Derek Futterman

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Derek Futterman is a former associate editor and sports media reporter for Barrett Media. He previously interned for Paramount within Showtime Networks, wrote for the Long Island Herald and served as lead sports producer at NY2C. Find him on X @derekfutterman.

Kevin Wildes is Committed to Smarts, Smiles and Surprises on FS1, ‘First Things First’

"They are committed to excellence, and there’s a healthy rivalry between us all on who gets to make the best point and who was right about whatever prediction, and it really fuels some fun television."

Jimmy Pitaro: ESPN Flagship Set Up To Be Successful, On Track For Fall 2025 Launch

"If you look at what you really need for Flagship to be successful, you need the content – we’re good. You need the product – we’re good. And we need the enhancements to the product. Again, ESPN+ is the foundation."

Tim Legler Has Sights Set on Being the Best NBA Analyst ESPN Has Ever Had

"The adrenaline and energy of going to the arenas now is something I’ve missed, and I’m getting now a heavy dose of that, and I absolutely love that."

ESPN Radio is Back on the Road With Expansive CFB Tailgate Tour

"The opportunity for us to go out to where the fans are is an incredible experience."

RJ Choppy Knows the National Media is Tuning In When Jerry Jones Appears on 105.3 The Fan

"We looked around the room like, ‘What’d he just say?,’ because we know he’s not our boss, he doesn’t employ the radio station, he doesn’t pay the radio station."

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Shaquille O’Neal’s DUNKMAN Competition Expanding To Global Slate In 2027

"Next year we’re going bigger. More cities, more countries, team battles and a junior division for the next generation. We’re building the future of the sport."

Drew Brees Joins SiriusXM Let’s Go Program For 2026 NFL Season

"I’m excited to join Jim Gray and our great list of guests on ‘Let’s Go’ as we break down the biggest moments in the NFL every week, giving fans tons of insight and entertainment."

iHeartMedia, Premiere Networks Inks Clay Travis to Contract Extension, New Sport & State Podcast Network

“Clay Travis is one of the most dynamic and influential voices in Talk radio, and we’re thrilled to continue our long-term partnership with him."

100.3 The Bull/Houston Debuts New Houston Morning Show

"I can't wait to bring our BIG ENERGY to The Morning Bull every day."