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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.

New Sunday Night Baseball Booth Focused On Modern Game

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“You’re going to see us genuinely get excited about today’s game at a time when that’s really needed on a national broadcast.”

3 NHL Broadcasters Reflect On League’s Sudden Pause

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"The landscape of professional sports, as it has been for the last two years, is unprecedented and always subject to change."

Desmond Howard, David Pollack Reflect On Evolution Of College GameDay

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Two of College GameDay's analysts explain just how different the show is now from when it started in 1993.

NBA Countdown Crew Crossing Fingers For Christmas Day

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“The one obligation we have [as broadcasters] is to make sure that come hell or high water, 99 times out of 100, we’re there,” said Smith.

Does Playing The Game Prepare You For Sports Radio?

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"I think it’s a lot easier being a pro athlete receiving constructive criticism than maybe somebody who’s never gone through that before."
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Why Broadcast Radio Will Never Get Its Fair Share of Political Advertising Dollars

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Political advertising was never built as a meritocracy, and campaigns don't always spend where the numbers point them. They spend where the instinct — and the image — feels safest.

How “Swagu” Marcus Spears Built His Second Career at ESPN

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"My wife and my kids will forever be the priority. I’ll literally walk away from anything if I felt it was a detriment to them and my family. I got the greatest job because I don’t get flack from my bosses knowing what’s most important to me."

Why The Tennessee Titans Pulling Jared Stillman’s Credential Needs More Specifics

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"Professional franchises don’t have to agree with a media member. They don’t have to like the questions being asked or the opinions being offered. But when a credential is pulled immediately after pointed criticism and no explanation is provided, it creates the appearance that a dissenting voice is being punished for being dissenting."

Why The Conclave Wanted a Final Farewell After 45 Years

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"Just come to Minneapolis. Remember the good times and bring in some new ones. That's all I'm asking. Bring along your ideas."