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.

For Rich Eisen, the Best Idea Wins

"I think a person with a gift of gab and a sense of humor and humility and sense of self will succeed in the setting that I’m creating.”

Kay Adams is Working For a Seat at the Big Kids’ Table

“I’m not afraid to start something new; in fact, to me, it’s very rewarding to start something and have it grow.”

Jason Ross Jr. is Turning Versatility Into a Finished Product

"I think it’s a love for the industry and for the job that gets you through any sort of ups and downs, which actually do come in life in general.”

Todd Blackledge is Ready to Take in the Flavors of the Big Ten

“No matter how good of a player you are – and I’m sure Tom Brady will find this out; there’s nobody better than him – but doing TV is different than playing.”

Tom Glavine & Jeff Francoeur Turn Atlanta Braves Games Into a Party

"I do think there is a level of people tuning in because they’re intrigued by the broadcast and what’s going to happen and just having the opportunity to hear the four of us together.”

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KIRO Newsradio, 830 WCCO, KNX News, KYW Newsradio Win National Edward R. Murrow Awards

CBS News Radio also captured Overall Excellence and Newscast honors, even though the network ended its radio operation earlier this year.

Prime Video Announces 2026-2027 NBA Schedule Including Exclusive Coverage Of Emirates NBA Cup

"As we prepare to tip off our second season of NBA on Prime, we’re thrilled to present an exceptional lineup of games featuring the league's biggest stars, iconic rivalries, and high-stakes matchups within the Emirates NBA Cup and expanded postseason coverage, including our first-ever exclusive Eastern Conference Finals."

ESPN Announces Full 2026-2027 NBA Schedule Celebrating 25th Anniversary Of Game Coverage

"The 2025-26 NBA Regular Season on ABC and ESPN averaged 1.9 million viewers through 80 telecasts, up 11% from the year before and the network's best mark since 2018-19."

NBC Sports Announces Full NBA Schedule Of Broadcasts Spanning 100 Regular Season Games

"Our 2026-27 schedule not only features elite matchups on the biggest stages possible, but new programming innovations designed to build off last year’s resounding successes."