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.

Keith McPherson Is Just A Fan at WFAN Living His Dream

“The biggest thing I tell people is that there’s no gatekeepers. If you’re dope, people will find you. Make videos; make content; write your thoughts out and put them on Twitter."

Randy Scott and Gary Striewski Are Poised to Take SportsCenter Into the Future

“This is SportsCenter.” Those iconic words have been spoken over since 1979. Randy Scott and Gary Striewski are helping usher them into the future.

ABC is Ready for a Stanley Cup Final 18 Years in the Making

Before this season, ABC/ESPN last had playoff hockey in 2004. Now, Sean McDonough will call the first Stanley Cup Final for the network in nearly two decades.

Doc Emrick’s Love Letter is Hockey and… Language

The Hall-of-Fame broadcaster Doc Emrick developed his love for the sport and the art of the call early in life and never let go of either.

Joe Buck, Troy Aikman Visit Bristol For First Time Since Signing With ESPN

“My anticipation for the start of this season is literally off the charts; I’ve never been this excited.”

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ESPN’s Direction Could Influence Their Decision On Troy Aikman

"ESPN is changing, and so is the audience it is trying to reach. The network is investing in younger voices, creators and personalities who can live beyond the traditional broadcast window. Aikman represents a different era of sports media."

The Industry According To: Jason Garte/The Mix Group

"It’s time to crank those headphones up again to deafening levels and MANUFACTURE downright EPIC product again"

Jason Goff Isn’t Recreating the Past by Going ‘Unscripted’ With 312 Sports

"I’m now to a point in my life where I realize how okay it is for me to be exactly who the f**k I am."

How Streaming Platforms Became Radio Without Knowing It

I used to make the annual pilgrimage to South...