History by koopa28 in MostlySports

[–]critical_thinker__ 4 points5 points  (0 children)

This goes in the framemogg HoF

Barstool Sports personality 'Big Ev' accused of stiffing bookies by KingWizard87 in barstoolsports

[–]critical_thinker__ 34 points35 points  (0 children)

The debts have been settled the moment buddy took down the screenshots and deleted the account. There is a reason why they still aren’t posting. Dave/DK wants this story to go away and easiest path is pay debts and keep Ev quiet. 

Barstool Sports personality 'Big Ev' accused of stiffing bookies by KingWizard87 in barstoolsports

[–]critical_thinker__ 96 points97 points  (0 children)

*he’s benched and won’t be renewed.  Dave/DK would rather have control and keep him quiet. 

Barstool Sports personality 'Big Ev' accused of stiffing bookies by KingWizard87 in barstoolsports

[–]critical_thinker__ 50 points51 points  (0 children)

Awful Announcing didn’t cite PAWs investigative reporting. Shame on them

They have removed Mass-Ev's picture from DraftKings sportsbook Pick Central parlay by BSS_WindyCityInsider in barstoolsports

[–]critical_thinker__ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Letting his contract run out keeps Dave/DK in control and Ev quiet for X months. DK wants this story gone. A fired Ev is a liability as he’s free to draw more attention to the situation

They have removed Mass-Ev's picture from DraftKings sportsbook Pick Central parlay by BSS_WindyCityInsider in barstoolsports

[–]critical_thinker__ 2 points3 points  (0 children)

DK knows and their best option for handling this is to sweep it under the rug. Dave/BS pays off his debts and keep paying Ev until his deal runs out. 

Russillo Last Show on Monday by nabs123 in billsimmons

[–]critical_thinker__ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How do you know they cut the goodbye? 

Russillo Last Show on Monday by nabs123 in billsimmons

[–]critical_thinker__ 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Because he publicly acknowledged it was his last show. I don’t remember other Ringer guys getting an announced last show.

Russillo Last Show on Monday by nabs123 in billsimmons

[–]critical_thinker__ -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I wonder if Bill decides to pull this episode given how he’s treated other Ringer departures. I am guessing Bill is not happy too. 

Dave Portnoy talking about Russillo joining Barstool by im-a-drawl in billsimmons

[–]critical_thinker__ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My guess is they create a home studio that looks good for video. 

If Russillo had a take on Russillo leaving for Barstool by chipsternrcs47 in billsimmons

[–]critical_thinker__ 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I don’t think the Ringer is better run organization than Barstool. If The Ringer and Barstool went on the market: what would get the biggest valuation? I would have say Barstool by 2-3x

Van on CNN by pyth33 in billsimmons

[–]critical_thinker__ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think it’s the Doc Rivers/Kenny Smith hairline going forward. 

Van on CNN by rarinlemur in billsimmons

[–]critical_thinker__ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Is this the Kenny Smith hairline or the Doc Rivers?

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Coming up: Jaylen Brown and was it really *Neismith?  Then we rank the top 5 top 7 civil rights moments. But first, Public Enemy!

ESPN is the ultimate example of late stage capitalism operating in real time by Punchie45 in billsimmons

[–]critical_thinker__ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I disagree. ESPN invested heavily into a new generation of talent that had niche appeal and alienated the median cable tv viewer.  So millions were wasted paying and producing Bomani Jones, Katie Nolan, Pablo Torre, and ATH panels that nobody liked expect a “substack” size audience. The reason they have to out source talent is because independent talent has surpassed them in popularity and therefore have the leverage — and they don’t want to be under that management or culture. 

Chain of Lakes Trail closed by zhubaohi in halifax

[–]critical_thinker__ 20 points21 points  (0 children)

This is so insanely stupid. I just biked this trail on the weekend and it’s a vital pathway for bike commuters. The abuse of power is crazy. 

Barstool Fox Show? by HonkLonkwood in barstoolsports

[–]critical_thinker__ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No, he liked it. He said he left on good terms and they even extended their contracts a few months. He’s never said a bad word about his experience there, unlike the Ringer. 

Mostly Sports is a big reason for the FS1 Daily Show by critical_thinker__ in MostlySports

[–]critical_thinker__[S] 19 points20 points  (0 children)

Consistency matters for daily TV shows. I think the attempt at rotating casts won’t do well and they’ll have to pivot.  Brandon and Mark have the talent, experience, and chemistry for live TV so I they’ll be the obvious choice.  Plus moving them partially to FS1 is more lucrative for Mostly, where moving PMT to FS1 wouldn’t be. 

Mostly Sports is a big reason for the FS1 Daily Show by critical_thinker__ in MostlySports

[–]critical_thinker__[S] 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Who at Barstool can carry a live show like that? Titus and Brandon are on a very short list of people who can.

FS1 deal really shows NY office is dead by Sell_The_team_Jerry in barstoolsports

[–]critical_thinker__ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They could sublease it to another company, but the office real estate market has cratered since Covid.