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Ole Miss freshman Mary Kate Cornett on NBC Nightly News

Mary Kate Cornett story was The Athletic’s most-read article of 2025

Katie Strang's story about Mary Kate Cornett topped The Athletic's readership in 2025, detailing how the Ole Miss student's life was upended by false rumors amplified on major sports media platforms.

By Sam Neumann OnJan 1, 2026 0
Credit: Dave Portnoy, Pat McAfee

Barstool Sports

The worst sports media story of 2025: The Mary Kate Cornett controversy and fallout

Pat McAfee apologizes to Mary Kate Cornett

Jimmy Pitaro was ‘happy’ with Pat McAfee’s on-air apology to Mary Kate Cornett

"They were satisfied, Pat was satisfied, I was happy with Pat's on-air apology, and we move on."

By Brendon Kleen OnAug 11, 2025 0
Credit: The Pat McAfee Show on ESPN

ESPN

Pat McAfee issues on-air apology to Mary Kate Cornett for discussing false Ole Miss scandal

Credit: Liam McGuire

Barstool Sports

Barstool outclasses ESPN, Pat McAfee with Mary Kate Cornett apologies

Sep 8, 2018; Syracuse, NY, USA; A Syracuse Orange fan holds a flag with the Barstool Sports logo prior to the game against the Wagner Seahawks at the Carrier Dome. Mandatory Credit: Rich Barnes-USA TODAY Sports

Barstool Sports’ Kevin Clancy, Jack McGuire, and Nicholas Longley apologize for amplifying Mary Kate Cornett rumor

"Personally, professionally, and every which way, I am genuinely sorry."

By Ben Axelrod OnApr 11, 2025 0
Dave Portnoy (middle) attends the game between the Dallas Mavericks and Boston Celtics during game four of the 2024 NBA Finals at American Airlines Center.

Dave Portnoy vows tighter editorial oversight at Barstool amid fallout from Ole Miss rumor

According to NBC’s Tom Llamas, Portnoy has “worked to up Barstool’s editorial standards” in the aftermath.

By Sam Neumann OnApr 11, 2025 0
Appearing on NBC News, Dave Portnoy apologized for Barstool Sports' role in amplifying the Mary Kate Cornett rumor.

Dave Portnoy apologizes to Mary Kate Cornett: ‘I thought we were better than that’

"Morally, we were wrong."

By Ben Axelrod OnApr 11, 2025 0
During his 'Big Night Aht' event, Pat McAfee appeared to break his silence on the Mary Kate Cornett situation.

Pat McAfee seemingly breaks silence on Mary Kate Cornett’s legal threats

"It won't be as impossible to be a fan of mine going forward."

By Ben Axelrod OnApr 10, 2025 0
Ole Miss freshman Mary Kate Cornett on NBC Nightly News

Andrew Marchand addresses ‘ESPN’s Pat McAfee problem’ around Mary Kate Cornett comments

"Why is that on ESPN? How does that fit on ESPN?"

By Andrew Bucholtz OnApr 8, 2025 0
Ryan Whitney, Dave Portnoy and Kirk Minihane on The Unnamed Show

Dave Portnoy seeks ‘praise’ for Barstool after avoiding viral Ole Miss student story

"Weirdly, I think we should be getting praised. We said no!"

By Brandon Contes OnApr 3, 2025 0
Ole Miss freshman Mary Kate Cornett on NBC Nightly News

Mary Kate Cornett takes direct aim at Pat McAfee: ‘I’m not a public figure that you can go talk about on your show...

"I don't think these boys know what they're doing to people."

By Drew Lerner OnApr 2, 2025 0
Pat McAfee Mary Kate Cornett

Ole Miss student Mary Kate Cornett shares her traumatic experience after viral rumor hit ‘The Pat McAfee Show’

Ole Miss student Mary Kate Cornett says she was the victim of false rumors on social media amplified most prominently by Pat McAfee.

By Matt Yoder OnApr 1, 2025 0
Pat McAfee Mary Kate Cornett

Viral Ole Miss student Mary Kate Cornett calls out Barstool, Pat McAfee in post claiming defamation

"I have been the victim of a deliberate and coordinated cyberattack spreading categorically false and defamatory information."

By Brendon Kleen OnFeb 27, 2025 0

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