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New York Post
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Dave Portnoy reveals whether Pat Mahomes Sr. vs. John Rocker fight could be revived
For better or worse, the celebrity boxing match between John Rocker and Patrick Mahomes Sr. appears to be dead. A bout between the dad of the Chiefs' superstar quarterback and the former Braves closer that was initially set for April has been officially cancelled, Barstool's Dave Portnoy told TMZ Sports. 'That fight ain't gonna happen,' Portnoy said. 'The Mahomeses shut that down. I think Patrick, the quarterback, was like, 'Why the hell is my dad fighting John Rocker in Rough N' Rowdy?' So, he got in the middle of it. They got in the middle of it and didn't allow it to happen.' 3 Patrick Mahomes looks on after the Kansas City Chiefs defeated the Tennessee Titans in the AFC Championship Game at Arrowhead Stadium on January 19, 2020 in Kansas City, Missouri. The Chiefs defeated the Titans 35-24. Getty Images Portnoy previously said on 'The Unamed Show' that the fight fell apart after Patrick Mahomes II's wife, Brittany, and his agent intervened. 'Mahomes' agent, the football player, and Brittany — from what I am told — intervened and were like, 'There's no way this fight's happening. We're going to cut this guy off if he does it,' Portnoy said. 'They came to us … they hated each other and wanted to fight,' Portnoy added, indicating that the idea originated with Rocker and Mahomes Sr. themselves. The bout was arranged under Barstool's 'Rough 'N Rowdy' banner, and TMZ reports that Mahomes Sr. signed a contract in mid-January to appear on the April card. Court records obtained by TMZ indicate he would have made at least $85,000 from the bout. The fight gained early buzz during Super Bowl week when Rocker and Mahomes Sr. staged an altercation in New Orleans, an act Mahomes later admitted was staged was for publicity. Warning: Graphic language 3 Former MLB player John Rocker arrives at the after party for a screening of CBS Films' 'Last Vegas' at Haze Nightclub at the Aria Resort & Casino at CityCenter on October 18, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada. FilmMagic The two also had a spat in April where Rocker tweeted of Mahomes on the day the fight was initially supposed to take place. 'Instead of fighting today he backed out like a little bitch because his son and his loser wife decided it'd be a bad look to the family name for him to get in the ring,' he wrote, then added, 'Bunch of f–king woke liberals.' While Rocker continues to vent, Portnoy confirmed in a follow-up that 'there's no chance' the fight will be rescheduled. 3 Barstool founder and CEO Dave Portnoy is seen before the Florida Atlantic Owls and Loyola (Il) Ramblers game in the Barstool Invitational at Wintrust Arena on November 8, 2023 in Chicago, Illinois. Getty Images Both Rocker and Mahomes last pitched in the majors in 2003. The attention Rocker draws outweighs his professional success. He pitched five full seasons, most notably for the Atlanta Braves from 1998-01, where he was their closer, though his play has since been overtaken by his controversial comments on various subjects over the years, along with admitting to steriod use. Mahomes pitched in the majors from 1992-03, most notably out of the Mets bullpen in 1999 and 2000, also enjoying stints with the Twins, Red Sox and Rangers. He's had three DWI charges, including one he pled guilty to just last year.
Sydney Morning Herald
07-06-2025
- Business
- Sydney Morning Herald
Restaurants are feeling the cozzie livs crunch. These operators might have found a solution
When chef Faheem Noor opened Ruma Dining in Double Bay late last year, he discovered dinner trade lagged strong daytime traffic. Noor's solution wasn't to slash prices or introduce specials – instead, he merged Ruma with Arte Bianca, the popular prize-winning Double Bay pizzeria that operated only at night. Noor, who worked in the restaurant kitchens of chefs Gordon Ramsay and Tetsuya Wakuda, described the consolidation of the two separately owned businesses as Ruma Arte Bianca Pizzeria Ristorante. He said the move was a no-brainer given the savings in overheads and allowed operators to split rent, insurance, utilities and staff costs. Noor described the arrangement as 'a new business model' for an industry battling tough trading conditions. The chef said there were already a few savvy Sydney hospitality operators cleverly utilising their own spaces – pointing to daytime cafe Harrys Bondi's launch of its Raw Next Door concept, an izakaya that opens in the space after sunset. Former Tetsuya's head chef, Darren Robertson, tried a different approach to generate income during daytime downtime at Rocker, the North Bondi restaurant he co-founded. Rocker trialled a program with a company that sells workspace in closed hospitality venues.
The Age
05-06-2025
- Business
- The Age
Trade might be tough but these hospo operators have found a clever way to survive
When chef Faheem Noor opened Ruma Dining in Double Bay late last year, he discovered dinner trade lagged strong daytime traffic. Noor's solution wasn't to slash prices or introduce specials – instead, he merged Ruma with Arte Bianca, the popular prize-winning Double Bay pizzeria that operated only at night. Noor, who worked in the restaurant kitchens of chefs Gordon Ramsay and Tetsuya Wakuda, described the consolidation of the two separately owned businesses as Ruma x Arte Bianca. He said the move was a no-brainer given the savings in overheads and allowed operators to split rent, insurance, utilities and staff costs. Noor described the arrangement as 'a new business model' for an industry battling tough trading conditions. The chef said there were already a few savvy Sydney hospitality operators cleverly utilising their own spaces – pointing to daytime cafe Harrys Bondi's launch of its Raw Next Door concept, an izakaya that opens in the space after sunset. Former Tetsuya's head chef, Darren Robertson, tried a different approach to generate income during daytime downtime at Rocker, the North Bondi restaurant he co-founded. Rocker trialled a program with a company that sells workspace in closed hospitality venues.
Sydney Morning Herald
05-06-2025
- Business
- Sydney Morning Herald
Trade might be tough but these hospo operators have found a clever way to survive
When chef Faheem Noor opened Ruma Dining in Double Bay late last year, he discovered dinner trade lagged strong daytime traffic. Noor's solution wasn't to slash prices or introduce specials – instead, he merged Ruma with Arte Bianca, the popular prize-winning Double Bay pizzeria that operated only at night. Noor, who worked in the restaurant kitchens of chefs Gordon Ramsay and Tetsuya Wakuda, described the consolidation of the two separately owned businesses as Ruma x Arte Bianca. He said the move was a no-brainer given the savings in overheads and allowed operators to split rent, insurance, utilities and staff costs. Noor described the arrangement as 'a new business model' for an industry battling tough trading conditions. The chef said there were already a few savvy Sydney hospitality operators cleverly utilising their own spaces – pointing to daytime cafe Harrys Bondi's launch of its Raw Next Door concept, an izakaya that opens in the space after sunset. Former Tetsuya's head chef, Darren Robertson, tried a different approach to generate income during daytime downtime at Rocker, the North Bondi restaurant he co-founded. Rocker trialled a program with a company that sells workspace in closed hospitality venues.
Yahoo
09-05-2025
- Yahoo
FBI: Hundreds of open investigations linked to online exploitation network targeting kids, vulnerable people
The Brief The FBI said it has at least 250 investigations open across the country that are tied to "764," an online network that targets children and vulnerable people. It calls the network a violent, extremist network that operates online around the globe. Last week, federal agents arrested two suspected leaders of 764, operating out of the U.S. and Europe. TAMPA, Fla. - The FBI has hundreds of open investigations around the country connected to an online exploitation network. Big picture view The FBI said it has at least 250 investigations open across the country that are tied to "764," an online network that targets children and vulnerable people. It calls the network a violent, extremist network that operates online around the globe. READ: Softball coach admits to exchanging explicit photos, videos with teen girl: PCSO It says each one of its 55 field offices are involved in the investigations. Last week, federal agents arrested two suspected leaders of 764, operating out of the U.S. and Europe. "It is unimaginable and yet, it is happening every day all across the world," Supervisory Special Agent Michelle Nicolet, with the FBI Tampa Field Office, said. Follow FOX 13 on YouTube Dig deeper The FBI's Tampa Field Office said the 764 network targets children and vulnerable people on everyday social media and gaming platforms by exploiting them and then blackmailing them. It said these so-called extremists coerce children into doing sexual acts, animal cruelty and acts of self-harm, and then recording or live-streaming the acts. "Things that we're seeing is, sharing of extreme gore videos, sharing of child sexual abuse material, extreme cutting, people actually cutting words and names into their own skin, harming animals and pets, and even as extreme as live-streaming suicide," Nicolet said. Nicolet said the victims are typically between 10 and 17 years old, but they've been as young as nine years old. The FBI put out a warning earlier in the spring about increased activity of 764 and other violent online networks. CRIME: Largo man accused of battering 2 disabled adults at Clearwater group home "Some of them have the goal of ultimately collapsing society by the corruption of our youth," Nicolet said. "Others are just looking to gain status and power." Local perspective Earlier this year, the FBI says Jack Rocker, 19, of Tampa, was sentenced to seven years in prison for possessing child sexual abuse material. The U.S. Department of Justice said court records showed that Rocker was a member of 764. "In this case, the subject was a, by all standards, a kind of all-American kid," Nicolet said. During their investigation, FBI agents said they found more than 8,000 images and videos of child sexual abuse material on Rocker's devices. "It breaks my heart to think that that's the sole purpose of this network, right, is to target vulnerable teens, kiddos," Ady Pena, a youth and family advocate with Redefining Refuge, said. MORE: Horses on Polk County property left for weeks without food and water, owner arrested: 'Severely malnourished' What they're saying Redefining Refuge handles cases involving online child exploitation every day. The advocacy organization works with children and families who have been victims of sexual exploitation. Pena said any child can be targeted by online networks like these, and she said it's something that every family should be aware of and pay attention to. "It's usually somebody coming to the kiddos saying they're their same age or they know somebody that they know and they have mutual followers," Pena said. "If it's on Instagram or on Snapchat, it's pretty easy to access each other's followers." She emphasized the importance of families, community advocates and law enforcement working together closely to keep children safe. "If there is no education out there, how are we supposed to, you know, stop it or even just notice the signs?" she said. The FBI said 764 is just one example of these extremist groups that are popping up around the globe. READ: Florida fitness influencer faces 5 felonies for running over cop and fleeing, police say "I cannot overstate how important it is for parents to be are of where their kids are operating online, who they're communicating with, and also just educating their children on the dangers of the online space," Nicolet said. What you can do The FBI said there are some warning signs that families can look out for to help make sure their children are safe. "Increased moodiness, isolating themselves, really withdrawing from any sort of in-person contact with family or friends, any signs of unexplained bruises, scratches, cuts, marks," Nicolet said. "Things like wearing long sleeves when it's, you know, warm out, or trying to kind of cover up things that they might not want their parents to see. Unexplained injuries to pets, you know, family pets. "Or, kind of seeing things happen that just don't seem quite right or perhaps an obsession that your child might have with a new online friend or even potentially a love interest." The FBI said these signs aren't necessarily immediate cause for concern, but they are things that families should keep an eye on. Anyone who is involved in a situation involving any of these exploitation tactics is encouraged to report it to the following agencies: FBI's Internet Crime Complaint Center at FBI Field Office ( or 1-800-CALL-FBI (225-5324)) National Center for Missing and Exploited Children ( or 1-800-THE LOST) The Source The information in this story was gathered by FOX 13's Kylie Jones. WATCH FOX 13 NEWS: STAY CONNECTED WITH FOX 13 TAMPA: Download the FOX Local app for your smart TV Download FOX Local mobile app:Apple |Android Download the FOX 13 News app for breaking news alerts, latest headlines Download the SkyTower Radar app Sign up for FOX 13's daily newsletter
