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Derek Futterman
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Versatile multimedia professional | Award-winning journalist | Multiplatform broadcaster and producer
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.

www.sportsmediawatch.com/2025/11/comc...
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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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New on @sportsmediawatch.bsky.social: A settlement has been reached between Disney and Google in the lawsuit regarding Justin Connolly; Paramount begins layoffs; and more sports media news.

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News: Justin Connolly, Paramount, WNBA and more
Paramount and UFC have expanded their partnership to commence in 2026; a new WNBA CBA is unlikely before Friday; and more sports media news.
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October 29, 2025 at 11:14 PM
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New on @sportsmediawatch.bsky.social: The Walt Disney Company and YouTube TV have yet to reach a new distribution agreement; the broadcast crew for the NFL Berlin Game on 11/9; and more sports media news.

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News: Disney-YouTube TV, WBD, Pat McAfee and more
Disney and YouTube TV have yet to reach a deal amid an impending deadline; Discovery Global to hold an Upfront; and more sports media news.
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October 28, 2025 at 12:04 AM
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New on @sportsmediawatch.bsky.social: Warner Bros. Discovery considers next steps amid reported external interest; Amazon's Prime Video will broadcast the NFL Black Friday game globally; and more sports media news.

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News: Warner Bros. Discovery, FIFA World Cup, Prime Video and more
Warner Bros. Discovery is considering a sale; Prime Video is expanding NFL Black Friday Football; and more sports media news.
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October 22, 2025 at 10:43 PM
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New on @sportsmediawatch.bsky.social: The @nbaonnbc.bsky.social returns tonight after 23 years. Insights from Mike Tirico, Carmelo Anthony, Reggie Miller and more about what to expect and the excitement for tipoff.

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NBC ready to resume NBA broadcasts after two-decade pause
NBC Sports will resume its broadcasts of the NBA after a 23-year wait with a doubleheader on Tuesday night.
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October 21, 2025 at 8:39 PM
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New on @sportsmediawatch.bsky.social: Reports of forthcoming layoffs at Paramount; the future of @espn.com “Monday Night Football” doubleheaders; and more sports media news.

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News: Paramount, ESPN, Meadowlark and more
Paramount is reportedly preparing to begin layoffs next week; ESPN nets could air more "MNF" doubleheaders next season; and more.
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October 20, 2025 at 11:58 PM
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New on @sportsmediawatch.bsky.social: Colin Cowherd discusses reaching 400 affiliates for "The Herd," airing on FS1, the growth of @thevolume.bsky.social and more.

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Colin Cowherd on radio affiliates, FS1, The Volume and more
Founder of The Volume and FS1 host Colin Cowherd discusses his radio show reaching 400 affiliates, the evolution of "The Herd" and more.
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October 19, 2025 at 3:17 PM
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New on @sportsmediawatch.bsky.social: Shae Cornette has been named the new host of "First Take" on @espn.com; a deal between The Ringer and @netflix.com; and more sports media news.

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News: Shae Cornette, The Ringer, Main Street Sports Group and more
Shae Cornette has been named the new host of "First Take" on ESPN; The Ringer and Netflix agree to a deal; and more sports media news.
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October 16, 2025 at 8:17 PM
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New on @sportsmediawatch.bsky.social: Paramount is reportedly continuing to explore purchasing Warner Bros. Discovery; NBA TV announces its live game schedule and new programming; and more sports media news.

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News: Paramount-WBD, NBA TV, 97.3 The Game and more
Paramount reportedly continues exploring a purchase of Warner Bros. Discovery; NBA TV announces new programming; and more sports media news.
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October 13, 2025 at 11:47 PM
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New on @sportsmediawatch.bsky.social: An interview with NBC Sports president Rick Cordella on the Sports Media Watch Podcast. Cordella discusses the @nbaonnbc.bsky.social, relaunch of NBCSN, NFL and @mlb.com media rights and more.
October 13, 2025 at 9:48 PM
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Full Podcast: NBC Sports president Rick Cordella on:
-- The relaunch of NBCSN
-- The return of the NBA on NBC and Jordan's role
-- NBC's MLB rights deal
-- The NFL's desire to renegotiate its rights deals early
-- Any interest in NHL reunion?
and much more
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NBC Sports president Rick Cordella on NBCSN, NBA on NBC, MLB deal, NFL negotiations and more
Podcast Episode · Sports Media Watch Podcast · 10/13/2025 · 46m
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October 13, 2025 at 9:34 PM
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New on @sportsmediawatch.bsky.social: The NFL is reportedly moving the Pro Bowl to the Super Bowl market; NBC Olympics announces its hockey commentary teams; and more sports media news.

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News: Pro Bowl Games, UEFA rights, NBC Olympics and more
The NFL is reportedly planning to move the Pro Bowl to the Super Bowl host market; the latest on UEFA; and more sports media news.
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October 10, 2025 at 1:04 AM