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Portnoy Accuses Cooper and Franklyn of Plotting Fake Harassment Exit From Barstool
entertainment14 days ago

Portnoy Accuses Cooper and Franklyn of Plotting Fake Harassment Exit From Barstool

Dave Portnoy claims in his memoir Cancel Me If You Can that Alex Cooper and Sofia Franklyn plotted to exit Barstool Sports by fabricating sexual-harassment claims after meeting Logan Paul in 2019, pushing for huge pay, IP ownership, and merch control while their Call Her Daddy podcast stalled as leverage. Cooper later secured major deals with SiriusXM, while Franklyn left the show in 2020 and plans to publish a memoir about the fallout.

Portnoy alleges Call Her Daddy duo plotted harassment claim to exit Barstool contracts
business15 days ago

Portnoy alleges Call Her Daddy duo plotted harassment claim to exit Barstool contracts

In a Wall Street Journal profile accompanying his upcoming memoir, Dave Portnoy claims that Call Her Daddy hosts Alex Cooper and Sofia Franklyn planned to accuse Barstool of sexual harassment to get out of their contracts, saying they were willing to burn bridges to advance. The piece revisits their 2020–21 split over IP and the paths each took afterward (Cooper to Spotify, Franklyn leaving Barstool), with Portnoy’s memoir 'Cancel Me If You Can' due June 30.

Portnoy’s Memoir Signals Possible End to Goodell Rift, with Movie Dreams in Sight
entertainment15 days ago

Portnoy’s Memoir Signals Possible End to Goodell Rift, with Movie Dreams in Sight

Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy discusses his new memoir Cancel Me If You Can, detailing his rise from a Boston newspaper to a digital empire, the infamous feud with NFL commissioner Roger Goodell, and tensions with Barstool stars Dan Katz and PFT, while hinting at a possible thaw with Goodell and envisioning a Bradley Cooper–led movie adaptation.

Lesnar: Championships Don’t Define Me—My Kids Are My Legacy
sports3 months ago

Lesnar: Championships Don’t Define Me—My Kids Are My Legacy

In a Spittin Chiclets interview, Brock Lesnar says none of his championships or accolades matter to him and that his kids Duke, Turk, and daughter Mya are his true legacy; he describes himself as a private person beyond his on-screen persona, embraces being a hockey dad, and notes WrestleMania plans and retirement rumors while mentioning a 2025 WWE contract renewal.

Sofia Franklyn Reveals Memoir to Spill the Call Her Daddy Fallout in Daddy Issues
culture4 months ago

Sofia Franklyn Reveals Memoir to Spill the Call Her Daddy Fallout in Daddy Issues

Sofia Franklyn, the former co-host of Call Her Daddy, is releasing a memoir titled Daddy Issues (due Nov. 10) that dives into the public fallout from her split with Alex Cooper and Barstool founder Dave Portnoy, her emotional and professional reinvention, and how she intends to tell her story on her own terms with a cover and narrative meant to go beyond online narratives.

Fox Sports Nears Deal with Dave Portnoy and Barstool Sports
sports1 year ago

Fox Sports Nears Deal with Dave Portnoy and Barstool Sports

Fox Sports is close to a deal with Dave Portnoy and Barstool Sports to bring their content to FS1, including Portnoy's regular appearances on the college football pregame show Big Noon Kickoff, aiming to attract the 18-34 demographic and compete with ESPN's College GameDay. The deal would also include Barstool programming to replace recently canceled shows, marking a strategic move to boost ratings and audience engagement.