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.

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"Entertainment is what you might think of Nashville, but if you’re really here in the sports landscape, people care about sports."

Mike Bacsik Chose Television With the Texas Rangers Without Ruling Out a Sports Radio Return

"Until the very end, I never thought I was leaving The Fan or leaving radio."

How Joe Beninati Chronicled Alex Ovechkin’s GR8 Chase

"I was just laser-focused in the last couple of weeks, especially as his climb continued, to make sure that I’d be there at the right time."

Jane Slater is Shining a Spotlight the Dallas Cowboys Command on NFL Network

"I’ve never gotten called to the carpet for my reporting, but that’s because as a journalist, if you are a fair reporter and you can back up with facts, it’s journalism..."

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"The fastball is not the only pitch I’m trying to throw, and over the course of my career, I’ve tried to mix in different pitches and do things different ways."

Breaking

Stephen A. Smith Reveals He Was Consulted About Ryan Clark Being a Part of ESPN Layoffs

"Was I asked what I thought what my feelings were? Yes, I was. Of course I said we have to keep them. But I don't get to make those decisions."

ESPN New York’s Chris Carlin on Bart Scott Departure From Network: “This Is a Very Rough Day”

"I love him. Just for so many people, this is a very tough day. This is an unfortunate reality across a lot of industries these days, especially ours."

Mark Schlereth: ESPN Didn’t Feel Ryan Clark Could “Hold That In” When Pulled From NFL Live

"I don't think they felt comfortable that Ryan Clark would be able to hold that in. So, they let him go for the day and then pulled him off air before he had a chance."