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.

Football Night in America Ready to Flourish After Several Changes

While there are plenty of familiar faces returning, the on-air personalities will bring a new mix of unique experience and perspective to each broadcast, leading up to Sunday Night Football with Mike Tirico, Cris Collinsworth and Melissa Stark.

Ian Eagle Is Still a Student At Heart

“I try to be a student of this so whatever my assignment is I immersed myself in it."

Mike Tirico, Cris Collinsworth ‘Already Comfortable’ Together

“I understand there’s going to be a transition period of time, but we’ve already spent a lot of time together, obviously, getting ready for this season,” Collinsworth said.

ESPN: Troy Aikman and Joe Buck Were ‘At The Top Of Our List’

“For me, they are simply the best team out there. Their chemistry, their love of the game and the high standard they set for themselves [is what] I think… makes them an incredible team.”

Michael Grady Has Proved The Doubters Wrong

“I’m excited about it because this whole situation and this team and their makeup reminds me of the teams that I grew up rooting for in Indiana where it felt like it’s us against the world,” Grady said.

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4 Non Blondes Singer Linda Perry Documentary

I remember the first time I saw the band...

20 Brands in 20 Days: Chris Lloyd, WBAB & 106.1 BLI

"It's hard to fake Long Island. You gotta be it."

Cassette Comeback Defies Digital Music Streaming Dominance

"In a culture built around infinite, frictionless content, that kind of deliberate attention has become rare enough to feel almost radical."

Why the NBA Should Never Give up Their Spot to the NFL on Christmas Day

"The NFL is powerful enough to change the way sports fans consume Christmas Day. It is not powerful enough to make the NBA abandon it."