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Mark Silverman Steps Down as Fox Sports President and COO

His move positions Fox for continuity heading into its 2026 World Cup coverage.

Overview

  • Fox announced Tuesday that Silverman will exit the president/COO role in the coming months and transition to a consulting position.
  • Brad Zager, the network’s president of production and operations, is expected to succeed him, according to Puck reporting and an Associated Press source.
  • Silverman joined Fox Sports in 2018 after leading Big Ten Network and played a key role in launching Big Noon Saturday and Big Noon Kickoff.
  • CEO Eric Shanks lauded Silverman’s impact on Fox Sports’ culture and partnerships, and Silverman said he is proud of the work and ready for his next chapter.
  • The leadership change arrives as Fox prepares to televise the 2026 FIFA World Cup and follows a turbulent 2025 that included lawsuits involving former executive Charlie Dixon and FS1 daytime lineup overhauls.