Barstool Sports host fired for using racial slur; decision sparks internal debate

Barstool Sports host Ben Mintz was fired for saying a racial slur while reading rap lyrics on a livestream.
Penn Entertainment, Barstool Sports' parent company, fired Mintz to protect its gambling licenses despite objections from Barstool leadership.
Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy disagreed with firing Mintz but respected the decision to protect Penn's business interests.
Some Barstool personalities expressed support for Mintz following his firing.
Portnoy worries the backlash from Mintz's firing could damage Barstool Sports' reputation.