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New York Post
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Sal Licata's WFAN warning for Craig Carton after Fox Sports cancelation
WFAN host Sal Licata issued a stern warning to former colleague Craig Carton. Carton recently had his show, 'Breakfast Ball,' canceled by Fox Sports and The Athletic reported that a WFAN return could be in the offing for the 56-year-old. 'And by the way, I'm not worried about Craigy coming back,' Licata said Wednesday on the midday show he co-hosts with Brandon Tierney, according to Awful Announcing. 'I told it to his face. This was years ago, whenever he came back the last time. You can come back all you want, you're not taking my spot.' Sal Licata isn't going down to Craig Carton wihtout a fight. Getty Images for Fanatics While it's unclear whether Fox has other plans for Carton, it makes sense that he could return to The Fan after he had spent 13 years making a name for himself at the legendary New York radio station. Carton worked with WFAN from 2007 to 2017, hosting 'Boomer and Carton' in the mornings before he spent time in prison for fraud charges that the shock jock said was a result of a gambling problem. He returned to WFAN in 2020 to host the afternoon show with Evan Roberts and departed in 2023 when he joined Fox Sports. He launched 'The Carton Show' in 2023 that aired in the early mornings and was later rebranded 'Breakfast Ball.' Craig Carton's show 'Breakfast Ball' was canceled on Fox Sports. GC Images Carton does have a show with FanDuel, which launched in March called 'The Comeback with Craig Carton,' that primarily focuses on responsible gambling and recovery. Carton, a recovering gambling addict, also goes around to colleges to speak about problem gambling, among other things.
USA Today
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Cowboys fans will no longer be saddled with vociferous nonsense as FS1 cancels Speak
FS1 has cancelled Speak, removing two of Dak Prescott's most vocal critics, Joy Taylor and LeSean McCoy, from the network. Cowboys fans may see this as the end of a long, biased run. For years, FS1's flagship program Speak felt less like a sports show and more like a panel of hecklers in the cheap seats - loud, repetitive, and obsessed with tearing down Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott. But this week, the curtain finally closed. As part of a broader shakeup to its daytime lineup, FS1 canceled Speak, along with two other shows: Breakfast Ball and The Facility. That means not only the end of a nine-year run for Speak (originally launched as Speak for Yourself), but also the quiet exit of hosts Joy Taylor and LeSean 'Shady' McCoy — two of the network's loudest voices when it came to criticizing the Dallas Cowboys. Their vitriol-veiled-as-analysis typically involved laps of the same recycled takes. McCoy in particular turned the phrase 'Dak Prescott is ASS ass' into a personal catchphrase, repeating it at every opportunity like it was part of the show's theme song. While Speak occasionally brought on insightful guests like David Helman or James Jones, the core cast never passed up a chance to blame Prescott for the Cowboys' perceived shortcomings or paint him as mediocre. At one point, Joy Taylor even argued he deserved more criticism than other quarterbacks simply because he 'wears a star on his helmet.' It's one thing to challenge a quarterback's performance. It's another to roast one man to the point that it's associated with the brand as it was with Speak. Now, some of the loudest voices in the anti-Prescott echo chamber are off the air. The cancellation comes amid legal drama at FS1, where Taylor is named in a lawsuit alleging she contributed to an unsafe work environment. Fellow Speak host Emmanuel Acho is also mentioned in the suit, adding another layer to the show's unraveling. Whether this shakeup leads FS1 in a better direction remains to be seen. But for Cowboys fans, it feels like the end of an exhausting off-Broadway run where the storyline never changed, and the Cowboys were always cast as the punchline.
Time of India
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Joy Taylor's FOX Sports scandal: Everything about the backstage drama, show cancellations, and lawsuit that led to her exit
Joy Taylor's departure from FOX Sports after nearly a decade marks a significant shift in her career (Image via IG) Joy Taylor's unexpected departure from FOX Sports marks a turning point in her high-profile media career. After nearly a decade on air, her exit comes amid controversy, network overhauls, and a growing shift toward personal brand-building in sports media. Longtime TV host Joy Taylor departs FOX Sports after network shake-up and off-screen drama After nearly a decade with FOX Sports, Joy Taylor's high-profile exit from the network marks a dramatic shift not only in her career—but also in how sports media handles scandal and reinvention. Taylor, 38, had become one of the most recognizable voices in sports broadcasting, first gaining traction on Undisputed with Skip Bayless and Shannon Sharpe before co-hosting The Herd and ultimately fronting FS1's Speak alongside Keyshawn Johnson and Paul Pierce. But now, after FS1 canceled Speak, Breakfast Ball, and The Facility, Taylor's time with the network has ended. While no official statement has been issued by FOX, the timing has led many to question if more than just programming cuts were behind the decision. Controversy off-camera may have influenced FS1's decision In the past year, Taylor has found herself at the center of swirling rumors and legal troubles. She was named in a harassment-related lawsuit involving a former colleague, and her name has been linked romantically to both FOX Sports executive Charlie Dixon and former cohost Emmanuel Acho. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 70歳のエンジニアが高齢者のために開発した爪切りが日本で話題に。 Wmet 今すぐ購入 Undo What's notable is that all three canceled shows were launched under Dixon's leadership—a connection that raises questions, even if unofficially, about whether internal politics and personal entanglements played a role in her departure. Despite the serious nature of these allegations, FS1 has not acknowledged them publicly. But for observers of the media industry, the optics are hard to ignore. FS1 is clearly shifting its strategy toward safer, brand-defining programming—namely The Herd and First Things First, which remain untouched. Joy Taylor pivots to independent success through her podcast and digital platform While Taylor may no longer be on daily sports TV, she isn't retreating from the spotlight. She continues to host her popular podcast Two Personal, originally co-hosted with Taylor Rooks, which now serves as a platform for candid interviews and cultural commentary. The show is gaining traction as more media personalities pivot toward digital-first, unfiltered formats. Taylor's move reflects a broader trend: athletes, celebrities, and broadcasters alike are bypassing traditional networks in favor of building independent, multi-platform brands. And for someone with her following and voice, it could end up being an even bigger stage. Also Read: "Onlyfans leaks would be fire": Joy Taylor gets axed by Fox Sports and fans already know her future career move Joy Taylor's story is far from over—if anything, this chapter may just be the beginning of her most personal work yet. Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!
Express Tribune
7 days ago
- Business
- Express Tribune
Dave Portnoy responds to Barstool-Fox Sports deal rumors amid FS1 shake-up
Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy has responded to growing rumors that his company is nearing a major media deal with Fox Sports. According to a report by Front Office Sports journalist Ryan Glasspiegel, Fox Sports 1 (FS1) and Barstool are allegedly finalizing a partnership that would feature both Barstool content and Portnoy himself on FS1 programming. The rumored deal includes Portnoy potentially joining FS1's 'Big Noon Kickoff' college football pregame show, while Barstool Sports content would fill programming gaps left by FS1's recent cancellation of several shows—including Breakfast Ball, The Facility, and Speak—amidst a network shake-up that also saw the departure of host Joy Taylor. Portnoy addressed the speculation on social media platform X (formerly Twitter), dismissing the news as 'nothing more than rumors at this point.' In trademark Portnoy style, he also took a jab at his critics, especially Ohio State fans, saying, 'All the crying from Columbus is making me feel like it's Thanksgiving Day weekend again and Michigan is pounding a hapless Buckeye team into the mud.' These are nothing more than rumors at this point. But all the crying from Columbus is making me feel like it's Thanksgiving Day weekend again and Michigan is pounding a hapless Buckeye team into the mud for the billionth straight year. 😂😂😂 — Dave Portnoy (@stoolpresidente) July 16, 2025 Portnoy, an outspoken University of Michigan supporter, has frequently taunted Ohio State, further fueling rivalry-related tensions surrounding the potential move. While the deal remains unconfirmed, the timing of the report coincides with FS1's ongoing restructuring, hinting at a strategic shift in content direction. Should the partnership be finalized, it would mark a significant media crossover and bring Barstool's controversial yet popular brand into the Fox Sports ecosystem.
USA Today
16-07-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Fox Sports in talks to add Dave Portnoy to 'Big Noon Kickoff', Barstool on FS1
Fox Sports will reportedly add to its "Big Noon Kickoff" desk for the upcoming college football season. According to multiple reports, Fox Sports is in talks to add Barstool founder and media personality Dave Portnoy to its college football pregame show lineup, featuring Urban Meyer, Matt Leinart, Brady Quinn, Mark Ingram, Chris Fallica and Rob Stone. The deal, which reportedly not been finalized yet, would also include Barstool content airing on Fox Sports 1. REQUIRED READING: College football mimicking NFL playoff format would be foolish The idea of Portnoy joining "Big Noon Kickoff" would be a big swing by Fox Sports, given his popularity on his social media platforms, which includes his One Bite Pizza reviews. The reported deal comes two days after The Athletic reported a lineup shakeup at Fox Sports, which included the removal of Joy Taylor and her show, 'Speak" — along with "Breakfast Ball" and "The Facility" — from the network's weekday lineup. The hire would mirror a programmatic strategy by ESPN, which added retired NFL punter-turned-media personality Pat McAfee to the network's "College GameDay" lineup. Portnoy, a Michigan graduate, would not be new to the college football world or the pregame show platform, should the deal become finalized: He is a part of Barstool Sports' eponymously named "Barstool College Football Show." "Big Noon Kickoff" is set to travel to Columbus Ohio Stadium to kick off the upcoming 2025 college football season for Ohio State vs. Texas in Week 1 on Saturday, Aug. 30. The USA TODAY app gets you to the heart of the news — fast. Download for award-winning coverage, crosswords, audio storytelling, the eNewspaper and more.
