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.

Amazon Prime Video Making Final Preparations For NFL, Thursday Night Football

Amazon Prime Video seems to be equipped with the necessary tools on that end, as it plans to utilize various skycams, super slo-mo cameras and other camera angles to better present the game.

Tyrone Johnson Striving For The Best Show Ever on 97.5 The Fanatic

Over the years, Johnson was encouraged by his colleagues to do more in the industry while his bosses discouraged him from trying new things. In fact, in 2004, both a boss and a co-worker told him that he would scare white people if he started hosting, as there were no Black radio hosts that were not former athletes at that time.

Evan Roberts, Self-Professed Sports Maniac, Thrives at WFAN

From an early age, Roberts knew that radio was the medium through which he wanted to express his fandom, especially WFAN.

Mike Conti Is Full Speed Ahead at 92.9 The Game

Conti immediately recognized the importance of versatility in media and willingly adapted his career to attain his goal of working in a major market.

Tim Kurkjian, Forever Curious and Now Forever a Hall of Famer

“It’s the greatest achievement of my professional career, and there is not a close second; there will never be a close second,” Kurkjian stated.

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Netflix Secures Rights To 2030 FIFA World Cup In Spain, Andorra

"With Spain set to host in 2030, we’re thrilled to bring every match to fans across Spain and Andorra on Netflix."

MLS Commissioner Don Garber Sees Hidden Jewel In League’s Broadcasts On Apple

"To have Apple vision to be able to see things like you could see it in the stadium. I'm confident that we'll be able to translate the in-stadium passion and experience to something that will come through to a viewer and can be the MLS point of difference."

Miami Marlins Broadcaster Reportedly Fired For Lack Of Selling DTC Subscriptions On Social Media

"What’s strange is I was told during our in-season review that I was “the best host” on our broadcasts. Think about that."

CBS News Denies Lesley Stahl Nearly Quit After Edits to Latest 60 Minutes Story

“This is a ludicrous, twisted narrative."