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ESPN has been playing the numbers game for many years now and those numbers resulted in the network parting ways with analyst Robert Griffin III and show host Sam Ponder. On Thursday, ESPN reportedly fired both of the personalities after multiple years at the network. But as the reporter who broke ...

Report: Here's Why ESPN Is Firing Sam Ponder, Robert Griffin III

Former NFL quarterback Robert Griffin III, who had become a multi-sport contributor at ESPN, has been fired, according to Andrew Marchand of TheAthletic.com. Griffin had two years left on his contract. Marchand reports that the move was financial. He previously had been dropped from Monday NFL Countdown, when ESPN hired...

ESPN fires Robert Griffin III with two years left on his deal

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Here's a complete guide to watching Week 2 of the NFL preseason, including TV coverage, channels and scores for every game.

NFL preseason schedule Week 2: TV coverage, channels, scores for every football game today

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Trade talks have reportedly slowed as receiver Brandon Aiyuk continues his hold-in with the 49ers. With it again looking more like Aiyuk will be with San Francisco for 2024, head coach Kyle Shanahan was asked in his Monday press conference if Aiyuk was taking part in anything on the field — like running routes with the team’s quarterbacks against air.

Kyle Shanahan: I trust Brandon Aiyuk knows what to do to get ready to play

Baltimore, MD

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According to a report from The Athletic’s Andrew Marchand, Robert Griffin III has gone from a potential superstar analyst at ESPN to unemployment after being fired by the World Leader in a round of budget cuts.
The Heisman Trophy winner was dismissed with two years left on his deal at ESPN.
Griffin III was replaced on Monday Night Countdown by former Eagles great Jason Kelce, but he was still designated for his dynamic college football coverage.
Griffin III played seven seasons for the Redskins, Ravens, and Browns, throwing for 9,271 yards career and 43 touchdowns.
He was selected to play in one Pro Bowl and won the Offensive Rookie of the Year award during the 20212 season with Washington. In three years with the Ravens, Griffin III played in 14 games, logging 288 yards passing, one touchdown, and four interceptions.
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Former Ravens quarterback fired by ESPN as NFL, college football analyst

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It's been eight years since former TV child star Sawyer Sweeten, best known from Everybody Loves Raymond, died tragically by suicide at only 19 years old. Sawyer Sweeten, his twin brother Sullivan Sweeten, and their older sister Madylin, played Ray Romano's TV children on Everybody Loves Raymond, the Emmy-winning sitcom that originally aired on CBS 1996 to 2005.

The Tragic Suicide of Former TV Child Star Sawyer Sweeten ('Everybody Loves Raymond'): 9 Years Later

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On Tuesday, licensed Ohio dispensaries began legally selling non-medical marijuana to consumers; however, the drug’s possession, growth and/or usage are still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus. Credit: Jefferee Woo/Tampa Bay Times/TNS [Original caption: Four citizen-led petitions with proposals to update Dallas’ charter hit the 20,000 valid signature threshold to make it on the Nov. 5 election ballot, including one that would ban police officers from arresting or citing people carrying less than four ounces of marijuana.] As of Tuesday, students 21 and older can now legally purchase marijuana in Ohio.

Dispensary sales of recreational marijuana began Tuesday; possession and usage still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus

Raleigh, NC

Town Talks

Big cities are known for their hustle and bustle, drawing people in who crave excitement, variety, and entertainment. But bigger isn’t always better, or at least not for Raleigh, North Carolina.

North Carolina City Named The Most Boring Town in the State

After Jim Harbaugh became head coach of the Chargers, we raised the question of whether the former 49ers head coach would offer former 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick a job on the coaching staff. Some weirdly ignored the facts and opted instead to use that question as grist for the outrage/outrage-in-response-to-the-outrage...

Jim Harbaugh’s interest in Colin Kaepenick as member of coaching staff implies plenty

The Buffalo Bills' championship aspirations took a huge hit this Thursday. It turns out All-Pro linebacker Matt Milano is out indefinitely.  Milano left Tuesday's practice this week due to an undisclosed injury. According to ESPN's Adam Schefter, the Bills learned that he has a torn ...

NFL Fans React To The Bills' Devastating Injury Loss Thursday

Awful Announcing

The NFL is heading to Brazil in Week 1 for a Friday night game airing on Peacock and NBC will be using its top college football team to call the game. Per a Wednesday release, Noah Eagle, Todd Blackledge, and Kaylee Hartung will call the Packers-Eagles game, which will exclusively stream on Peacock. Eagle and Read more...
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NFL makes broadcasting announcement

In the media world, sports networks tend to either give out raises if the company is doing well or fire people if the company is doing poorly. That is the way it works. ESPN, in its latest round of cuts, made the stunning decision to fire former Pro Bowl quarterback and analyst Robert Griffin III.

Former Pro Bowl QB Sacked By ESPN

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Fairhope, AL

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Former North Carolina State quarterback Philip Rivers’ son, Gunner Rivers is part of the 2027 high school recruiting class and has just received a recruiting ranking from 247 Sports. He ranks as four-star and the eighth best quarterback nationally in the class. Gunner started as a freshman on the...

Philip Rivers' son Gunner becomes big time quarterback recruit

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Jacksonville, FL

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Three men and a woman have been arrested on murder charges in connection with the fatal shooting of Charles Jones , a Jacksonville rapper known as Julio Foolio,” outside a hotel in Tampa.

4 arrested in slaying of Jacksonville rapper Julio Foolio

Bubba Wallace moved into the final playoff spot after Sunday’s race at Richmond Raceway as the NASCAR Cup playoff picture tightened. Austin Dillon’s win secured a spot in the playoffs, making him the 13th driver to earn a spot via a win. That leaves three positions left with three races left in the regular season.

NASCAR Cup playoff race tightens heading into final three regular season races

After being forced to cancel recent tour performances, famed Guns N' Roses guitarist Slash, who just turned 59, shared the tragic news that led to his decision:. The music legend took to social media on July 22, 2024, mentioning the death of his stepdaughter Lucy-Bleu Knight.

Legendary Rock Guitarist Slash Turns 59 and Cancels Tour Amid the Tragic Death of His Stepdaughter

Minneapolis, MN

Report: Browns DC Jim Schwartz confronted by Vikings HC Kevin O'Connell at Wednesday's joint practice

Los Angeles County, CA

Beloved actress Nichelle Nichols, who died at 89 in 2022, found fame with her pioneering role as Communications Officer Lt. Nyota Uhura on TV's original Star Trek series (NBC, 1966-1969). She went on to play a groundbreaking role in several feature films and, as an African-American actress, became a beacon of dignity and diversity in Hollywood.

'Star Trek's' Nichelle Nichols Was Not Allowed To Play Secretary 'Peggy Fair' on TV's 'Mannix'

Nathan Peterman has another NFL job. The 30-year-old journeyman quarterback is back with the Las Vegas Raiders. The Raiders signed Peterman, who was a free agent, on Tuesday, and waived wide receiver Keelan Doss in a corresponding move. Peterman previously spent time with the Raiders from 2018-21. ...

Longtime NFL Journeyman Quarterback Nathan Peterman Has Been Signed

The NASCAR Cup Series faces the high speeds of Michigan International Speedway this weekend. Cars will approach nearly 200 mph on the 2-mile track. Three races remain until the Cup playoffs begin. Sunday’s action is set for 2:30 p.m. ET on USA Network. Drivers to watch at Michigan. FRONTRUNNERS.

NASCAR Cup drivers to watch at Michigan International Speedway

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ESPN fires NFL Sunday Countdown host Sam Ponder

There’s officially another bloodletting in Bristol. On the same day ESPN fired Robert Griffin III, the four-letter network also...

ESPN fires NFL Sunday Countdown host Sam Ponder

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