Derek Futterman
@derekfutterman.bsky.social
Versatile multimedia professional | Award-winning journalist | Multiplatform broadcaster and producer
New on @sportsmediawatch.bsky.social: The Versant Media spin transaction will take place in early January; Space City Home Network introduces a DTC option; and more sports media news.
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News: Versant, Space City Home Network, Craig Carton and more
The Versant spin transaction will be completed in early January; Space City Home Network introduces a DTC option; and more sports media news.
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December 4, 2025 at 1:32 AM
New on @sportsmediawatch.bsky.social: The Versant Media spin transaction will take place in early January; Space City Home Network introduces a DTC option; and more sports media news.
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New on @sportsmediawatch.bsky.social: Details emerge as Warner Bros. Discovery suitors submit second-round bids.
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Details emerge as WBD suitors submit second-round bids
Warner Bros. Discovery has reportedly received second-round bids from Paramount, Comcast and Netflix as it weighs strategic alternatives.
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December 2, 2025 at 10:04 PM
New on @sportsmediawatch.bsky.social: Details emerge as Warner Bros. Discovery suitors submit second-round bids.
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New on @sportsmediawatch.bsky.social: The second-round bid due date for Warner Bros. Discovery is reportedly not a deadline for "last-and-final" offers; two ACC teams will play a Week 0 game in Brazil next season; and more sports media news.
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News: WBD, NASCAR, ACC and more
Second-round bids for WBD are reportedly due Monday; the ACC will play a Week 0 game in Brazil; and more sports media news.
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December 1, 2025 at 6:43 PM
New on @sportsmediawatch.bsky.social: The second-round bid due date for Warner Bros. Discovery is reportedly not a deadline for "last-and-final" offers; two ACC teams will play a Week 0 game in Brazil next season; and more sports media news.
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New on @sportsmediawatch.bsky.social: Scott Van Pelt could continue on "Monday Night Countdown" should he host a new 5 PM @espn.com show; YouTube TV and TelevisaUnivision reach a new carriage deal; and more sports media news.
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News: Scott Van Pelt, Netflix, YouTube TV and more
Scott Van Pelt could continue "Countdown" hosting with a 5 PM show; YouTube TV inks deal with TelevisaUnivision; and more sports media news.
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November 26, 2025 at 8:34 PM
New on @sportsmediawatch.bsky.social: Scott Van Pelt could continue on "Monday Night Countdown" should he host a new 5 PM @espn.com show; YouTube TV and TelevisaUnivision reach a new carriage deal; and more sports media news.
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New on @sportsmediawatch.bsky.social: Fubo calls out NBCUniversal amid an ongoing carriage dispute; Joe Buck will guest anchor "Good Morning America" before @espn.com "Monday Night Football" in Week 13; and more sports media news.
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News: Fubo-NBCU, CFP-ESPN, Joe Buck and more
Fubo calls out NBCU in its carriage dispute; Joe Buck will guest on "GMA" before "MNF" in Week 13; and more sports media news.
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November 26, 2025 at 12:51 AM
New on @sportsmediawatch.bsky.social: Fubo calls out NBCUniversal amid an ongoing carriage dispute; Joe Buck will guest anchor "Good Morning America" before @espn.com "Monday Night Football" in Week 13; and more sports media news.
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New on @sportsmediawatch.bsky.social: A behind-the-scenes look at an episode of @espn.com "Sunday NFL Countdown" with insights from Mike Greenberg, Tedy Bruschi and Drew Gallagher.
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ESPN 'Sunday NFL Countdown' has found a new home in The Big Apple
A behind-the-scenes look at the production of ESPN "Sunday NFL Countdown" from Disney headquarters in New York City.
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November 25, 2025 at 9:14 PM
New on @sportsmediawatch.bsky.social: A behind-the-scenes look at an episode of @espn.com "Sunday NFL Countdown" with insights from Mike Greenberg, Tedy Bruschi and Drew Gallagher.
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New on @sportsmediawatch.bsky.social: The Players Era Festival is reportedly in media rights discussions; NBC Olympics announces hosts for USA Network and @cnbc.com coverage; and more sports media news.
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News: Players Era, NBC Olympics, WFAN and more
The Players Era Festival is reportedly in discussions about its media rights; NBC Olympics reveals hosts; and more sports media news.
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November 24, 2025 at 10:05 PM
New on @sportsmediawatch.bsky.social: The Players Era Festival is reportedly in media rights discussions; NBC Olympics announces hosts for USA Network and @cnbc.com coverage; and more sports media news.
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The sideline reporter playbook on @sportsmediawatch.bsky.social: Jenny Taft discusses conducting interviews on Fox Sports CFB broadcasts.
November 23, 2025 at 8:02 PM
The sideline reporter playbook on @sportsmediawatch.bsky.social: Jenny Taft discusses conducting interviews on Fox Sports CFB broadcasts.
The sideline reporter playbook on @sportsmediawatch.bsky.social: John Giannone explains how he reports from between the benches for New York Rangers broadcasts on MSG Networks.
November 22, 2025 at 11:42 PM
The sideline reporter playbook on @sportsmediawatch.bsky.social: John Giannone explains how he reports from between the benches for New York Rangers broadcasts on MSG Networks.
The sideline reporter playbook on @sportsmediawatch.bsky.social: Vanessa Richardson talks about what she likes about where the sports media industry is going.
November 21, 2025 at 8:18 PM
The sideline reporter playbook on @sportsmediawatch.bsky.social: Vanessa Richardson talks about what she likes about where the sports media industry is going.
New on @sportsmediawatch.bsky.social: Paramount reportedly lands UEFA Champions League rights in some European countries; The CW wants to broadcast more Bowl games; and more sports media news.
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News: Paramount, Disney-YouTube TV, The CW and more
Paramount reportedly lands Champions League rights in parts of Europe; The CW wants to broadcast more Bowl games; and more sports media news.
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November 21, 2025 at 12:37 AM
New on @sportsmediawatch.bsky.social: Paramount reportedly lands UEFA Champions League rights in some European countries; The CW wants to broadcast more Bowl games; and more sports media news.
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The sideline reporting playbook on @sportsmediawatch.bsky.social: Katie George talks about versatility covering football, basketball and additional sports for @espn.com.
November 20, 2025 at 7:14 PM
The sideline reporting playbook on @sportsmediawatch.bsky.social: Katie George talks about versatility covering football, basketball and additional sports for @espn.com.
The sideline reporting playbook on @sportsmediawatch.bsky.social: Jackie Redmond explains how she covers hockey for the "NHL on TNT."
November 19, 2025 at 10:19 PM
The sideline reporting playbook on @sportsmediawatch.bsky.social: Jackie Redmond explains how she covers hockey for the "NHL on TNT."
New on @sportsmediawatch.bsky.social: @mlb.com media rights deals with @espn.com, NBC Sports and @netflix.com are reportedly going to be announced Wednesday; Netflix reveals its NFL Christmas Day broadcast team; and more sports media news.
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News: MLB rights, Disney-Sling, Netflix and more
MLB is reportedly announcing new rights deals; Disney is denied a preliminary injunction in Sling lawsuit; and more sports media news.
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November 19, 2025 at 5:54 PM
New on @sportsmediawatch.bsky.social: @mlb.com media rights deals with @espn.com, NBC Sports and @netflix.com are reportedly going to be announced Wednesday; Netflix reveals its NFL Christmas Day broadcast team; and more sports media news.
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New on @sportsmediawatch.bsky.social: The sideline reporter playbook, with insights from Jenny Dell, Kathryn Tappen, Jenny Taft, John Giannone, Kendra Douglas, Hannah Mears, Jackie Redmond, Michael Grady, Katie George, Vanessa Richardson and Jared Greenberg.
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The sideline reporting playbook: What it takes to succeed in a changing landscape
Sideline reporters from national and regional television networks discuss their craft and how they approach the job in the "SMW Playbook."
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November 18, 2025 at 6:36 PM
New on @sportsmediawatch.bsky.social: The sideline reporter playbook, with insights from Jenny Dell, Kathryn Tappen, Jenny Taft, John Giannone, Kendra Douglas, Hannah Mears, Jackie Redmond, Michael Grady, Katie George, Vanessa Richardson and Jared Greenberg.
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New on @sportsmediawatch.bsky.social: The NFL is looking at more markets for international games; Sinclair has interest in potentially merging with Scripps; and more sports media news.
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News: NFL, Sinclair-Scripps, ESPN and more
The NFL is exploring more markets for international games; Sinclair could potentially merge with Scripps; and more sports media news.
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November 17, 2025 at 11:42 PM
New on @sportsmediawatch.bsky.social: The NFL is looking at more markets for international games; Sinclair has interest in potentially merging with Scripps; and more sports media news.
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New on @sportsmediawatch.bsky.social: Disney CEO Bob Iger said the company is "working tirelessly to close" a licensing deal with YouTube TV; @mls.bsky.social will adopt a new league calendar in 2027; and more sports media news.
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News: Disney-YouTube TV, MLS, Larry Brooks and more
The impasse between Disney and YouTube TV reaches two weeks; MLS approves a scheduling change; and more sports media news.
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November 13, 2025 at 11:33 PM
New on @sportsmediawatch.bsky.social: Disney CEO Bob Iger said the company is "working tirelessly to close" a licensing deal with YouTube TV; @mls.bsky.social will adopt a new league calendar in 2027; and more sports media news.
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New on @sportsmediawatch.bsky.social: The Olympics schedule for LA 2028 has been revealed; @unrivaledwbb.bsky.social adds a fourth night of games on TNT Sports; and more sports media news.
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News: LA 2028, USA Sports, Unrivaled and more
The LA 2028 Olympic schedule is revealed; Unrivaled Basketball adds a fourth night of games; and more sports media news.
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November 13, 2025 at 1:47 AM
New on @sportsmediawatch.bsky.social: The Olympics schedule for LA 2028 has been revealed; @unrivaledwbb.bsky.social adds a fourth night of games on TNT Sports; and more sports media news.
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New on @sportsmediawatch.bsky.social: Disney and YouTube TV have not yet agreed to rates for @espn.com and ABC networks, according to a source familiar with the situation.
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Disney, YouTube TV yet to agree on ESPN, ABC rates
Disney and YouTube TV have yet to agree on rates for ESPN and ABC as the impasse between the companies nears the two-week mark.
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November 12, 2025 at 11:40 PM
New on @sportsmediawatch.bsky.social: Disney and YouTube TV have not yet agreed to rates for @espn.com and ABC networks, according to a source familiar with the situation.
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New on @sportsmediawatch.bsky.social: @paramountplus.com is raising prices in January as its new UFC deal begins; FanDuel Sports Network to add programming from @the-ringer.bsky.social; and more sports media news.
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News: Paramount, FanDuel Sports Network, CBS Sports and more
Paramount+ will raise prices next January; FanDuel Sports Network is adding shows from The Ringer; and more sports media news.
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November 11, 2025 at 5:25 PM
New on @sportsmediawatch.bsky.social: @paramountplus.com is raising prices in January as its new UFC deal begins; FanDuel Sports Network to add programming from @the-ringer.bsky.social; and more sports media news.
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New on @sportsmediawatch.bsky.social: Comcast reportedly hires bankers amid Warner Bros. Discovery interest; @espn.com "College GameDay" will be available on X for a second consecutive week; broadcasters for the NFL Madrid Game; and more sports media news.
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News: Comcast-WBD, ESPN, Netflix and more
Comcast reportedly hires bankers amid WBD interest; ESPN will offer "College Gameday" on X again; and more sports media news.
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November 7, 2025 at 10:23 PM
New on @sportsmediawatch.bsky.social: Comcast reportedly hires bankers amid Warner Bros. Discovery interest; @espn.com "College GameDay" will be available on X for a second consecutive week; broadcasters for the NFL Madrid Game; and more sports media news.
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New on @sportsmediawatch.bsky.social: Warner Bros. Discovery reportedly aims to announce future plans by Christmas; Formula One executives discuss the new partnership with Apple; and more sports media news.
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News: WBD, Formula One, Sinclair and more
Warner Bros. Discovery reportedly sets a deadline on announcing a future outlook; F1 execs discuss the Apple deal; and more sports media news.
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November 6, 2025 at 2:42 AM
New on @sportsmediawatch.bsky.social: Warner Bros. Discovery reportedly aims to announce future plans by Christmas; Formula One executives discuss the new partnership with Apple; and more sports media news.
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New on @sportsmediawatch.bsky.social: Frustration has been mounting amid the ongoing impasse between The Walt Disney Company and YouTube TV.
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Frustrations mounting over Disney-YouTube TV impasse
The dispute between The Walt Disney Company and YouTube TV is frustrating consumers as the impasse approaches a week and several missed games.
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November 5, 2025 at 6:17 PM
New on @sportsmediawatch.bsky.social: Frustration has been mounting amid the ongoing impasse between The Walt Disney Company and YouTube TV.
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New on @sportsmediawatch.bsky.social: The impasse between The Walt Disney Company and YouTube TV continues; FuboTV co-founder and CEO David Gandler discusses the company merger with Hulu + Live TV; and more sports media news.
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News: Disney-YouTube TV, Fubo, Bob Trumpy and more
Disney networks remain unavailable on YouTube TV; David Gandler discusses the Fubo merger with Hulu + Live TV; and more sports media news.
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November 4, 2025 at 12:13 AM
New on @sportsmediawatch.bsky.social: The impasse between The Walt Disney Company and YouTube TV continues; FuboTV co-founder and CEO David Gandler discusses the company merger with Hulu + Live TV; and more sports media news.
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New on @sportsmediawatch.bsky.social: YouTube TV could reportedly launch a new skinny bundle; Mike Cavanagh of Comcast discusses potential M&A; and more sports media news.
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News: YouTube TV, Comcast, FanDuel Sports Network and more
YouTube TV reportedly considering new skinny bundle; Comcast president Mike Cavanagh discusses potential M&A; and more sports media news.
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October 31, 2025 at 1:36 AM
New on @sportsmediawatch.bsky.social: YouTube TV could reportedly launch a new skinny bundle; Mike Cavanagh of Comcast discusses potential M&A; and more sports media news.
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