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Pete Carroll Defends Field Goal Decision After Backlash From the Raiders' Loss to Broncos
Dave Portnoy called for an investigation into the NFL and coach Pete Carroll after losing bets tied to the Raiders' field goal decision, sparking widespread criticism online.
- On Sunday, Dave Portnoy, founder of Barstool Sports, called for Pete Carroll, Las Vegas Raiders head coach, to be murdered after the Raiders' 24-17 loss and demanded investigations of the NFL, Carroll and the Raiders.
- Portnoy said he lost a quarter million on bets tied to the Raiders covering the Week 14 betting line, holding a ticket to the game that sparked his outrage.
- Social-Media users and commentators reacted swiftly, with Eli Langer, host of the podcast Kosher Money, urging Portnoy to retract his call as news outlets contacted Barstool Sports, the Las Vegas Raiders and the NFL.
- On Monday, Portnoy apologized on Wake Up Barstool and said he disavows real violence after social-media critics forced his swift response.
- The controversy highlights questions about betting's impact on fan behavior and sporting integrity, while observers compared Portnoy's remarks to Patrick McClintock's arrest, citing double standards.
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Dave Portnoy Sparks Outrage After Calling for Raiders Coach Pete Carroll to Be 'Murdered' in Shocking Rant
Dave Portnoy has ignited a firestorm online after unleashing an explosive, profanity-filled rant in which he repeatedly called for the “murder” of Las Vegas Raiders coach Pete Carroll following the team’s controversial finish against the Denver Broncos. The Barstool Sports founder — already known for his volcanic reactions to gambling losses — went viral for all the wrong reasons on Sunday after posting a 1-minute, 45-second tirade accusing the …
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