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.

Bruce Beck Still Wants to Outwork His Competition

“I certainly wasn’t more talented but I just believed you could build relationships and you could outwork people."

Noah Eagle Brings a Hardcore Attitude Everywhere

"It wasn’t necessarily the glitz and glamor. It was the relationships; it was the preparation; it was the craft.”

Ryan Ruocco Has Sports in His DNA

“I think the key to doing a national game is not sounding like you’re parachuting in. You need to sound like you have your finger on the pulse of what’s been happening."

Scott Shapiro Sees Bright Multiplatform Future for FOX Sports Radio

"We want people who do their homework, who come on the air, tell great stories, make the audience think and react and really make people smarter while entertaining them.”

MSG Networks Pairing of Sam Rosen, Joe Micheletti Is Music to Rangers Fans Ears

“Mistakes are not acceptable. Not that anybody is standing there and hitting you over the head if you make a mistake, but you have to strive for perfection. You want to bring the best out of yourself and to the broadcast, and I think that’s always been the case.”

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"So we would open up one beer. Half a beer here, half a beer there in unmarked cups. Not to get drunk while we're doing the game, but more just to put him in that mindset of like we're two dudes at the bar watching the game."

Ella Langley’s “Choosin’ Texas” Sets Billboard Hot 100 Record

"The record reshuffles a list packed with modern heavyweights"

ESPN College Basketball Analyst Chris Spatola Unexpectedly Passes Away at 47

"He was thoughtful, prepared and passionate about the sport, earning the respect of colleagues, coaches, players and fans alike."