Jenna Gonzales+FollowPortnoy Throws Shade at ESPN Over Barstool SplitWild to see Davey Pageviews finally open up about the ESPN fallout! He basically said ESPN never really wanted Barstool—just Big Cat and PFT—but FOX is all-in on the whole squad. That Van Talk cancellation still stings, but now Barstool’s rolling with FOX Sports for Big Noon Kickoff and more. Portnoy’s not holding back: says he regrets ever teaming up with ESPN. Is this the start of a new media rivalry? #Sports #BarstoolSports #ESPN00Share
Judith Nelson+FollowStephen A. Doubles Down on Epstein TakeStephen A. Smith isn’t backing down after catching heat for his Epstein client list comments. The ESPN heavyweight says everyone’s entitled to their opinion—he just gets paid millions for his. SAS is no stranger to controversy (remember when King James confronted him courtside?), and he’s sticking to his guns here. Love him or hate him, Stephen A. always calls it like he sees it. #Sports #StephenASmith #ESPN8611Share
Heather Owens+FollowWilbon’s ESPN Future? PTI Shakeup Incoming! 👀Did Dan Le Batard just spill the tea on Michael Wilbon’s ESPN contract? During a chat on Pablo Torre’s podcast, Le Batard teased that Wilbon’s PTI deal is up soon, hinting at heated negotiations. Wilbon played it cool, but fans are buzzing: Will PTI survive as-is, or is ESPN plotting a big change? Some even think Wilbon could walk away for a wildcard move! The PTI era might be closer to its end than we thought. #Entertainment #PTI #ESPN2132Share
andersonkaren+FollowSamantha Ponder’s Exit: Was It About Sports?Longtime ESPN voice Samantha Ponder finally opened up about her 2023 firing, revealing it followed her public support for women athletes concerned about competing against trans women. Ponder says execs warned her after she shared stories like Paula Scanlan’s experience swimming against Lia Thomas, and she felt she was 'on the clock' after that. She insists she just wanted fair debate, not controversy. Was ESPN right to silence her, or did they miss a chance for real sports talk? #Sports #SamanthaPonder #ESPN30Share
Jenna Gonzales+FollowSam Ponder’s ESPN Exit: More Than Money?Longtime NFL Countdown host Sam Ponder just dropped some real talk on why she was let go by ESPN. Turns out, it wasn’t just about contract dollars. Ponder says her outspoken stance on biological men competing in women’s sports—especially after the Olympic boxing controversy—made execs uncomfortable. She admits her social posts ruffled feathers, but also points to ESPN’s shifting priorities and her own family focus. What do you think—was this a fair call by the network, or did Ponder get sidelined for speaking her mind? #Sports #SamPonder #ESPN20Share
Ryan Mathis+FollowESPN: Star Power Over Sports? 🤔Trey Wingo just threw some major shade at ESPN’s current direction, saying it’s all about Stephen A. Smith and Pat McAfee now. He compared the old ESPN to a buffet and today’s to a boring banquet—basically, less variety, more personality. Fans are split: is ESPN better with these big names or has it lost its sports-first soul? The debate is getting heated! #Entertainment #ESPN #TreyWingo00Share
Bruce Johnson+FollowDan Patrick vs ESPN: The Real StoryDid you catch Dan Patrick’s latest reveal? The former SportsCenter legend says ESPN ran a full-on smear campaign against him after he left in 2007 to launch his own show. According to DP, the Worldwide Leader pressured affiliates to drop him, but he saw it as a David vs Goliath moment. Now, years later, The Dan Patrick Show is thriving. What do you think—was ESPN out of line, or just protecting their turf? #Sports #DanPatrick #ESPN71Share
Jenna Gonzales+FollowESPN’s 'Vibe Check': Progress or Too Late?Longtime ESPN insider Jane McManus didn’t hold back on social, calling out the Worldwide Leader for finally launching a women’s sports studio show—on streaming, not cable. While it’s awesome to see stars like Chiney and Elle Duncan front and center, McManus says this move is overdue, especially with ESPN holding WNBA and NCAA WBB rights for years. Is 'Vibe Check' a real breakthrough, or just ESPN playing catch-up after Caitlin Clark and the women’s hoops boom? Let’s talk! #VibeCheck #WomensSports #ESPN #Sports00Share
Charles Brown+FollowWhy We Can't Stop Debating the GOATCan anyone else relate? Every time First Take lights up with another LeBron vs. MJ or GOAT debate, viewers flood the comments saying they're over it—but the numbers don’t lie! Stephen A. and Marcus Spears say these segments just get the most clicks. Like, we may groan, but clearly, we’re all watching! Maybe deep down, we actually love the sports drama? Thoughts? FirstTake #GOATDebate #SportsTalk #StephenA #ESPN #Entertainment50Share
Bruce Johnson+FollowTony Reali Defends His ATH LegacyDid anyone catch Tony Reali’s recent comments on the ATH finale? The Face Time king finally broke his silence, calling out media coverage that downplayed his role and ignored the show’s recent ratings bump. Reali’s frustration is real—he poured his heart into Around the Horn, and seeing his work reduced to a footnote stings. He’s not just defending himself, but the entire ATH community. Thoughts on how the media handled this? #AroundTheHorn #TonyReali #ESPN #Sports00Share
