysis and insights. Emmy Award-winner Tom Rinaldi returns to spotlight compelling stories from within and beyond the track, while racing analyst Maggie Wolfendale provides in-depth coverage on horseback and trackside throughout the day's undercard races. Tom RInaldiFOX Sports photo Frank Mirahmadi, one of racing's most recognized voices, will call the Belmont Stakes and all supporting races on FOX. Mirahmadi serves as the full-time track announcer at Santa Anita Park and presides over the annual summer meet at Saratoga Race Course. Advertisement Pro Football Hall of Famer and longtime FOX NFL Sunday analyst Terry Bradshaw will make special appearances as part of FOX Sports' Belmont Stakes coverage, bringing his trademark energy and storytelling to segments leading into the Belmont Stakes on FOX. BELMONT STAKES FESTIVAL FRIDAY Before Saturday's Belmont Stakes festivities, FOX Sports delivers wall-to-wall coverage on Friday, June 6, beginning with America's Day at the Races at 11:30 a.m. ET on FS2, then shifts to FOX at 5 p.m. ET for the Belmont Stakes Festival Friday, the only Friday Triple Crown coverage airing on broadcast television this year. Coverage continues into the evening with America's Day at the Races from 6-7:30 p.m. ET on FS1, featuring live racing and expert analysis from top tracks across the country. America's Day at the Races shifts to FS2 at 7:30 p.m. ET to close out the day of racing. Chris "The Bear" FallicaFOX Sports photo AMERICA'S DAY AT THE BELMONT America's Day at the Races returns on Saturday, June 7, airing from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. ET on FS1. FOX takes over with coverage live from Saratoga Race Course at 2:30 p.m. ET with Belmont Stakes Festival Friday, leading into Belmont Day on FOX from 4-6:30 p.m. ET, featuring a full slate of Grade 1 races culminating in the 157th running of the Belmont Stakes, scheduled for 6:30 p.m. ET on FOX. Advertisement Running concurrently on FS1, America's Day at the Races offers an alternate telecast for the experienced horseplayer from 4-6:30 p.m. ET, followed by America's Day at the Belmont Stakes from 6:30-7:30 p.m. ET. FS1 wraps up the evening with America's Day at the Races from 7:30-8:15 PM ET. All FOX Sports horse racing coverage can be streamed live on the FOX Sports app and This story was originally reported by Paulick Report on Jun 2, 2025, where it first appeared.
Fox Sports
02-06-2025
- Sport
- Fox Sports
The 157th Belmont Stakes Returns to FOX Sports With Live Coverage From Saratoga - Fox Sports Press Pass
Belmont Stakes Festival Friday Kicks Off Triple Crown Weekend on FOX Terry Bradshaw Brings Signature Style to FOX Sports' Belmont Stakes Coverage Los Angeles – The final jewel of horse racing's Triple Crown returns to FOX Sports, with full coverage of the 157th edition of The Belmont Stakes presented by NYRA Bets airing Saturday, June 7 , across the FOX Sports family of networks. For the second straight year, the storied third leg of the Triple Crown takes place at Saratoga Race Course while Belmont Park undergoes renovation. BELMONT DAY ON FOX BELMONT DAY ON FOX bursts out of the gate at 4:00 PM ET on Saturday, June 7 , with comprehensive pre-race coverage anchored by veteran studio host Curt Menefee. Curt is joined by multiple Grade 1-winning trainer Tom Amoss and retired jockey Richard Migliore, whose three-decade career produced more than 4,400 victories. From the paddock, Charissa Thompson teams with FOX Sports wagering analyst Chris 'The Bear' Fallica and noted handicapper Jonathon Kinchen to deliver real-time betting analysis and insights. Emmy Award-winner Tom Rinaldi returns to spotlight compelling stories from within and beyond the track, while racing analyst Maggie Wolfendale provides in-depth coverage on horseback and trackside throughout the day's undercard races. Frank Mirahmadi, one of racing's most recognized voices, will call THE BELMONT STAKES and all supporting races on FOX. Mirahmadi serves as the full-time track announcer at Santa Anita Park and presides over the annual summer meet at Saratoga Race Course. Pro Football Hall of Famer and longtime FOX NFL Sunday analyst Terry Bradshaw will make special appearances as part of FOX Sports' Belmont Stakes coverage, bringing his trademark energy and storytelling to segments leading into THE BELMONT STAKES on FOX. Belmont Stakes Festival Friday Before Saturday's Belmont Stakes festivities, FOX Sports delivers wall-to-wall coverage on Friday, June 6 , beginning with AMERICA'S DAY AT THE RACES at 11:30 AM ET on FS2, then shifts to FOX at 5:00 PM ET for the Belmont Stakes Festival FridaY, the only Friday Triple Crown coverage airing on broadcast television this year. Coverage continues into the evening with AMERICA'S DAY AT THE RACES from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM ET on FS1, featuring live racing and expert analysis from top tracks across the country. AMERICA'S DAY AT THE RACES shifts to FS2 at 7:30 PM ET to close out the day of racing. AMERICA'S DAY AT THE BELMONT AMERICA'S DAY AT THE RACES returns on Saturday, June 7 , airing from 10:30 AM to 2:30 PM ET on FS1. FOX takes over with coverage live from Saratoga Race Course at 2:30 PM ET with Belmont Stakes Festival Saturday, leading into BELMONT DAY ON FOX from 4:00 PM to 6:30 PM ET, featuring a full slate of Grade 1 races culminating in the 157th running of The Belmont Stakes, scheduled for 6:30 PM ET on FOX. Running concurrently on FS1, AMERICA'S DAY AT THE BELMONT offers an alternate telecast for the experienced horseplayer from 4:00 PM to 6:30 PM ET, followed by America's Day at the Belmont Stakes from 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM ET. FS1 wraps up the evening with AMERICA'S DAY AT THE RACES from 7:30 PM to 8:15 PM ET. All FOX Sports horse racing coverage can be streamed live on the FOX Sports app and DATE EVENT TIME (ET) NETWORK Fri, June 6 America's Day at the Races 11:30 AM – 5:00 PM FS2 Belmont Stakes Festival Friday 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM FOX America's Day at the Races 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM FS1 America's Day at the Races 7:30 PM – 8:00 PM FS2 Sat, June 7 America's Day at the Races 10:30 AM – 2:30 PM FS1 Belmont Stakes Festival Saturday 2:30 PM – 4:00 PM FOX Belmont Day on FOX 4:00 PM – 6:30 PM FOX America's Day at the Belmont 4:00 PM – 6:30 PM FS1 The Belmont Stakes 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM FOX America's Day at the Belmont Stakes 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM FS1 America's Day at the Races 7:30 PM – 8:15 PM FS1
USA Today
09-02-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Super Bowl 2025 pregame show on Fox: Who's in special NFL Fox Sunday from New Orleans
If you're reading this, it means the clock is ticking down to the 2025 Super Bowl — that would be Super Bowl 59, if you're keeping score at home. But long before that, there will be a ton of programming on Fox as the NFL Fox Sunday crew will count down to the Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles game, with interviews and segments to prepare you for the big game. So who's going to be on Bourbon Street starting at 1 p.m. ET on Sunday? Great question. Here's the answer! Curt Menefee will host. He'll be joined by Michael Strahan, Terry Bradshaw, Howie Long, Jimmy Johnson and Rob Gronkowski. Jay Glazer will be reporting. That's it! Enjoy!
