GAME PLAN

Cavs pregame parties get Fan Feedback

The FOX Sports Ohio Girls are hosting Cavaliers pregame parties where fans can play games, win prizes, and share their "Cavs Fan Feedback."

The first pregame party was held at the Harry Buffalo on Dec. 11th prior to the Cavs-Lakers game.

Fans were asked, "Who is your favorite all-time Cavs point guard and why?" Click the video below to find out what their answers were.

The next Cavs pregame party is Jan. 22nd at Flannery's downtown Cleveland starting at 5:30. Fans should stop by to meet the Girls and share their Fan Feedback!

Check the FOX Sports Ohio Girls appearance schedule for additional upcoming Cavs pregame parties!

A.C. All-Access - FSO Girls get more answers from Mr. Cavalier

The FOX Sports Ohio Girls will have another "A.C. All-Access" coming up! Have questions for Austin Carr? Submit them to the Girls on their Facebook and Twitter pages:

Francois McGillicuddy named SVP & GM of FOX Sports Ohio

Francois McGillicuddy, an accomplished executive with extensive experience in television and sports media, has been named Senior Vice President and General Manager of FOX Sports Ohio. The announcement was made today by Jeff Krolik, Executive Vice President of FOX Sports Networks, to whom McGillicuddy will report.

McGillicuddy will oversee all aspects of FOX Sports Ohio’s business, including production, programming, advertising sales, marketing, and team relations, while also working in conjunction with Fox’s affiliate sales and marketing group on distribution issues.

McGillicuddy will also manage the transition of recently acquired SportsTime Ohio into the FOX Sports portfolio of regional sports networks.

Inside Ohio State Athletics - Saturdays at 11:30am

Before the Buckeyes tip-off, hit the court with Inside Ohio State Athletics!

Tune in to FOX Sports Ohio every Saturday morning for this 30-minute show. Preview upcoming match-ups on the hard wood with host Dom Tiberi and former basketball standout Ron Stokes.

Plus, Beau Bishop and Ashleigh Ignelzi provide in-depth, exclusive interviews with Buckeye players and coaches.

It's a jam-packed show, so tune in for Coach Matta and Coach Foster's final comments before the next game.

2013 LIVE Prep Zone basketball on FOXSportsOhio.com

FOX Sports Ohio continues its commitment to high school sports by streaming live high school basketball on FOXSportsOhio.com as part of FOX Sports Prep Zone.

The Scoop

FOXSportsOhio.com will stream live high school basketball match-ups from around the state of Ohio.

Technology

· Multi-camera production teams are scheduled to visit schools.

· Game coverage includes on-site announcers, replays and graphics.

Schedule

FOX Sports Prep Zone basketball begins this month with these match-ups:

Friday, January 4 at 7:30pm - Brunswisk at Medina

Saturday, January 5 at 4pm - Richmond Hts. at Beachwood

Friday, January 11 at 7:30pm - Mentor at Garfield Hts.

Tuesday, January 15 at 7:30pm - Brush at VAS

Once scheduled, additional upcoming games can be found on FOXSportsOhio.com/pages/PrepZone.

In addition to streaming live games from around the state of Ohio, FOXSportsOhio.com’s Prep Zone page also features regular recruiting reports, game previews, and more.

FOX Sports Media Group completes acquisition of SportsTime Ohio

FOX Sports Media Group and SportsTime Ohio today announced an agreement that calls for FOX Sports to acquire SportsTime Ohio, the Cleveland-based regional sports network that has been offering local telecasts of Cleveland Indians games for the past seven seasons.

In addition, FOX Sports Media Group announced that it has secured the exclusive long-term local telecast rights for Indians baseball, ensuring that the Indians will once again be part of the FOX Sports portfolio of regionally televised hometown teams. Prior to the 2006 season, Indians games were locally televised by FOX Sports Ohio.

FOX Sports Ohio serves more than five million homes throughout the state of Ohio, as well as portions of Kentucky, Indiana, western Pennsylvania, western New York, and West Virginia. FOX Sports Ohio is the exclusive regional TV home of the Cincinnati Reds, Cleveland Cavaliers, Columbus Blue Jackets, Columbus Crew, Xavier Musketeers, and Cincinnati Bearcats.

SportsTime Ohio also offers other locally relevant sports content, including Cleveland Browns programming, OHSAA football and basketball playoffs and championships, and Mid-American Conference events.

“The acquisition of SportsTime Ohio solidifies our business in Ohio, and FOX Sports Media Group’s new long-term agreement with the Indians reunites the team with the FOX Sports family,” said Jeff Krolik, executive vice president, FOX Sports Networks. “We look forward to once again showcasing the Indians to their fans, as well as working with the Indians ownership to continue to enhance the value of this iconic franchise."

Cleveland Indians Chief Executive Officer Paul Dolan said: "We look forward to a long-term partnership with FOX that will continue to bring state-of-the-art broadcasts of Indians games to the fans while strengthening the franchise and enhancing our ability to build competitive teams."

Through its subsidiary FOX Sports Networks (FSN), FOX Sports Media Group is the leader in local sports programming, with 20 owned-and-operated regional sports networks, which collectively produce over 5,000 live local events each year and serve as the exclusive regional TV home to more than half of all MLB, NHL, and NBA teams.

Announcing Bearcats Ticket Office Takeover

FOX Sports Ohio is excited to give viewers an exclusive opportunity to experience University of Cincinnati Bearcats basketball live in action at Fifth Third Arena. FOX Sports Ohio is taking over the Bearcats ticket office for a “Ticket Office Takeover.”

During the 4pm Bearcats-Raiders game on this Saturday, Dec. 22, we will announce a special Bearcats ticket offer presented exclusively by FOX Sports Ohio. Throughout the game telecast, viewers will learn of the ticket offer details and instructions on how to take advantage of the offer.

Act fast because the special opportunity will only be available for FOX Sports Ohio viewers during Saturday’s game telecast. Tune in for FOX Sports Ohio’s Ticket Office Takeover!

FOX SuPPORTS OHIO's 2012 Season of Support

FOX Sports Ohio Celebrated the Holiday Season by Collecting Toys for Tots and Volunteering at Toys for Tots and the Cleveland Domestic Violence Center

As part of the 2012 Season of Support, FOX SupPORTS Ohio was honored to team up with Toys for Tots and Cleveland's Domestic Violence Center to give back to the community.

Toys for Tots

During the months of November and December, employees of FOX Sports Ohio and its neighboring South Hills businesses in Broadview Heights participated in a donation drive for the Toys for Tots.

The FOX Sports Ohio Girls actively promoted the collection drive through social media, and over 120 items were collected.

The Girls and FOX Sports Ohio staff delivered the toys to Toys for Tots and volunteered their time to help the marines sort and organize the donations. In this video, which is airing on FOX Sports Ohio as well as on FOXSportsOhio.com and social media, the FOX Sports Ohio Girls thank everyone who contributed to this year’s Toys for Tots collection drive.

For a full photo gallery from the delivery and volunteer time, click here.

Volunteering at the Domestic Violence Center “Twinkle Shop”

FOX Sports Ohio has been a long-time supporter of Cleveland’s Domestic Violence Center (DVC), and this holiday season provided staff the opportunity to give their time. In mid-December, the DVC hosted the “Twinkle Shop,” which provided women and children in need with the chance to shop and give to their families over the holidays.

The FOX Sports Ohio Girls and FOX Sports Ohio employees served dinner, helped children with various craft projects, and interacted with the 50 women and children who reside at the DVC’s shelter.

New "AC All Access" segment

FOX Sports Ohio recently launched a new Cavaliers Live pregame show segment where fans can ask Austin Carr questions through the FOX Sports Ohio Girls’ social media pages.

“AC All Access” has shown to be a great way to interact with fans via social media while promoting the FOX Sports Ohio Girls’ social media pages and Austin Carr on Twitter.

The first “AC All Access” aired prior to the Cavs-Suns game on Nov. 27th. The Girls solicited questions for Austin Carr from fans via Facebook and Twitter. They then selected and asked AC three questions during the segment.

Click below to watch the first one.

The second "AC All Access" was on December 11th when the Cavs hosted the Lakers. Click HERE to watch!

Bearcats Belk Bowl Preview Special

While the University of Cincinnati Bearcats football team prepares for their matchup against the Duke Blue Devils in the 2012 Belk Bowl on Dec. 27th, FOX Sports Ohio will feature Bearcats Belk Bowl Preview Special.

This 30-minute show will premiere on Sunday, Dec. 16th at 1pm with five replays leading up to the bowl game.

In addition to scouting the Blue Devils, the show will introduce new Bearcats football coach Tommy Tuberville and discuss his background and coaching philosophy. Veteran players will share their thoughts on resiliency and taking the necessary steps to adjust to the coaching change. The show will also present “The Best Plays of the 2012 Season” as voted by fans on Facebook and Twitter.

Bearcats Belk Bowl Preview Special

Sunday, Dec. 16th at 1pm
Thursday, Dec. 20th at 6:30pm
Friday, Dec. 21st at 1pm
Saturday, Dec. 22nd at6pm (following the 4pm UC-Wright State basketball game)
Tuesday, Dec. 25th at 7p and 9:30pm