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.

John Buccigross is Lacing Up His Skates for ESPN’s Frozen Frenzy

"I love that challenge of doing a highlight without a script, and so this is right up my alley."

Erin Andrews is Always in the Middle of the Action

"It’s fun, and FOX allows us to have a personality, which I’m really, really grateful for."

Steve Politziner is Moving Good Karma Brands Forward

"ESPN recognizes that Good Karma has been a best-in-class operator and affiliate at the local level, and our nimbleness allows us to do a really good job on their behalf.”

Molly McGrath is Sprinting Towards Excellence

"Is there burnout? Yeah, but I wouldn’t be able to prepare any other way."

Fred Toucher is Determined to Live to Tell His Story

"It was a necessity; I didn’t have any other options. I couldn’t lie [because] I was going to get found out."

Breaking

Former ESPN Host Mike Hill: Consumers Need To Stop Blaming ESPN For Changes

"Stop blaming the network. Many of YOU bought into exactly what it is today! In fact, what sports overall has become. A bunch of arguing, hot takes & debate."

93 WIBC News Director John Herrick Exits

"I look forward to what comes next and the opportunity to continue contributing meaningful work."

Anthony Cumia: Howard Stern’s Struggling Due to American Culture Shifts

"How shocking could a guy be talking about boobies when you could watch the hardest of hardcore porn right there on your phone?"

Dan Patrick: ESPN Should “Show More Dignity” With Layoffs Approach

"The only thing that I would say is show dignity to those people in how you let them go. That's all."