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Hey, whatever happened to that ‘Pivot with Alex Rodriguez’ show on ESPN?
In the last two years, a whole bunch of media companies pivoted to video (with disappointing results). In...
Alex Rodriguez and Barstool Sports are launching a sports business podcast
The podcast will cover the business successes and failures of its guests, in and out of the sports world.
Packers fire Mike McCarthy after embarrassing loss, name A̶a̶r̶o̶n̶ ̶R̶o̶d̶g̶e̶r̶s̶ Joe Philbin interim head coach
Pardon My Take had the scoop.
Michael Rapaport sues Barstool for defamation/breach of contract, wants the world to know he does not have herpes
"Along with the money, Rapaport claims Barstool engaged in a 'campaign to discredit' and embarrass him, including accusing him of having herpes. The actor wants to make it clear in legal documents that he does not have herpes."
Pat McAfee talks leaving Barstool Sports, his new deal with MyBookie, and stunning his parents with his retirement from the NFL
McAfee said his 2017 exit from the NFL for the media world stunned even his parents, saying "My mom and dad had no idea what the hell was going on. ...They were very mindblown by the whole thing."
TVG/FanDuel launch two new gambling shows, the Lisa Kerney-hosted More Ways to Win and The Barstool Sports Advisors
The latest new gambling-focused shows are coming from TVG and FanDuel.
Pat McAfee leaving Barstool Sports after ‘being disrespected by the business people in the building’
Despite McAfee not blaming Dave Portnoy and Erika Nardini, the two of them accepted responsibility for McAfee's departure.
Barstool Sports’ Twitch account suspended after threatening streamer
Swatting, or even the threat of swatting, is not a good look
If the Chernin Group sells their interest in Otter Media to AT&T, will they focus more on expanding Barstool?
Barstool Sports parent Chernin Group is reportedly close to selling its half of Otter Media, which could lead to them investing more time and resources in the plans to expand Barstool's operations.
After acrimonious Barstool exit, Michael Rapaport is hosting a live NBA Finals show for Fancred
"For me, with sports, I don’t try to act like I know it all. I’m a fan, and I try to keep it fan. It takes a genius to play a fool, and I don’t mind playing the fool."
Ebersol family announces new NFL, XFL rival league, with impressive backing and a media deal
The league's investors include Peter Thiel and The Chernin Group, and a TV deal with CBS has already been worked out.
Michael Rapaport sends Barstool Sports a cease and desist letter over the Rapaport clown t-shirt
Is this thing becoming more serious with lawyers getting involved?
Bleacher Report CEO Dave Finocchio calls Barstool Sports “fraternity content,” says they’re “never going to be as big as we are”
"They're not politically correct. They're definitely more, it feels to me like, white males who want to join a country club. They're never going to be as big as we are because we work very hard to be inclusive and we don't offend people. They purposely offend people and that's what they do, but a lot of people love that."
Barstool Sports gets $15 million more from Chernin Group, plans to double staff, expand Rough and Rowdy, launch branded alcohol
The new funding values Barstool at around $100 million overall. This latest $15 million investment will be used for all sorts of expansions, from hiring more staff to boosting their boxing promotion and maybe launching branded alcohol or bars.
