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Dave Portnoy continues his public feud with ESPN personality Mina Kimes, making another critical comment about her during a recent appearance. The Barstool Sports founder’s animosity toward Kimes dates back several years to 2021, when she shared a Business Insider article examining allegations of sexual misconduct against Portnoy. Since that time, he has repeatedly criticized her in public forums, while Kimes has largely refrained from engaging with his attacks.
On Wednesday, Portnoy used a question about new Los Angeles Lakers co-owner Bob Iger to launch another assault on Kimes. After expressing his displeasure with Iger’s involvement with the team, Portnoy claimed the former Disney executive had previously attempted to prevent his involvement with Barstool during ESPN’s negotiations with its parent company. He argued this position was hypocritical given ESPN’s growing relationship with Barstool personalities and programming. Portnoy then pivoted to criticize Kimes directly, using derogatory language in his remarks about her.
This represents the second time in recent weeks that Portnoy has publicly attacked Kimes. In late July, he called for her dismissal from ESPN on social media, criticizing her professional abilities. Despite his continued barbs, Kimes has maintained her composure by declining to respond to his provocations, a pattern that appears unlikely to change.
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Originally reported by Sports.yahoo →
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