Verkkothe buyer is dave portnoy, the controversial founder of the sports and pop culture blog barstool sports, anonymous sources told the wall street journal. Verkkobarstool sports founder dave portnoy has paid a record $42 million for a waterfront nantucket compound with an underground tunnel, according to. The crown jewel of nantucket. Located on the coveted monomoy road, this waterfront estate offers unparalleled views and. Verkkobarstool sports founder dave portnoy just snatched up a luxurious nantucket compound for a staggering $42 million.