Dave Portnoy holding a pizza box.Dave Portnoy (Photo Credit: Eric Rueb/Providence Journal / USA TODAY NETWORK)
At times the real issue isn’t what everyone is talking about, it’s something unexpected. This time, it’s about who runs the company’s Twitter account. An intern at Barstool Sports said he was fired after posting a tribute to Charlie Kirk’s family.

The intern, who goes by “TortillaSniper” online, said he ran Barstool Texas Tech’s account. After Kirk’s shocking d3ath last week, he posted a message offering prayers to the conservative activist’s family. He then accused Barstool of removing him for showing “basic human decency.”

But Barstool founder Dave Portnoy didn’t take that blame easily. He replied with his own version of the incident, clearly saying everything.

Dave Portnoy Replied To The Intern

Charlie Kirk speaking on his podcastCharlie Kirk (Photo via Twitter)

Portnoy jumped on X to rip into the former intern. He said the rules at Barstool are simple: no politics, no personal opinions on brand accounts. “It’s day 1 stuff,” Portnoy wrote. “If you run a brand account for any company you don’t do personal stuff. We don’t want 200 teenage interns giving their takes on the world.”

He said every other account followed those rules, except this one. Portnoy added, “He was the only 1 that didn’t, and then he also started fighting with people in comments, calling them a**holes . It had nothing to do with what he said and just how we run a massive intern program” That, he insisted, was the real reason for the dismissal.

“I hate this kid,” Portnoy wrote, beginning the tweet. “Maybe if he reached out to me first instead of going wacko I coulda helped. So I have no sympathy for him. He’s trying to use this to build his career. Scumbag move to be honest.”

The intern, meanwhile, blasted Barstool as a fraud of a company that silences people for showing humanity. He said, “Dave Portnoy and Barstool love to pretend they’re rebels, that they’re uncensored, that they’re different. The truth? They’re hypocrites. Weak. A fraud of a company that silences its own people for showing humanity. They’ll exploit tragedy when it gets clicks, but fire someone for showing empathy”

Screenshots later surfaced from the Barstool Texas Tech intern group chat that appeared to show the user apologizing for posting from the main account. So there is a conflict with his claim that he had been blindsided.


The incident has divided people online. Although many prayers and tributes have flowed in for Kirk, none have created such a controversy.

For Portnoy, the matter is over. But for the intern, it seems like the start of making his voice louder. What began as a condolence post has now turned into a big Barstool drama.

REPORT: Shocking New Details Reveal Michael Jordan’s Hidden Power Move With NBC Sports

New details reveal Michael Jordan’s exact role with NBC Sports, offering fresh insight into his growing influence off the courtMichael Jordan (Photo by Jim Dedmon/Imagn Images)
NBC dropped a huge announcement when they roped in the services of Michael Jordan. With the league returning to the network next season, NBC is said to have some big plans with the Chicago Bulls legend. While it is clear that he will be a part of the overall coverage, the media outlet has remained tight-lipped about the same. Till now, it was only known that Jordan will be acting as a ‘special contributor’ for NBC. But now, there might be some shocking details emerging.

Speaking on the topic, Alex Sherman of ‘CNBC’ provided some insight into the matter. He pointed out that the preliminary plans for Jordan are to appear in taped segments. This way, Jordan will be providing analysis on the games. These tapes are expected to be aired either at halftime or at the end of each game.

Sherman also pointed out that NBC will also keep the opportunity for Jordan’s role to evolve in the future. Extending the topic further, ‘CNBC’ also reported that the deal with Jordan was orchestrated by none other than his longtime friend, Jon Miller. Meanwhile, after landing such a huge deal, it is quite expected that Michael Jordan will be elated.

Michael Jordan Gets Candid About His Feelings After The NBC Deals

Sep 1, 2024; Darlington, South Carolina, USA; NASCAR Cup Series Team 23XI owner Michael Jordan watches a video board as NASCAR Cup Series driver Bubba Wallace (23) races during the Cook Out Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports
After the announcements were made, Jordan looked quite happy to have landed himself a big role. Afterall, considering the legend he is, Jordan’s valuable insights will be a great addition to the league’s coverage. Shedding light on the matter, Jordan stated how he was utterly excited to be working with NBC.

“I am so excited to see the NBA back on NBC,” Jordan said in a short clip. “The NBA on NBC was a meaningful part of my career, and I’m excited about being a special contributor to the project. I’m looking forward to seeing you all when the NBA on NBC launches this October.”

Thus, with things looking quite upbeat for Jordan, it now remains to be seen how things pan out in the future.