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Time of India
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Dave Portnoy signs wide-ranging TV deal with Fox Sports to bring Barstool to college football fans
Dave Portnoy signs wide-ranging TV deal with Fox Sports to bring Barstool to college football fans (Image via Getty) A big deal is coming to sports TV. On July 15, 2025, Fox Sports announced a new partnership with Dave Portnoy and Barstool Sports. This agreement will bring Barstool content to Fox's college football programming and other network shows. The deal is being called 'wide-ranging' and marks a major moment for both Fox and Barstool. The move comes just ahead of the 2025 college football season and will officially begin this fall. While full details have not been shared, Fox confirmed that Portnoy will be part of their popular Big Noon Kickoff show. Dave Portnoy to appear on Big Noon Kickoff with Fox Sports this fall Dave Portnoy, founder of Barstool Sports, will now be seen weekly on Big Noon Kickoff, one of Fox's most-watched college football pregame shows. Portnoy is known for his strong opinions, unfiltered takes, and huge fan base. His addition is expected to bring younger viewers to Fox and spark more online discussion around the show. This isn't Portnoy's first time on television. In 2017, he had a brief deal with ESPN for a late-night show, but it ended quickly due to controversy. Now, in 2025, Portnoy is returning to network TV with a much bigger platform. He will appear on the pregame desk alongside Rob Stone, Matt Leinart, Urban Meyer, Brady Quinn, and Mark Ingram. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like No annual fees for life UnionBank Credit Card Apply Now Undo His love for college football, especially his longtime support of the Michigan Wolverines, makes him a natural fit. Fox believes his influence will help them compete directly with ESPN's College GameDay, especially after ESPN added Pat McAfee, another former Barstool personality. Dave Barstool to launch new daily show on FS1 as part of deal The deal doesn't end with football. As part of the agreement, Fox Sports will also launch a new two-hour morning show on FS1 featuring Barstool talent. This show will be produced at Barstool's Chicago studio. While the lineup hasn't been officially announced, fans expect to see familiar Barstool faces like Dan 'Big Cat' Katz and others. Also Read: Joy Taylor's Sudden Fox Sports Firing Sparks Outrage After Canceling 'Speak' With Paul Pierce And Keyshawn Johnson Fox recently made room in its lineup after canceling The Carton Show and The Herd, so this timing fits. Barstool's strong social media reach and bold content are seen as a way for FS1 to boost ratings and compete with ESPN in a new way. With this move, Dave Portnoy and Barstool are stepping back into the national spotlight—and this time, they're not holding back. Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!
Yahoo
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Fox Sports Closing In On Massive Deal With Barstool Sports
Fox Sports Closing In On Massive Deal With Barstool Sports originally appeared on The Spun. Fox Sports is making a bunch of changes to its programming ahead of football season. It was reported this week that Fox Sports is canceling a few daytime shows, including "The Facility" and "Speak." That puts popular analysts such as Emmanuel Acho, Keyshawn Johnson and LeSean McCoy in limbo. Joy Taylor, meanwhile, is not expected to have her contract renewed. That's not the only major report involving Fox Sports to come out this week. According to Ryan Glasspiegel of Front Office Sports, Fox Sports is working on a deal that'll change its coverage for "Big Noon." If this deal gets finalized, Dave Portnoy of Barstool Sports would make appearances on the popular college football show. "The network is nearing an expansive deal with Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy that would include him appearing on its college football pregame show. The deal would also involve Barstool content being featured on FS1, sources told Front Office Sports," Glasspiegel wrote. "The deal has not been finalized, and a Fox Sports spokesperson declined to comment." Portnoy is one of the most polarizing personalities in sports, so this would be quite the gamble for Fox Sports. "Big Noon" has been around since 2019. The show stars former Ohio State head coach Urban Meyer, former USC quarterback Matt Leinart, former Alabama running back Mark Ingram, and former Notre Dame signal-caller Brady Quinn. The crew also includes Rob Stone and Chris "The Bear" Fallica. Adding Portnoy would most likely help "Big Noon" improve its ratings in the 18-to-34 demographic. Would you be in favor of Portnoy joining "Big Noon" this fall?Fox Sports Closing In On Massive Deal With Barstool Sports first appeared on The Spun on Jul 16, 2025 This story was originally reported by The Spun on Jul 16, 2025, where it first appeared.
USA Today
6 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
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Joy Taylor, Fox Sports now fired host once called for legalized prostitution: 'Non-p***y getting male lonelies'
Joy Taylor says male loneliness is a societal crisis (Instagram) Joy Taylor has officially parted ways with Fox Sports, ending her run as co-host of Speak alongside Keyshawn Johnson and Paul Pierce. The decision follows months of behind-the-scenes tension and a high-profile lawsuit that named Taylor, the network, and Skip Bayless. As the network cancels multiple shows, Taylor's next career move is already generating attention, particularly in light of her increasingly provocative public statements. Joy Taylor defended sex work , blamed lonely men for society's downfall Joy Taylor's departure from Fox Sports comes roughly six months after her name was mentioned in a sexual assault and discrimination lawsuit, a development that brought scrutiny to the network. While the legal battle is still unfolding, Fox's recent overhaul—which includes canceling three daily shows—has led many to speculate whether her exit was entirely professional or partially reactionary. During her tenure at Speak, Taylor was known for her fearless opinions. But in recent months, those opinions took on a more personal, sometimes polarizing tone. On her Two Personal Show, Taylor recently argued that sex work should be legalized to combat a 'male loneliness epidemic,' stating, 'I think non-p**sy getting male lonelies are deteriorating society… I think prostitution should be legalized.' She framed it as a practical solution to what she sees as a deeply rooted societal issue. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like American Investor Warren Buffett Recommends: 5 Books For Turning Your Life Around Blinkist: Warren Buffett's Reading List Undo Her commentary extended into political territory as well. Speaking with Van Lathan, Taylor said, 'Everything's watered down. Everything's softened now. Everything is feminine. I think femininity is under control… I mean, the audacity that a Black woman [Kamala Harris] would run for president. This was their last stand.' What's next for Joy Taylor? Despite her exit from mainstream sports broadcasting, Joy Taylor remains a media magnet. Her candid remarks on dating and societal norms have kept her firmly in the spotlight. Appearing on The Truth After Dark podcast, she joked, 'If you see me pull up with a 70-year-old, don't ask any fucking questions, OK. He's got a plane.' But she also shared a firm stance on romantic preferences, saying she is becoming 'less and less interested in religious men. ' While Fox Sports may have closed its doors on Taylor, others are eager to bring her on board. Former NBA star Gilbert Arenas publicly expressed interest in recruiting her for his show, Gil's Arena, stating, 'Joy's a great host… We've been behind the scenes talking to her for the last year.' With over a million YouTube subscribers and growing influence, Arenas' platform could provide Taylor with a new arena to thrive in—one where bold, unfiltered commentary is part of the brand. As Joy Taylor navigates her post-Fox chapter, it's clear she won't be silenced. If anything, she's just getting started. Also Read: "Onlyfans leaks would be fire": Joy Taylor gets axed by Fox Sports and fans already know her future career move Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!
Express Tribune
6 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.
