@sagesteeleshow: “I knew when I sent that … this isn’t going to go over very well. But to me, that’s abuse.” Samantha Ponder didn’t stay silent when a female boxer was being physically beaten by a biological male in the ring. She tweeted: “Enough.” Within a week, the call came from her bosses at ESPN. In this raw, honest moment, Sam opens up about the real reason she believes ESPN fired her. And it’s not just because of that tweet — but because she refused to compromise her values and her role as a mom of 3 young kids. This is what it looks like to speak the truth, even when it costs you. Full episode now on YouTube
you girls are better off without espn!! real ones 🩷
2025-07-16 13:55:44
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Joel G :
proud of both of these women
2025-07-19 12:53:37
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Brian Taylor :
ESPN is completely lost. Lost their minds focusing on a demographic that will never watch sports and in turn they lost their main audience. They are done.
2025-07-16 22:38:07
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Mark.Baer :
ESPN is a joke anymore
2025-07-16 17:31:32
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johnroletto :
Two great women with common sense
2025-07-16 17:30:14
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mchilnnsre3 :
she looking rough.... what the helly
2025-07-16 22:17:36
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Cleetus Plunkett :
When is Disney going to go bankrupt with their BS?
2025-07-17 00:02:18
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Jimmy Salinas :
Miss u Sam 😍
2025-07-24 19:12:51
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ericriley1239 EY :
ESPN is so woke now. They fire anyone who disagrees with their narrative. Ponder, Nichols, and Sage are much better off.
2025-07-16 23:51:39
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Florida Rebel 24 :
I only watch ESPN for College Gameday and college & pro football.
2025-07-18 16:40:45
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NebraskaRyan :
ESPN stands for all the wrong things
2025-07-17 01:54:50
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Trent :
That’s why I no longer watch Countdown and rarely watch ESPN.
2025-07-16 23:48:48
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Do it lady! :
Anyone notice how she's not playing victim...
2025-07-18 02:24:28
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Show Me :
Miss Sam. Now it’s all males on the countdown show. ESPN is a mess.
2025-07-17 02:35:40
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johnjherd5 :
We’re done pandering to small, loud groups.
2025-07-16 21:13:40
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Brian :
She’s one hell of a woman!!!
2025-07-18 08:58:33
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Todd Peffer :
Sam and Sage were TOO GOOD for ESPN anyway.
2025-07-16 19:55:42
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ChadK :
🤦🏽♂️. Inclusion has gone way too far!!!
2025-07-16 17:11:00
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Zachary Parker :
Two powerful WOMEN 👏 respect ladies! 👍
2025-07-17 18:02:44
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THE BLT :
Thank you both for openly talking about this.
2025-07-16 19:39:29
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Gary Nelson :
we are behind you girls 100 %
2025-07-17 03:28:05
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user5694054192731 :
You 2 are amazing!!!!! ❤️
2025-07-17 02:32:17
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thefashionaisle :
Identified with absolutely everything Sam!! Longtime Sports gal here too. Let go & thought my world was going to stop. Sports TV culture for women can be sooo toxic!!
2025-07-17 00:43:38
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user5479204312172 :
Too bad espn is a joke
2025-07-17 04:14:10
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