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.

Michael Smith Isn’t Trying To Be All Things to All People

“I don’t want to be a ‘Walmart’ podcast network where everything’s under this one roof."

Joy Taylor Brings the Best of Herself to the Air Every Day

“When I’m sitting at a bar talking to people about sports or sitting around the house watching a game, there’s no apologies given for the opinions. I think that’s what makes opinion shows that are really great and cut through and resonate.”

Independent Content Creators Capture Essence of the Game

Most of these personalities got their start working independently and either continue to do so or are in partnership with larger brands amid growth.

WFAN Starts Its Next Chapter

“The good news about FAN is the brand is so strong. It has proven that it can survive any loss.”

Dan Patrick Looks Back With the Finish Line in Sight

“There’d be nothing better than when I say goodbye, I’m saying goodbye and I still feel like I’m at the top of my game or at least somewhere on that totem pole.”

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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."