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.

Mike Francesa Finds Podcasting More Passionate Than Radio

“What we do by our very nature – it’s more passionate; it’s just more compelling when the teams lose, especially if there’s a tough loss."

2 Points Of View On The Night LeBron James Made History

“You definitely feel the pressure of not making a mistake.”

Al Michaels Wasn’t Sure What to Expect From Amazon

“I didn’t know what my expectations were except for the fact that I knew that with Fred in control, this was going to look big-time – and it did.”

Jonathan Vilma Went To the Super Bowl As a Player, He Wants To Go Back as a Broadcaster

"The players obviously want to play their best; and then you have the media and FOX who wants to put out the best production, and so that I can really appreciate.”

Chris Carrino Refuses to Be Slowed By Muscular Dystrophy

“There’s more than one path to success, and I’ve had to take a different path than the one that I maybe envisioned as a kid."

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ESPN Granted Ability To Intervene In Lawsuit With WWE Over Unlimited Roll Out

"Now with ESPN's involvement, it's a more collaborative approach between the two partners in their defense."

Mobile Overtakes Radio As Primary Device For 13-34 Demo, Edison Research Data Shows

In 2015, mobile devices represented 19% of in-car listening for the demographic, while AM/FM Radio stood at 66%.

Stephen A. Smith Defends CNN and Fox News Over Donald Trump White House Ban

"Because you don't like the coverage that you're receiving, you're going to try and ban people from covering you? You can't go for that as a member of the media. You can't go for that."

CNN Elevates Leigh Waldman to Correspondent Role

Waldman will be based in Los Angeles.