Dave Portnoy gives update on ‘beef’ with Bill Simmons — after hiring Ryen Russillo away from The Ringer
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Dave Portnoy said he is no longer beefing with Bill Simmons after writing in his new book, “Cancel Me If You Can” that The Ringer founder repeatedly blew off his interview requests in the early days of Barstool Sports.
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What happened
Dave Portnoy said he is no longer beefing with Bill Simmons after writing in his new book, “Cancel Me If You Can” that The Ringer founder repeatedly blew off his interview requests in the early days of Barstool Sports.
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