The Barstool Sports universe is buzzing with major reveals, power plays and dramatic departures. Founder Dave Portnoy addressed salary claims from ex-employee Grace O’Malley after her dramatic exit, pushing back against allegations of unfair pay. Meanwhile, fan-favorite podcast hosts of “Bussin’ With the Boys,” Will Compton and Taylor Lewan, announced they’re leaving Barstool after securing a lucrative independent deal, sparking chatter about behind-the-scenes game strategies during Surviving Barstool season 4.
Speaking of Barstool’s competitive side, Ria Ciuffo took home a $250K prize after outlasting a star-studded cast in the latest season of their reality show. And in true Barstool fashion, the drama doesn’t stop — Barstool’s founder waded into feuds with NFL player Drue Tranquill and even weighed in on Alex Cooper’s fallout with fellow podcaster Alix Earle. Everywhere you look, Barstool remains the center of controversy, competition and culture.
This report was produced with the help of AI tools, which summarized previous stories reported and written by McClatchy journalists. It was edited by journalists from Us Weekly.
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