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.

Elle Duncan is Showcasing Fandom in the Spotlight at ESPN

"We are really unique in that our audiences are young, they’re consuming on different platforms and the investment from a company like ESPN, which has been around for 20 years investing in this space, is paying those dividends now."

Matt Vasgersian Fires Strikes In Search of ‘Santa Maria’ on MLB Network

"You learn something doing play-by-play that you didn’t know yesterday, and you learn something studio hosting that you didn’t know yesterday about the game, the sport, and it’s huge."

Women in Sports Media are Changing the Narrative Towards Covering Football

"Fifteen years ago, women didn’t have the opportunities they have now in sports."

After KNBR Exit, Tom Tolbert Welcomes Freedom With the Bay Area Sports Collective

"I’m on to my thing now, and Cumulus and KNBR are doing their thing, and I wish everybody the best of luck."

Cleveland Guardians’ Broadcaster Tom Hamilton Got the Call to the Baseball Hall of Fame in the Most Unlikely of Times

"Normally I wouldn’t pick up because I didn’t know the number, but 'Cooperstown' came across the front of my phone."

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Bomani Jones “Stunned” So Many People Care About ESPN Drama With Joe Buck, Troy Aikman

"People don't even really like them that much. Like, they're fine. But they're not [Pat] Summerall and [John] Madden. It's not that sort of situation, and people really, really care,"

Tom Brady Caught Using Profane Language for Second Time This Season on FOX Sports

"Brady has steadily improved as a broadcaster since joining FOX Sports. Nevertheless, live television leaves little room for reflexive reactions like this one."

FOX Corp. Reports 22% Revenue Increase During 2026’s 3rd Quarter

"These record results coupled with the strong momentum we are continuing to see across our business gives us confidence in delivering value for shareholders in a thoughtful and disciplined manner.”

WKRP-FM Plans To Recreate Infamous Turkey Drop Minus Live Birds

"WKRP is bringing the legend back, but this time, as God is my witness, this time we’ve got it right."