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.

Cassidy Hubbarth is Focused on Engaging NBA Fans on ESPN

“When I look back on my career and I think, ‘What is the time when I was feeling at my best?,’ it was on the NBA Tonight desk."

Shams Charania Wants to Work With People Who Are As Hungry As He Is

“There’s not really an offseason for the NBA, and I think that’s what makes the league fun...that’s what makes it so exciting and makes you want to get up every day in the morning.”

MLB Network Going All-In With Winter Meetings Coverage

“You’re chasing news the entire time. We’re obviously trying to make sure everything we’re getting is accurate – that’s most important – because there can be a lot of false information out there.”

Mike Silver Has An NFL Backstage Pass

“When you go through a career transition like that, let alone during a pandemic, you find out a referendum on all your relationships."

Jared Greenberg Took Leap of Faith With NBA on TNT

“You walk into the studio here in Atlanta on any given night and it’s a who’s who of some of the greatest players of all time.”

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Zack Bennett Named Permanent Host of Pure American Country Radio

The weekend show carries more than two decades of history.

Former Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz Announces Partnership With Pivot25 Productions

"I have always believed that the most enduring businesses are built at the intersection of great ideas, authentic leadership and human connection. That is what I see in Ryan Clark, Alicia Zubikowski and the entire Pivot25 team."

Sean Hannity Tells Karoline Leavitt: You Have a Future at Fox News

"I’m just being an honest broker here: I see a future for you in television if you want one. But this is not a new statement from me to you."

ESPN’s College GameDay Continues Record Viewership Pacing

"College GameDay averaged 2.8 million viewers from Oxford, up 4% from its 2025 season average."