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Emmy Award-Winning Sports Broadcaster | Host of FOX NFL Sunday | Storyteller of Sport, Culture & Character

Curt Menefee is a veteran broadcaster and one of the most trusted voices in sports journalism today. As the longtime co-host of FOX NFL Sunday (America’s #1 NFL pregame show for over two decades) Curt brings unparalleled insight, credibility, and charisma to the biggest stories in sports. With a career that spans the NFL, UFC, UEFA Champions League, and even the PGA U.S. Open, Menefee’s versatility and deep knowledge of the sports world have made him a fixture on screens and sidelines across the country.

Beyond sports, Curt is a compelling storyteller and host of A&E’s America’s Top Dog and An Animal Saved My Life, series that blend emotion, inspiration, and real-world heroism. Whether reflecting on leadership in high-pressure environments, the art of teamwork, or the role sports play in shaping society, Curt brings warmth, wisdom, and perspective to every stage.

A recipient of multiple Associated Press and Katie Awards, Menefee draws on his decades of journalism experience to deliver impactful talks on motivation, media, diversity in sports, and the evolving power of storytelling. He is a graduate of Coe College, where he now serves on the Board of Trustees, and is deeply committed to community and mentorship.

Curt Menefee doesn’t just cover the game—he understands what it means to lead, inspire, and win on and off the field.

 

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Leadership Under Pressure: Lessons from the NFL Sidelines

From NFL locker rooms to championship moments on live TV, CURT MENEFEE has witnessed leadership under the most intense pressure. In this talk, he draws from decades of sports broadcasting to explore what elite athletes, coaches, and teams can teach us about performance, communication, and mental tou ...

From NFL locker rooms to championship moments on live TV, CURT MENEFEE has witnessed leadership under the most intense pressure. In this talk, he draws from decades of sports broadcasting to explore what elite athletes, coaches, and teams can teach us about performance, communication, and mental toughness. Audiences walk away with actionable strategies to lead with calm, clarity, and purpose on the field and in the boardroom.

What Sports Teach Us About Life

Whether it's an underdog story or a championship win, sports reflect our highest hopes and deepest values. CURT MENEFEE uses powerful anecdotes from his work in the NFL, UFC, and beyond to reveal the life lessons hidden in the games we love. Ideal for audiences across education, business, and nonpro ...

Whether it's an underdog story or a championship win, sports reflect our highest hopes and deepest values. CURT MENEFEE uses powerful anecdotes from his work in the NFL, UFC, and beyond to reveal the life lessons hidden in the games we love. Ideal for audiences across education, business, and nonprofits, this talk is a reminder of why sports continue to unite and inspire us.

Behind the Mic: Inside the World of Live Sports Broadcasting

Go behind the curtain with one of the most experienced voices in live sports broadcasting. CURT MENEFEE brings the audience into the control room, the sideline, and the studio to share how live television is made and what it takes to stay composed, informed, and impactful in real time. A dynamic and ...

Go behind the curtain with one of the most experienced voices in live sports broadcasting. CURT MENEFEE brings the audience into the control room, the sideline, and the studio to share how live television is made and what it takes to stay composed, informed, and impactful in real time. A dynamic and often humorous talk for anyone fascinated by media, broadcasting, or the art of performance.

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Curt Menefee’s Incredible Career Is Matched Only By His Humility - First and Pen
Curt Menefee’s road to becoming the longtime host of FOX NFL Sunday - Yahoo! Sports
Curt Menefee Steers The Ship On ‘Fox NFL Sunday’ - Uproxx
Curt Menefee discusses 'America's Top Dog' and 'An Animal Saved my Life' - Fox 5 Washington, DC
Curt Menefee, Fox’s NFL host, is also a Northwestern grad student hoping to change the world: ’This is what I need to do and what I should be doing - Chicago Tribune
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Biography

Curt Menefee is a well-established and respected sports anchor and reporter. During the NFL season, he serves as co-host of FOX NFL Sunday  along with Terry Bradshaw, Howie Long, Jimmy Johnson and Michael Strahan. The program has been the #1 pregame show for 21 consecutive years – with Menefee on board for 10 seasons. Menefee also provides prefight coverage during UFC main events, and hosts the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) Champions League final pregame show. In 2015, he will be part of the PGA U.S. Open commentary team.

Menefee’s career includes sideline-reporting for FOX Sports, calling plays in the game booth for NFL and NFL Europe League, broadcasting sporting events from Madison Square Garden with WNYW-TV, and working as the sports director and weeknight sports anchor for KTVT-TV in Dallas. He also hosted a daily two-hour show on The Ticket  sports radio in Dallas, anchored sports for WTLV-TV (NBC) in Jacksonville, hosted a live two-hour daily sportscast on Sports News Network, and served as sports anchor and reporter at WISC-TV (CBS) in Madison, Wisconsin and WOI-TV (ABC) in Des Moines, Iowa.

In 1996, Menefee received The Associated Press Award for ‘Best Sports Reporter in New York.’ And in 1993, 1994 and 1995, he won four Katie Awards (the Texas equivalent of an Emmy) – two were for ‘Best Sportscast’ and the other two were for ‘Best Sports Special.’

He co-hosts A&E Network’s Canine Competition Series America’s Top Dog, which showcases working dogs, K9s, and underdogs, facing off on huge obstacle courses to test their speed, agility, and more. He is also hosting the new series An Animal Saved My Life,  which shows heroic acts made by animals, with stories from people who have been saved by these heroes.

Menefee earned a Bachelor of Arts in American Studies, with minors in History and Physical Education, from Coe College in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. He currently serves on the school’s Board of Trustees, and dedicates as much time as possible to community work. He currently resides in Los Angeles with his wife.

 

 

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