THE SCHWARTZ ON SPORTS REPORT: Diss Tracks, Dating Drama, and a Dodger’s Firework Fiasco

By: Amanda Schwartz

Dave Portnoy Just Released the Ultimate Diss Track—and It’s All About a Famous Country Star

Dave Portnoy attends the 15th Annual Unconditional Love Gala on Saturday, July 20, 2024, in Southampton, NY. (Photo by Scott Roth/Invision/AP)

Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy might have just unleashed the best diss track of all time, and his target is none other than the country music sensation Zach Bryan. If you’ve been following the breakup between Barstool’s Brianna “Chickenfry” LaPaglia and Zach Bryan, you know things got… messy.

Let’s rewind. Brianna, the co-host of Barstool’s popular BFFs Podcast with influencer Josh Richards and Portnoy, was dating Bryan until they broke up rather suddenly. The split came after Bryan bought her a house, a dog, and even wrote songs about her. While the details are fuzzy, Bryan hinted heavily at his own imperfections on Instagram, leading fans to speculate about possible cheating.

In the aftermath, Brianna posted a YouTube video admitting she felt blindsided and needed time to heal, causing BFFs to skip last week’s episode. But while she was offline, Dave Portnoy wasn’t holding back. He blasted Bryan on social media, even calling him “the smallest man who ever lived” as a play of Taylor Swift’s hit song.

Then, just yesterday, things escalated when Portnoy and Richards dropped a four-minute diss track calling out Bryan. The song is filled with witty takedowns and brutal digs, sparking reactions from fans who say it’s “lyrically genius.” I would tell you to go and stream the full song, but Bryan is currently fighting to wipe it from the internet – and is succeeding (for now).

Want the full scoop? Tune into tonight’s BFFs episode at 8 PM, where Brianna is expected to tell her side of the story.


Apartment Overlooking a Soccer Stadium Is a Dream for One Girl… But a Nightmare for Her Dating Life

Ever dreamed of living with a perfect view of a Premier League stadium? Well, 24-year-old Noemi Oberhauser is living that dream—but it’s not without its downsides. Oberhauser, who recently rented a flat overlooking Brentford’s Stadium, has been sharing her unique living situation on social media, where she’s racked up 17,000 followers.

The flat’s proximity to the field is a big draw for many, but for Noemi, it’s becoming a bit of a dating hurdle. She revealed in a viral TikTok video that nearly every guy she dates seems more interested in the view than her. Many even suggest their first dates should be at her place to catch a game from the window! Ironically, Noemi wasn’t even a soccer fan when she signed the lease. But with the added social media fame, maybe her flat’s perks (and quirks) will pay off.


Dodgers Fan Gives Update on Firework Injury After Viral Celebration Gone Wrong

Remember the Dodgers fan who celebrated the team’s World Series win with a firework that exploded in his hand? The video went viral, capturing the shocking moment Kevin King Jr. lit the firework, only for it to go off before he could release it.

After two surgeries and an uphill battle, King is sharing updates on his recovery. According to Fox 11 Los Angeles, he has unfortunately lost his left index and middle fingers and sustained hearing loss in both ears. His father, Kevin King Sr., told reporters that it’s remarkable his son was able to walk away with just these injuries—protecting 98% of his face from the explosion.

A third surgery is scheduled, and though it’s a tough road ahead, King Jr.’s resilience has fans across the country rooting for his recovery.

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