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Fox News
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Fox News
Dave Portnoy touts new FOX Sports-Barstool partnership, says 'the sky's the limit'
Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy says the company's new partnership with FOX Sports marks a major shift from past collaborations, and it's one that finally feels like the right fit. Portnoy reflected on earlier attempts to work with major media networks, including a deal with ESPN. It's something, he admits, didn't meld with their brand. "When we did the ESPN deal, they looked like they had a sour taste in their mouth every time they looked at me," Portnoy told "Fox & Friends" Friday. "They wanted nothing to do with Barstool. They were embarrassed by it." That experience, he says, is completely different to the new partnership with FOX Sports. "Fox is the exact opposite. They're embracing everything they do," Portnoy said. "They're embracing why people like us. They are basically [going to] be a true partner." As part of the collaboration, Barstool personalities, including Portnoy and Dan "Big Cat" Katz, will be featured on FOX Sports programming. Portnoy will join "Big Noon Kickoff" this fall to cover college football, with a particular interest in representing his alma mater. "I'm going to be on the road every single week with these guys," he said. "It's about time Michigan gets represented. Since we do run the conference, it's only natural you have an alumni there." Portnoy also revealed that he'll be appearing on a new Monday show on FOX Sports 1, and that a dedicated Barstool studio is being built in Chicago as part of the expansion. "Our cast of characters will be on it," he added. "FOX Sports really wanted the Barstool feel. They want what makes us attractive, which is, you have a bunch of idiots just trying to get along in the world, make people laugh." Looking ahead, Portnoy said he's excited about what the partnership will bring for both fan bases. "It's a totally new chapter for us," he said. "We've never partnered with a network as big, as many resources, as much talent as FOX Sports that is invested in us." "They're as excited about it as we are," he added. "So, you know, the sky's the limit."
Daily Mail
16-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
BREAKING NEWS Dave Portnoy on the brink of stunning deal to join Fox Sports
Dave Portnoy is reportedly nearing an 'expansive' deal with Fox Sports which would see the network add him to its college football pregame show and also air Barstool Sports content. As reported by Front Office Sports, talks are ongoing for Michigan alum Portnoy to join 'Big Noon Kickoff.' Earlier this week, Fox Sports cut three shows, including the Joy Taylor-hosted 'Speak' and Emmanuel Acho 's 'The Facility.' And the company reportedly looks set to fill some of its airtime with other top Barstool personalities. The Athletic's Andrew Marchand also named Dan 'Big Cat' Katz as one of the Barstool personalities who would appear on the channel. The deal has reportedly yet to be finalized, and Portnoy referred to them as 'rumors' on his X account. '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,' he wrote. More to follow
Newsweek
12-07-2025
- Health
- Newsweek
Tiger Woods Rumors: The 2 Failed Surgeries No One Knew He Had
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Recently, Tiger Woods has been making more frequent public appearances, mostly to support his son Charlie's rising junior golf career. But while the 15-time major winner looked relatively recovered from his latest Achilles surgery, another rumor has resurfaced over the internet. This time, it is about his hair. Last week, Dr. Gary Linkov, a certified hair and skin surgeon with over one million YouTube subscribers, disclosed that Woods may have undergone two failed hair transplant surgeries. He predicted one to be around 2012, while another in 2017, totaling roughly 3,000 grafts to the frontal and mid-scalp. ORLANDO, FLORIDA - DECEMBER 20: Tiger Woods of the United States looks on during the pro-am prior to the PNC Championship at Ritz-Carlton Golf Club on December 20, 2024 in Orlando, Florida. (Photo by Douglas... ORLANDO, FLORIDA - DECEMBER 20: Tiger Woods of the United States looks on during the pro-am prior to the PNC Championship at Ritz-Carlton Golf Club on December 20, 2024 in Orlando, Florida. (Photo by Douglas P. DeFelice/Getty Images) More Getty Images To do this, Linkov used over 60 photos of Woods from the past three decades and traced the hair loss timeline. Per his observations, in 1994, Tiger had a full head of curly hair, but by the time the Big Cat won his first Masters (1997), there was "some frontotemporal recession." Frontotemporal recession is when there is hair loss or thinning at the front and top sides of the head. Usually, it is above the temples. "It's very mild, but it's clearly there compared to just a few years before," Linkov stated. Following years, there was still thinning of the hairline, but the major difference was spotted in 2006, the year Woods lost his father, Earl Woods. The 40-year-old surgeon pointed towards Woods' picture from his video game launch in 2006 and described it as "progressive frontal scalp thinning." #Throwback Tiger Woods in 2006 during the launch of his new 'Tiger Woods PGA Tour 2007' golf video game at Leicester Square, London. — Devlina Sarkar (@devlinasarkar3) July 11, 2025 Tiger Woods Undergoes First Transplant Then came 2012, the year of his first suspected transplant. "Tiger's hairline is looking a bit stronger," Linkov said in his video, adding he saw signs of FUT (Follicular Unit Transplant) scarring on the occipital scalp. FUT scarring, in simple words, means the mark left on the back of the head after a hair transplant surgery. The second surgery, according to Linkov, likely occurred in 2017, the same year Woods underwent spinal fusion surgery. "The primary population of hair in the frontal area is actually the transplanted grafts," Linkov explained. But the results didn't hold. According to the American doctor, by 2023, Woods' crown thinning had worsened, and Tiger likely didn't pursue much medical therapy after hair transplant (finasteride or minoxidil), which could have helped preserve density. Reports confirm that 25% of men experience hair loss by age 21, and by age 50, that number jumps to 70%. Woods, now 49, fits squarely into that curve. And if you skim through his photos from the 1990s to now, the transformation is pretty undeniable. As of now, the 3-time Open Championship winner is unlikely to return to competitive golf until 2026, as stated by his doctor, Dr. Charlton. More Golf: Charley Hull collapses at LPGA Major, taken off course by stretcher
USA Today
09-07-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Auburn football lands three-star LB Adam Balogoun-Ali to its 2026 haul
Auburn won the race between SEC rivals Kentucky and Missouri for the Florida linebacker. The Auburn Tigers picked up a three-star recruit on Tuesday to help bolster their 2026 recruiting rankings. Linebacker Adam Balogoun-Ali committed to the Tigers Tuesday afternoon, choosing Auburn over Kentucky and Missouri. Per Nathan King of 247Sports, Balogoun-Ali visited the Tigers during Big Cat weekend in April. He is the eighth commitment for the Tigers for the 2026 class that is ranked No. 78 nationally. Auburn has needed some good news lately, with the talks of head coach Hugh Freeze frequently playing golf and players flipping their commitment to play for the Tigers. Some would believe the two are connected. Balogoun-Ali attends Cardinal Newman in West Palm Beach, Florida. He is the No. 65 player in Florida and the No. 29 linebacker. He recently visited SEC schools in Kentucky, Missouri, and Oklahoma in June. Balogoun-Ali transferred to Cardinal Newman for the 2025 season after playing for Benjamin School. He picked up 56 tackles in 2024 with two sacks. He also played on offense, catching four touchdowns. He is the only linebacker committed to the 2026 class for the Tigers. For the 2025 class, Auburn signed three players at the position. The linebacker position is the youngest position group on the roster going into the 2025 season. Auburn still needs to do work on improving the 2026 class. With SEC media days occurring next week, Freeze should be prepared to answer questions on how he plans to improve the 2026 class. A big recruiting pitch for the Tigers will be a successful season on the field. Contact/Follow us @TheAuburnWire on X (Twitter), and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Auburn news, notes, and opinions. You can also follow Phillip on Twitter @PJordanSEC
Newsweek
05-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
Colt Knost Astonished at Tiger Woods' Ex-Caddie Lying About Yardages
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. In golf, numbers don't lie, but sometimes, caddies could be forced to fudge the numbers. When that caddie is Steve Williams, the longtime right-hand man to Tiger Woods, the revelation hits like a misread putt on Sunday. On the latest episode of GOLF's Subpar podcast, Williams admitted he intentionally gave Woods incorrect yardages during rounds, sending shockwaves through the golf world and leaving former professional golfer Colt Knost stunned. Colt Knost Astonished at Tiger Woods' Ex-Caddie Lying About Yardages. (Image Collage | Credits: Getty Images) Colt Knost Astonished at Tiger Woods' Ex-Caddie Lying About Yardages. (Image Collage | Credits: Getty Images) Getty Images "I'm still shocked by this," Knost posted on X, reacting to the confession. Woods' caddie, Williams, didn't sugarcoat it but came clean. "The biggest thing I did was adjust the yardages all the time," he said. "I mean I was constantly doing that. You know, if it was 160 yards and it's a 9-iron, I'd be telling him it's 170 or something." The reason was simple for him: Tiger's adrenaline. "When he was running a little warm... he would walk quicker, he would talk quicker. Everything became a bit quicker," Williams explained. "The ball started going further and further." One of the most jaw-dropping examples came at Bay Hill, during the final round of one of Woods' many victories. "I didn't give him the right yardage, the correct yardage, on any shot for the entire round," Williams noted. "I did that so often when he got running hot and got the adrenaline going." Did Tiger Woods, the legend of the golf world, ever know what his long-time bag man was up to? "It took him a while to figure it out," Williams recalled. "He said, 'Just keep doing it. You know what you are doing.'" The admission has sparked debate across the sport. Was it deception or genius? Fans flocked to the comment section after Knost's post. "Ask Tiger to confirm, please," a fan typed under the post. ask tiger to confirm please. — Joel Strickland (@joelspov) July 4, 2025 Many wanted Tiger to comment, but others chose to mock Williams. This dude lies a lot — Mr. Joe Nunamaker (@JoeMama1567546) July 4, 2025 According to Williams, it was about understanding Tiger's physiology and mental state under pressure. Given Woods' record-tying 82 PGA Tour wins and his 15 majors, it's hard to argue with the results. As for The Big Cat's current status, the legend is recovering from a ruptured Achilles tendon, which required surgery earlier this year. He missed the first three majors so far in 2025 and is expected to skip The Open Championship at Royal Portrush as well. Tiger's doctor, Dr. Charlton, shared that the 15-time major winner is expected to fully recover by early 2026. More Golf: Jordan Spieth Injury Leads to Stunning Omission from Scottish Open
