It appears we now know why FOX Sports suddenly canceled several of their main sports shows: They're making room for Dave Portnoy and Barstool Sports. On Wednesday, Front Office Sports reported that Fox Sports is nearing a major deal with Portnoy and Barstool that would see Portnoy become a member

Media personality Dave Portnoy has officially confirmed a deal to bring Barstool Sports to Fox Sports coverage. Portnoy, owner of Barstool Sports, issued the announcement Thursday on X with an accompanying video.

Portnoy and Barstool Sports are expected to play a part in FS1's coverage in the near future. Front Office Sports' Ryan Glasspiegel reported that Portnoy is nearing a deal with the channel that would see him join its college football pregame program, "Big Noon Kickoff."

According to a report from Front Office Sports, Fox is finalizing deal with Michigan homer David Portnoy for him to be a part of Big Noon Kickoff.

Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy confirmed that he will be joining FOX's "Big Noon Kickoff" in a deal that will also see Barstool content appear