Sam Ponder breaks silence on ‘legit crazy’ reasons for ESPN firing one year after shocking exit

Sam Ponder breaks silence on ‘legit crazy’ reasons for ESPN firing one year after shocking exit

Sam Ponder ties her shocking ESPN exit last year to her views on transgender athletes and an infrequent work schedule, and believes some of the reasoning for it is “legit crazy.” Ponder, who spent 14 years with the Worldwide Leader before being let go last August, provided her first deep dive on her dismissal on … Read more

Rex Ryan parties with ex-ESPNers Sage Steele, Sam Ponder in ‘Here to Bang’ T-shirt

Rex Ryan parties with ex-ESPNers Sage Steele, Sam Ponder in ‘Here to Bang’ T-shirt

He certainly is a firecracker. Rex Ryan’s Fourth of July festivities served as an ESPN reunion with former colleagues Sam Ponder and Sage Steele, the latter of whom documented the celebrations on social media and called out the ex-Jets coach’s cheeky attire. “Only Rex Ryan can pull off a shirt like that!!” Steele exclaimed Monday … Read more

Looking for an extra edge at work — or life? Ponder popping a nootropic

Looking for an extra edge at work — or life? Ponder popping a nootropic

Whether you’re staring down a massive to-do list or just have one beast of a project that needs to be tackled, it’s tempting to tap the ever-growing stash of over-the-counter supplements promising to boost cognition and keep us on task. One such pill, Clarity by nootropics giant Thesis, is even marketed as “Nature’s Adderall.” Logic … Read more

Mike Greenberg to host ESPN’s ‘Sunday NFL Countdown’ after Sam Ponder firing

Mike Greenberg to host ESPN’s ‘Sunday NFL Countdown’ after Sam Ponder firing

ESPN is going with a familiar face as its new host for “Sunday NFL Countdown.” Mike Greenberg will be the new host of the weekly NFL pregame show, ESPN announced Tuesday, replacing Sam Ponder, who, along with Robert Griffin III, was fired by ESPN last week. Greenberg, a longtime ESPNer who used to host “SportsCenter” … Read more

Emotional Sage Steele says ‘it’s all gonna come out’ after ESPN fires Sam Ponder

Emotional Sage Steele says ‘it’s all gonna come out’ after ESPN fires Sam Ponder

Sage Steele said the world is going to see the true Samantha Ponder after ESPN fired the “Sunday NFL Countdown” host. The former “SportsCenter” anchor went to bat for Ponder and explained “it’s all gonna come out” in a video she posted on X — shortly after ESPN dismissed Ponder and football analyst Robert Griffin … Read more

ESPN fires Robert Griffin III, Sam Ponder in stunning NFL shakeup

ESPN fires Robert Griffin III, Sam Ponder in stunning NFL shakeup

ESPN made a series of stunning personnel decisions on Thursday. Robert Griffin III and Sam Ponder have been let go by the network, The Athletic’s Andrew Marchand first reported. RG3 had been demoted from his analyst role on “Monday NFL Countdown” this season after the network hired retired Eagles center Jason Kelce. ESPN fired Robert … Read more

Jewish Americans ponder having more kids after Israel-Hamas war: ‘The greatest revenge is life’

Jewish Americans ponder having more kids after Israel-Hamas war: ‘The greatest revenge is life’

While the Israel Defense Forces has its mission to protect Jewish life on the homefront, Jewish Americans are on the fertility frontlines with their own mission: bring more Jewish babies into the world. Women who thought their childbearing days were over, now see reconsidering their family size as the Jewish way to rebuild after loss. … Read more

Cavinder twins ponder basketball future, influencing: ‘Super overwhelming’

Cavinder twins ponder basketball future, influencing: ‘Super overwhelming’

What does life look like for the 22-year-old Cavinder twins beyond the University of Miami? That’s something college seniors Haley and Hanna Cavinder recently pondered during an appearance on the “BFFs” podcast, where the social media sensations discussed potential next steps and their future statuses with the Hurricanes’ women’s basketball team. “I’m going to try … Read more