Barstool Sports
Coverage of Barstool Sports in the Nexus archive.
- Dave Portnoy says ‘billionaire after billionaire’ offering to fund him to run against Mayor Mamdani
Dave Portnoy, founder of Barstool Sports, stated that multiple billionaires have offered to fund his potential mayoral run against New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani. Portnoy described the financial offers as 'unsolicited' and coming from 'serious people' during a podcast appearance.
- Dave Portnoy on running "Barstool Sports" like "SNL"
Dave Portnoy founded 'Barstool Sports' after quitting a sales job he disliked and choosing to start his own venture.
- CANCEL ME IF YOU CAN: Dave Portnoy takes aim at cancel culture critics who 'already decided' the verdict
Dave Portnoy, founder of Barstool Sports, distinguishes between accountability for offensive speech and cancel culture, arguing people should face criticism for harmful remarks but rejects combing through old material to judge individuals. He criticizes resurfaced comments from politicians like Zohran Mamdani-backed candidates and discusses his new book 'Cancel Me If You Can,' which chronicles building Barstool Sports.
- 'Every Time I Buy It, It Tanks': Dave Portnoy Says He's Losing Millions as Bitcoin Falls
Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy claims he is losing millions on Bitcoin as its value declines. Despite the losses, he has decided to hold onto his Bitcoin holdings, even if its price drops to zero.
- Dave Portnoy joins Amna Nawaz on 'Settle In'
Dave Portnoy, founder of Barstool Sports, released a memoir titled 'Cancel Me If You Can,' detailing the growth of Barstool from a gambling newsletter to a multimedia company. He discussed politics, culture, and controversies with Amna Nawaz on the podcast 'Settle In.'
- Alex Cooper, Sofia Franklyn planned to break Barstool contract with ‘fake’ sexual harassment claims: Dave Portnoy
Dave Portnoy's memoir claims Alex Cooper and Sofia Franklyn planned to use false sexual harassment allegations to break their Barstool contract, but they changed their stance after meeting with Logan Paul. The allegations involve contract disputes and potential legal tactics.
- Alex Cooper, Sofia Franklyn planned to break Barstool contract with ‘fake’ sexual harassment claims: Dave Portnoy
Dave Portnoy claims in his memoir that Alex Cooper and Sofia Franklyn planned to break their Barstool contract using 'fake' sexual harassment claims but later changed their minds about pay and contracts after meeting with Logan Paul.
- Dave Portnoy scorches Platner operative with punishing takedown after odd request
Dave Portnoy criticized political strategist Jeff Coote and Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner after being approached for a collaboration on an ad targeting private equity in sports. Platner's ad, which criticized Fenway Sports Group owner John Henry II, was pulled by New England SportsNet due to intellectual property concerns, and Platner faces backlash over his Nazi-themed tattoo.
- Dave Portnoy scorches Platner operative with punishing takedown after odd request
Dave Portnoy, CEO of Barstool Sports, harshly criticized political strategist Jeff Coote for connecting him with Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner over a private equity-themed ad targeting Red Sox owner John Henry. Portnoy mocked Platner's Nazi-associated tattoo and rejected collaboration, while Platner's ad was pulled by Fenway-owned NESN for intellectual property violations.
- Hochul press office feuds with Dave Portnoy on X as critics roast governor in her own replies
New York Governor Kathy Hochul's press office engaged in a public feud with Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy on social media over antisemitic incidents in New York City. The exchange began after New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani posted criticism of city leadership, prompting Portnoy to respond and eventually be targeted by Hochul's press office with a meme. Critics accused the governor's team of treating the issue like a joke.