Derek Futterman
@derekfutterman.bsky.social
Versatile multimedia professional | Award-winning journalist | Multiplatform broadcaster and producer
New on @sportsmediawatch.bsky.social: A judge dismisses Paramount motion to expedite lawsuit against Warner Bros. Discovery; Elle Duncan reportedly hosting some @mlb.com coverage on @netflix.com; and more sports media news.
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News: Paramount-WBD, Elle Duncan, Michael Jordan and more
A judge dismisses Paramount motion to expedite lawsuit against WBD; Elle Duncan reportedly hosting some MLB/NFLX; and more sports media news.
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January 16, 2026 at 12:46 AM
New on @sportsmediawatch.bsky.social: A judge dismisses Paramount motion to expedite lawsuit against Warner Bros. Discovery; Elle Duncan reportedly hosting some @mlb.com coverage on @netflix.com; and more sports media news.
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New on @sportsmediawatch.bsky.social: Local broadcasts of Washington Nationals baseball will be produced, disseminated by @mlb.com; SailGP signs two-year extension with @cbssports.bsky.social; and more sports media news.
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News: Nationals local rights, SailGP, Fox-TikTok and more
The Nationals announce MLB partnership for local broadcasts; SailGP inks media rights extension with CBS Sports; and more sports media news.
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January 14, 2026 at 10:35 PM
New on @sportsmediawatch.bsky.social: Local broadcasts of Washington Nationals baseball will be produced, disseminated by @mlb.com; SailGP signs two-year extension with @cbssports.bsky.social; and more sports media news.
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ICYMI on @sportsmediawatch.bsky.social: Fox reportedly considered favorite to land Mike Tomlin should he decide to work in television; @netflix.com said to be preparing to make bid all cash for WBD streaming/studio assets; and more sports media news.
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News: Mike Tomlin, Netflix-WBD, Kaylee Hartung and more
Fox is reportedly "considered the favorite" for Mike Tomlin should he decide to work in TV; Hartung joins NBC SB; and more sports media news.
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January 14, 2026 at 10:19 PM
ICYMI on @sportsmediawatch.bsky.social: Fox reportedly considered favorite to land Mike Tomlin should he decide to work in television; @netflix.com said to be preparing to make bid all cash for WBD streaming/studio assets; and more sports media news.
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New on @sportsmediawatch.bsky.social: An interview with USA Sports president on the Sports Media Watch Podcast. Hong discusses the sports portfolio, what viewers can expect, the Versant Media business and more.
January 13, 2026 at 11:09 PM
New on @sportsmediawatch.bsky.social: An interview with USA Sports president on the Sports Media Watch Podcast. Hong discusses the sports portfolio, what viewers can expect, the Versant Media business and more.
New on @sportsmediawatch.bsky.social: A new report on potential expansion of the CFP; Paramount files a lawsuit against Warner Bros. Discovery; and more sports media news.
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News: CFP, Paramount-WBD, Netflix and more
A new report on future expansion of the College Football Playoff; Paramount has sued WBD; and more sports media news.
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January 13, 2026 at 1:43 AM
New on @sportsmediawatch.bsky.social: A new report on potential expansion of the CFP; Paramount files a lawsuit against Warner Bros. Discovery; and more sports media news.
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New on @sportsmediawatch.bsky.social: Paramount is valuing Discovery Global at $0/share; two longtime tennis analysts are no longer at @espn.com; and more sports media news.
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News: Paramount-WBD, ESPN, YES Network and more
Paramount is valuing Discovery Global at $0/share; ESPN makes changes to its tennis broadcasting roster; and more sports media news.
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January 9, 2026 at 1:22 AM
New on @sportsmediawatch.bsky.social: Paramount is valuing Discovery Global at $0/share; two longtime tennis analysts are no longer at @espn.com; and more sports media news.
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New on @sportsmediawatch.bsky.social: @espn.com reportedly wants to keep the Monday night window for annual NFL Wild Card game; Tom Pelissero reports Matt Ryan would not continue working at CBS with potential Atlanta Falcons role; and more sports media news.
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News: ESPN NFL, Matt Ryan, Malika Andrews and more
ESPN reportedly has interest in keeping its Monday night window for an NFL Wild Card game; an update on Matt Ryan; and more sports media news.
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January 7, 2026 at 12:04 AM
New on @sportsmediawatch.bsky.social: @espn.com reportedly wants to keep the Monday night window for annual NFL Wild Card game; Tom Pelissero reports Matt Ryan would not continue working at CBS with potential Atlanta Falcons role; and more sports media news.
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New on @sportsmediawatch.bsky.social: Mark Silverman is "stepping away" from his role as Fox Sports president/COO "in the coming months."
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Silverman "stepping away" from Fox Sports role in coming months
Fox Sports president/COO Mark Silverman is "stepping away" from his current role at the company "in the coming months."
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January 6, 2026 at 9:03 PM
New on @sportsmediawatch.bsky.social: Mark Silverman is "stepping away" from his role as Fox Sports president/COO "in the coming months."
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New on @sportsmediawatch.bsky.social: Main Street Sports Group reportedly misses payments to "numerous undisclosed NBA teams"; Versant Media shares fall in Nasdaq debut; and more sports media news.
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News: Main Street RSNs, Versant, DISH-Disney and more
Main Street reportedly misses January payments to "numerous undisclosed NBA teams"; Versant down in trading; and more sports media news.
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January 5, 2026 at 11:00 PM
New on @sportsmediawatch.bsky.social: Main Street Sports Group reportedly misses payments to "numerous undisclosed NBA teams"; Versant Media shares fall in Nasdaq debut; and more sports media news.
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New on @sportsmediawatch.bsky.social: A new report on the local media future of the @nationals.com as the MASN deal expires at the end of February; Cumulus Media receives a preliminary injunction against Nielsen; and more sports media news.
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News: Nationals local rights, DAZN-FDSN, Cumulus-Nielsen and more
The Washington Nationals will reportedly bring local rights to MLB Media; a Cumulus-Nielsen update; and more sports media news.
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January 2, 2026 at 10:31 PM
New on @sportsmediawatch.bsky.social: A new report on the local media future of the @nationals.com as the MASN deal expires at the end of February; Cumulus Media receives a preliminary injunction against Nielsen; and more sports media news.
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New on @sportsmediawatch.bsky.social: Warner Bros. Discovery reportedly plans to reject Paramount's takeover bid next week.
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WBD reportedly planning to reject latest Paramount takeover bid
Warner Bros. Discovery is reportedly planning to reject a hostile takeover bid with amended terms from Paramount.
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December 30, 2025 at 11:48 PM
New on @sportsmediawatch.bsky.social: Warner Bros. Discovery reportedly plans to reject Paramount's takeover bid next week.
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New on @sportsmediawatch.bsky.social: Matt Ryan has reportedly "had conversations" about returning to the Atlanta Falcons in a "significant" front office role; USC football head coach Lincoln Riley calls out Notre Dame; and more sports media news.
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News: Matt Ryan, Mark Sanchez, USC-Notre Dame and more
CBS Sports broadcaster Matt Ryan has reportedly discussed a front office role with the Atlanta Falcons; and more sports media news.
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December 30, 2025 at 3:33 AM
New on @sportsmediawatch.bsky.social: Matt Ryan has reportedly "had conversations" about returning to the Atlanta Falcons in a "significant" front office role; USC football head coach Lincoln Riley calls out Notre Dame; and more sports media news.
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New on @sportsmediawatch.bsky.social: Bill Simmons will launch his podcast on @netflix.com with a live episode; Comcast president Mike Cavanagh signs a new contract with the company; and more sports media news.
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News: Bill Simmons, Comcast, Netflix-WBD and more
Bill Simmons will make his Netflix debut in January; Mike Cavanagh signs a new contract with Comcast; and more sports media news.
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December 26, 2025 at 8:27 PM
New on @sportsmediawatch.bsky.social: Bill Simmons will launch his podcast on @netflix.com with a live episode; Comcast president Mike Cavanagh signs a new contract with the company; and more sports media news.
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ICYMI on @sportsmediawatch.bsky.social: An in-depth look at Nielsen Big Data + Panel and other methodological changes within its television measurement service.
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The Needle: Nielsen Big Data + Panel is redefining TV measurement
A comprehensive look at recent methodological changes instituted by Nielsen Media Research, such as Big Data and OOH.
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December 23, 2025 at 9:00 PM
ICYMI on @sportsmediawatch.bsky.social: An in-depth look at Nielsen Big Data + Panel and other methodological changes within its television measurement service.
www.sportsmediawatch.com/2025/12/niel...
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New on @sportsmediawatch.bsky.social: Paramount amends its bid for Warner Bros. Discovery; USC and Notre Dame CFB teams will not play each other next season; and more sports media news.
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News: Paramount-WBD, USC-Notre Dame, FOX Sports Radio and more
Paramount guarantees backing from Larry Ellison in quest for WBD; the USC-Notre Dame matchup goes on hiatus; and more sports media news.
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December 23, 2025 at 12:04 AM
New on @sportsmediawatch.bsky.social: Paramount amends its bid for Warner Bros. Discovery; USC and Notre Dame CFB teams will not play each other next season; and more sports media news.
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New on @sportsmediawatch.bsky.social: Gerry Cardinale discusses the Paramount offer for Warner Bros. Discovery; the NFL has reportedly sent RFPs for its Melbourne Game next season; and more sports media news.
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News: Paramount-WBD, NFL Australia, WNBPA and more
Gerry Cardinale discusses Paramount's bid for WBD; the NFL reportedly sends out RFPs for the 2026 Melbourne Game; and more sports media news.
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December 19, 2025 at 10:04 PM
New on @sportsmediawatch.bsky.social: Gerry Cardinale discusses the Paramount offer for Warner Bros. Discovery; the NFL has reportedly sent RFPs for its Melbourne Game next season; and more sports media news.
www.sportsmediawatch.com/2025/12/para...
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New on @sportsmediawatch.bsky.social: An in-depth look at Nielsen Big Data + Panel and other methodological changes within its television measurement service.
www.sportsmediawatch.com/2025/12/niel...
www.sportsmediawatch.com/2025/12/niel...
The Needle: Nielsen Big Data + Panel is redefining TV measurement
A comprehensive look at recent methodological changes instituted by Nielsen Media Research, such as Big Data and OOH.
www.sportsmediawatch.com
December 19, 2025 at 8:32 PM
New on @sportsmediawatch.bsky.social: An in-depth look at Nielsen Big Data + Panel and other methodological changes within its television measurement service.
www.sportsmediawatch.com/2025/12/niel...
www.sportsmediawatch.com/2025/12/niel...
New on @sportsmediawatch.bsky.social: Standard General's co-founder has reportedly been in talks about investing in or purchasing Warner Bros. Discovery TV networks; Isiah Thomas will be a guest analyst on @nbaonnbc.bsky.social; and more sports media news.
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News: WBD, Isiah Thomas, Doug Gottlieb and more
Standard General's co-founder has reportedly been in talks about investing or purchasing WBD TV networks; and more sports media news.
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December 19, 2025 at 12:08 AM
New on @sportsmediawatch.bsky.social: Standard General's co-founder has reportedly been in talks about investing in or purchasing Warner Bros. Discovery TV networks; Isiah Thomas will be a guest analyst on @nbaonnbc.bsky.social; and more sports media news.
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New on @sportsmediawatch.bsky.social: @netflix.com inks video podcast deals with Barstool Sports, iHeartMedia; the @ewscrippsco.bsky.social board rejects Sinclair takeover offer; and more sports media news.
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News: Netflix, Scripps-Sinclair, Initial Group and more
Netflix signs video podcast deals with Barstool Sports and iHeartMedia; the Scripps board rejects Sinclair's bid; and more sports media news.
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December 18, 2025 at 2:33 AM
New on @sportsmediawatch.bsky.social: @netflix.com inks video podcast deals with Barstool Sports, iHeartMedia; the @ewscrippsco.bsky.social board rejects Sinclair takeover offer; and more sports media news.
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New on @sportsmediawatch.bsky.social: Warner Bros. Discovery is reportedly preparing to tell shareholders to reject the Paramount bid for the whole company; Rebecca Lowe is returning to NBC Olympics coverage; and more sports media news.
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News: WBD-Paramount, Rebecca Lowe, Roxanna Scott and more
WBD reportedly preparing to tell shareholders to reject Paramount bid; Rebecca Lowe is returning to NBC Olympics; and more sports media news.
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December 16, 2025 at 11:37 PM
New on @sportsmediawatch.bsky.social: Warner Bros. Discovery is reportedly preparing to tell shareholders to reject the Paramount bid for the whole company; Rebecca Lowe is returning to NBC Olympics coverage; and more sports media news.
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New on @sportsmediawatch.bsky.social: NBC Sports planning for on site “Sunday Night Baseball” studio shows; Robert Griffin III to call an “NFL on Fox” game this weekend; and more sports media news.
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News: NBC Sports, Robert Griffin III, Notre Dame and more
NBC Sports plans on a road studio show for "Sunday Night Baseball" on the road; RGIII returns to NFL coverage; and more sports media news.
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December 12, 2025 at 2:06 AM
New on @sportsmediawatch.bsky.social: NBC Sports planning for on site “Sunday Night Baseball” studio shows; Robert Griffin III to call an “NFL on Fox” game this weekend; and more sports media news.
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New on @sportsmediawatch.bsky.social: TKO's Mark Shapiro on UFC events potentially airing on WBD platforms if Paramount acquires company; @netflix.com executives have reportedly yet to engage anyone on EPL rights; and more sports media news.
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News: TKO Group Holdings, Netflix, Fox Sports and more
TKO’s Mark Shapiro floats potential of UFC on HBO, TNT, if Paramount acquires WBD; Netflix yet to engage on EPL; and more sports media news.
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December 11, 2025 at 1:38 AM
New on @sportsmediawatch.bsky.social: TKO's Mark Shapiro on UFC events potentially airing on WBD platforms if Paramount acquires company; @netflix.com executives have reportedly yet to engage anyone on EPL rights; and more sports media news.
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New on @sportsmediawatch.bsky.social: The battle for Warner Bros. Discovery between @netflix.com and Paramount could reportedly stretch into next year.
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Netflix, Paramount could be headed for 'bidding war' in WBD quest
The battle for Warner Bros. Discovery assets could result in a "bidding war" between Netflix and Paramount.
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December 10, 2025 at 11:27 PM
New on @sportsmediawatch.bsky.social: The battle for Warner Bros. Discovery between @netflix.com and Paramount could reportedly stretch into next year.
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New on @sportsmediawatch.bsky.social: Joe Buck "beyond humbled" to win Ford C. Frick Award from @baseballhall, credits Bob Costas for advocacy. Both discussed the honor with SMW.
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Joe Buck "beyond humbled" to receive Frick Award honor
Former "MLB on Fox" voice and ESPN announcer Joe Buck has won the 2026 Ford C. Frick Award for excellence in broadcasting.
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December 10, 2025 at 8:43 PM
New on @sportsmediawatch.bsky.social: Joe Buck "beyond humbled" to win Ford C. Frick Award from @baseballhall, credits Bob Costas for advocacy. Both discussed the honor with SMW.
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New on @sportsmediawatch.bsky.social: Paramount issues a hostile takeover bid for Warner Bros. Discovery and is targeting synergies; Comcast president Mike Cavanagh discusses its WBD bid; and more sports media news.
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News: Paramount-WBD, Comcast, Notre Dame and more
Paramount has issued a hostile takeover bid for WBD and is looking at synergies; Notre Dame misses the CFP; and more sports media news.
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December 8, 2025 at 11:40 PM
New on @sportsmediawatch.bsky.social: Paramount issues a hostile takeover bid for Warner Bros. Discovery and is targeting synergies; Comcast president Mike Cavanagh discusses its WBD bid; and more sports media news.
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