"Proven chemistry is difficult to manufacture. ESPN already knows this pairing works. With another opening on First Take, the easiest decision may also be the smartest one."
After Tuesday's landmark announcement that ESPN has partnered with PENN Entertainment to launch sportsbooks in the states the company currently holds licenses, many questioned...
ESPN tried to launch their own mobile company, for Pete’s sake. It obviously wasn’t going to let the billion dollar sports betting industry just pass it by.
"We got denied licenses because of me, you name, it, so the regulated industry is probably not the best place for Barstool Sports and the type of content we make."
"Dave Portnoy is still an employee of Penn Entertainment. However, he has said publicly that he is unsure if the arrangement will continue after his contract expires in 2025."
"Proven chemistry is difficult to manufacture. ESPN already knows this pairing works. With another opening on First Take, the easiest decision may also be the smartest one."
"I use the term irresistible on this show. That’s the moments I’m chasing in this show. It’s the one you can’t resist when it shows up in your feed. You’ve seen it five times in that ten second clip, and you’re still unpacking some of the feelings behind it. That’s what success will look like for me building out a roster of shows bringing those feelings out in different ways."