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.

Caroline Fenton Looks to Make a National Impact at Yahoo Sports After Leaving 102.5 The Game

"I think what I’m expecting from Yahoo is continuing to push the envelope in the best possible way; is continuing to find ways to serve sports fans in a fun and different way."

Jim Nantz Recognizes the Grind and Appreciates the Journey with CBS Sports

"I’ve never been more proud of a show than what we did for the Super Bowl. There’s not a play or a call or a story that I want back – none, zero."

Jen Lada Has Built a Multiplatform Presence at ESPN

"I always say my job is to make the viewer care about somebody and root for somebody that they might ordinarily not root for or care about."

Jake Peavy Feels the Connection to Baseball and Willie Mays at Rickwood Field

"Rickwood Field is going to bring the best out in us if we let it, but for me, it’s not really scripting too much of the night."

Greg Hill is Turning the Tables in Morning Drive on WEEI

"I think this business is slowly moving farther and farther away from dollars being dependent on being the #1 station or where you’re ranked when it comes to Nielsen."

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ESPN Granted Ability To Intervene In Lawsuit With WWE Over Unlimited Roll Out

"Now with ESPN's involvement, it's a more collaborative approach between the two partners in their defense."

Mobile Overtakes Radio As Primary In-Car Device For 13-34 Demo, Edison Research Data Shows

In 2015, mobile devices represented 19% of in-car listening for the demographic, while AM/FM Radio stood at 66%.

Stephen A. Smith Defends CNN and Fox News Over Donald Trump White House Ban

"Because you don't like the coverage that you're receiving, you're going to try and ban people from covering you? You can't go for that as a member of the media. You can't go for that."

CNN Elevates Leigh Waldman to Correspondent Role

Waldman will be based in Los Angeles.