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.

Mark Schlereth Brings a Team-Oriented Focus to FOX Sports, ‘Breakfast Ball’ on FS1, and Denver Sports 104.3 The Fan

"One of the coolest things about being a broadcaster or broadcasting games is sitting around with the guys, talking about football, and talking about putting a show together."

Christopher ‘Mad Dog’ Russo Mixes Salesmanship with Showmanship on SiriusXM, ESPN, MLB Network

Sixteen years ago, in a move that left sports consumers and industry professionals stunned, Christopher “Mad Dog” Russo decided to leave WFAN to sign...

Tom Rinaldi Elevates Fox Sports’ Storytelling on NFL Sidelines, Features and ‘Sacred Acre’ Podcast

From the onset of his career in sports media, Tom Rinaldi has been one of the preeminent storytellers in the industry. As someone who...

Mike Eaby is Thriving After a Bittersweet Promotion at Westwood One

It was 3 a.m. when Mike Eaby returned home from a thrilling Monday Night Football matchup between the Philadelphia Eagles and Atlanta Falcons, engaging...

ESPN Analyst Jessica Mendoza Sees Progress, Wants More Promotion and Coverage of Women

During late August of the 2015 Major League Baseball season, Jessica Mendoza stepped into the broadcast booth to call a matchup between the St....

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"I was trying to figure out ways I could work with them in some like licensing way. But then I thought, '(Expletive) these guys. I don’t want to work for them. I just don’t.'”

Ryan Seacrest Heads Home as American Idol Moves to Atlanta

American Idol is leaving Los Angeles for the Atlanta...

FOX Sports Joe Davis Revealed Sharing A Beer With Brady Quinn While Calling NFL Games

"So we would open up one beer. Half a beer here, half a beer there in unmarked cups. Not to get drunk while we're doing the game, but more just to put him in that mindset of like we're two dudes at the bar watching the game."

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"The record reshuffles a list packed with modern heavyweights"