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Barstool founder Dave Portnoy says free speech should come with accountability: you can be criticized for offensive remarks, but there’s a line between holding someone to account and dredging up years of dirt to smear them. He argues that politicians are a different case and even floated a potential run against NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani while promoting his new book Cancel Me If You Can.
Barstool founder Dave Portnoy blasted the USMNT after their 4-1 World Cup defeat to Belgium, calling the display embarrassing and criticizing the defense and goalkeeper, joking about a soccer draft, before congratulating Belgium as the superior team.
Barstool founder Dave Portnoy reacted with NSFW remarks to the Celtics’ trade of Jaylen Brown to the 76ers for Paul George and draft picks, saying George doesn’t move the needle and predicting Boston would likely struggle to contend, potentially needing more moves from Brad Stevens.
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.
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.
Brianna LaPaglia, known as Brianna Chickenfry, has entered the ongoing feud between Alex Cooper and Alix Earle, with Cooper accusing LaPaglia of insulting her in comments and sharing alleged DMs. LaPaglia pushed back, claiming she’s a fan and friend of Earle and noting their DM exchanges, while the dynamic revolves around Portnoy’s behind-the-scenes influence.
A Mississippi State University student was arrested after yelling antisemitic comments and throwing coins at Dave Portnoy, the founder of Barstool Sports, during a public event. The incident was captured on video and led to the student's withdrawal from the university. Portnoy responded by condemning the hate speech and highlighting a concerning rise in antisemitism.
Dave Portnoy reports a significant increase in daily antisemitic hate comments, highlighting a concerning shift in the level of hate directed at him and the Jewish community, emphasizing the importance of speaking out against such hate.
Barstool Sports' Dave Portnoy criticized ESPN's Ryan Clark as a 'race-baiter' after Clark dismissed reporter Peter Schrager in a debate, leading to backlash and potential tension at ESPN, with Clark having a history of controversial comments on racial issues in sports.
Ohio State has barred Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy from entering Ohio Stadium during the Big Noon Kickoff show for the Ohio State vs. Texas game, likely due to his vocal support for Ohio State's rival Michigan and his outspoken social media presence.
Fox Sports has announced a comprehensive partnership with Barstool Sports and its founder Dave Portnoy, including Portnoy joining Fox's college football show, the creation of a new daily studio show on Fox Sports 1, and digital content collaborations, marking a significant expansion of Barstool's presence in sports media.
Fox Sports has announced a comprehensive partnership with Barstool Sports, including Portnoy appearing on Fox's college football pregame show, Barstool content airing on FS1, and a new daily show hosted by Portnoy on FS1, aiming to attract a younger audience and create digital synergies.
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.
FOX Sports and Barstool Sports are close to a deal that would see Dave Portnoy join FOX’s Big Noon Kickoff and bring additional Barstool content to FS1, as part of a strategy to compete with ESPN’s College GameDay and revamp FS1’s programming lineup, though details are still pending.
Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy was targeted with an antisemitic slur during a pizza review in Toronto, prompting him to criticize the incident and take action against those involved, including revoking a trip to Auschwitz offered to a fan who posted a hateful sign on social media.