News about Samantha Ponder

Robert Griffin III teases 'answers' amid shock ESPN firing controversy as axed analyst reveals he'll 'connect with fans about everything'

www.dailymail.co.uk, August 19, 2024
On Thursday, it was reported that Griffin and Sunday NFL Countdown host Samantha Ponder were both dismissed as the network approaches the conclusion of its fiscal year at the end of September. Three days after being relieved of his duties, the NFL analyst took to social media to thank his fanbase for their support and hint transparency over his firing. 'As I sit here with my family on this beautiful day, we are overwhelmed with the outpouring of love and support from you guys over the last past 72+ hours,' he wrote on X .

Former ESPN host Sage Steele claims 'it's all gonna come out' as she breaks her silence on Sam Ponder firing

www.dailymail.co.uk, August 16, 2024
Sage Steele spoke out in the wake of her pal Samantha Ponder's firing from ESPN.  The former SportsCenter anchor claimed 'it's all gonna come out' when she defended the axed Sunday NFL Countdown host in am emotional video. 'This is another loss for ESPN, but it is a gain for literally the rest of the world because now you're going to see the true Sam Ponder,' Steele said in a social media clip on Friday.  

ESPN at war!Network's Samantha Ponder breaks ranks and joins Riley Gaines in denouncing Lia Thomas

www.dailymail.co.uk, April 20, 2023
In an argument sparked by the Biden administration's proposal to amend the legislation, Samantha Ponder, the current host of Sunday NFL Countdown on ESPN, spoke out against trans people in sport on Wednesday. In the month of Women's History Month, ESPN has been devoted to transgender people in sport, and transgender swimmer Lia Thomas was included in their segment devoted to Women's History Month last month. Title IX, which was introduced in 1972, prohibits sex discrimination in any school or other educational program that receives federal support. The Biden administration suggested a change to the legislation, which would prohibit a blanket ban on trans people in school sports. Any school that introduced such a ban will no longer be eligible for federal support. According to the Biden administration, they find it unlikely that baning trans children from participating. The scheme would, however, call for a ban on trans athletes for 'fairness in sport,' allowing for a ban on athletes for 'fairness in sports,' opening the way for a potential ban on athletes like Thomas. Ponder wrote: "It's a shame that we are trying to protect Title IX's integrity in 2023 and the reason it was sorely needed in the first place." 'Savewomensports is a hashtag that refers to'savewomensports.'