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

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

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.

"This is the 1st time in our illustrious and notorious history that we’ve got a TV partner we believe in and believes in us," Portnoy says