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United States Curt Menefee is a veteran sportscaster and host for FOX NFL SUNDAY, bringing his extensive broadcasting experience to both sports and morning television.
In the 2023 season, GMC and FOX NFL Sunday elevated their partnership, featuring Curt Menefee as the FOX NFL Sunday Host in content. This collaboration highlights the synergy between automotive brands and national sports broadcasts, leveraging key personalities to engage audiences.
Curt Menefee established himself as a popular sportscaster through his work at WNYW FOX5 in New York, where he spent over five years contributing to the station's sports coverage. He returned to WNYW in January 2024 as co-host of "Good Day New York."
Through his work at MSG in New York, Menefee further solidified his reputation as one of the city's beloved sportscasters, showcasing his versatile broadcasting skills across different platforms.
In 2016, Menefee authored this book, offering insights into athletes whose legacies were shaped by moments of defeat and the lessons derived from these experiences. The book explores themes of competition, life, and the human spirit.
Curt Menefee was born in Atlanta, Georgia, on July 22, 1965. He pursued his higher education at Coe College in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree. In 2010, Coe College recognized his professional achievements by awarding him an honorary doctorate in journalism, and he later served on the college’s Board of Trustees. His early career in broadcasting began at KCRG-TV in Cedar Rapids and WOI-TV in Ames, Iowa, from 1987 to 1988, followed by a position at WISC-TV in Madison, Wisconsin. Menefee then worked at Sports News Network in Arlington, Virginia. After its closure, he became a weekend anchor at WTLV-TV in Jacksonville, Florida, in 1991. In 1992, Menefee transitioned to KTVT in Fort Worth, Texas, as the new sports director and also hosted a daily two-hour radio show on “The Ticket” sports radio in Dallas beginning in 1994. After his contract with KTVT was not renewed in 1995, he moved to WNYW, the Fox station in New York City.
Menefee joined Fox Sports in 1997, initially working as a sideline reporter before moving into play-by-play commentary for NFL and NFL Europe League coverage. His career trajectory at Fox led him to become the full-time host of “FOX NFL SUNDAY” in 2007, a role he has held for 20 years, contributing to the show’s 31-year run as the most-watched NFL pregame show. The program was inducted into the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) Hall of Fame in 2019. In addition to his NFL responsibilities, he hosts “THE OT,” providing post-game analysis and highlights. His broadcasting portfolio expanded to include hosting the UEFA Champions League final pregame show for FOX Sports, anchoring FOX’s inaugural coverage of the U.S. Open Championship in 2015, and leading FOX UFC’s prefight coverage starting in 2011. In 2024, Menefee also took on the role of co-host for “Good Day New York” on FOX 5, airing from Tuesdays to Fridays during the NFL season. Concurrently, he served as the lead play-by-play announcer for the UFL in Spring 2025, following his work on the USFL. In 2016, he authored “Losing Isn’t Everything: The Untold Stories of Hidden Lessons Behind the Toughest Losses in Sports History.” Motivated by racial injustices, Menefee pursued a Master’s degree in Public Policy & Administration from Northwestern University, completing it in Spring 2022.
Throughout his career, Menefee has received notable recognition for his contributions to sports broadcasting. He earned the Associated Press Award for Best Sports Reporter in New York and four Katie Awards for Best Sportscast and Best Sports Special. His extensive travel experiences include visiting all seven continents and nearly 96 countries, with New Zealand and South America being among his preferred vacation destinations. He resides in Los Angeles, California.
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