Columbus, OH

Tallahassee, FL

Robert Griffin III, along with Sam Ponder, is out at ESPN after a pretty successful run at the network the last few years. Andrew Marchand reports these layoffs are purely budgetary, but Griffin's firing comes shortly after he went at one of ESPN's big boys. Griffin posted a tweet directed...

Robert Griffin III Was Fired by ESPN Two Days After Taking a Thinly Veiled Shot at Paul Finebaum

The Spun

Robert Griffin III isn't the only one out at ESPN. The Worldwide Leader has reportedly fired Sam Ponder, too. The Athletic is reporting that ESPN has fired Ponder, who had been hosting Sunday NFL Countdown, following her role with College GameDay. Ponder, 38, has been outspoken on some political ...

ESPN Has Reportedly Fired Sam Ponder, Too

Florida State Seminoles On SI

ESPN has let go one of Florida State's biggest supporters citing "financial reasons."

Robert Griffin III Fired By ESPN Days After Defending Florida State

TheDailyBeast

ESPN shook up its on-air talent on Thursday with a pair of shock firings. Those given the pink slip included former NFL quarterback Robert Griffin III, an analyst who was widely seen as a rising star at the network and was one of its most vocal online voices. Also axed Thursday was Sam Ponder, who’s long been the host of NFL Countdown—a popular show ESPN airs Sunday mornings between opening week and the Super Bowl that previews the day’s slate of games. It appears the show was Ponder’s only role at the network, with her reportedly not working between March...

ESPN Fires Popular NFL Analysts Robert Griffin III, Sam Ponder Ahead of Football Season

New Jersey State

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Los Angeles, CA

Herbie J Pilato

It's been 40 years since actor Jon-Erik Hexum died of an accidental self-inflicted gun shot on October 18, 1984 in Los Angeles. He was only 26 years old, and this is his story.

In Memory of Actor Jon-Erik Hexum:  40 Years After His Accidental, Self-Inflicted Tragic Death

Georgia State

Atlanta, GA

Athlon Sports

"First Take" host Stephen A. Smith delivers animated rant while predicting Georgia's biggest threat in the SEC

Stephen A. Smith Names Biggest Threat To Georgia This Season

Los Angeles County, CA

It's been 33 years since the handsome actor and Emmy award-winning TV game show host Bert Convy died of a brain tumor at 57 in 1991. This is his story. Bert Convy was born July 23, 1933, in St. Louis, Missouri. His father was in the shoe business, while his parents separated when he was just seven years old. His mother moved the family to California in the San Fernando Valley, where Convy attended North Hollywood High and was named the "class clown."

In Memory of Actor/Game Show Host Bert Convy: 33 Years After His Tragic Death From Brain Cancer

50 Cent doesn’t want you to treat him any differently, even though he is “very rich.”. The rapper and media mogul took to Instagram on Wednesday, where he posted a screenshot of a Us Weekly article about him nearing billionaire status. “I don’t want this to make you...

50 Cent Addresses Nearing Billionaire Status, Still ‘Wants a Discount’

MillMeek Mill thinks Michael Rubin should've left his "Black hate-on-hate" comments in the draft. Just hours after the billionaire entrepreneur clarified his intention on making the remark on Power 105.1 radio show The Breakfast Club this week–which seemed to be in defense of Meek–the Philadelphia native shared his disdain for Rubin's opinion on X.

Meek Mill on Michael Rubin's ‘Black Hate’ Comment: ‘I Can’t Explain It to Him in a Sensible Way’

Larry Brown Sports

Chase Claypool’s first season with the Buffalo Bills is over before it ever really began. The Bills announced on Tuesday that they have placed Claypool on season-ending injured reserve. Claypool had been working his way back from a toe injury he suffered last month, though the Bills did not specify whether that was the injury...
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Bills announce unfortunate news about Chase Claypool

Houston, TX

BeatKing, best known for being a Southern strip club staple, has passed away at 39. The gruff-voiced Houston legend’s death was confirmed by his manager, Tasha Felder. “BeatKing has been the best part of the club for over a decade,” she wrote. “He has produced and worked with so many artists, that his sound will forever live.”

BeatKing, Legendary Houston Rapper and Producer, Dead at 39

Lil Baby is giving fans a look at his stylish Atlanta bachelor pad with the help of Architectural Digest. In a new video published on Tuesday by the outlet, the 29-year-old rapper walked through the mansion which he renovated extensively with the help of Georgia-based interior designer, Annysa LaMantia. “I...

Watch Lil Baby Tour His Impressive Atlanta Bachelor Pad: ‘It Took a Lot to Get Here'

We've got ourselves a drip-off! Well, maybe. Jim Jones has issued a $1,000 fit challenge to Lil Yachty following his criticisms about New York fashion last month. The Bronx native proposed he and Yachty meet up in either New York or Atlanta in their best fit where a winner will be determined.

Jim Jones Challenges Lil Yachty to a Drip-Off After Backlash Over New York Fashion Comment

Harvey, IL

Chris Jones is advocating for the release of an Illinois woman currently imprisoned for her involvement in a $1.5 million chicken theft from a school district, and he’s offering to personally cover the loss. On Tuesday, Jones, a defensive tackle for the Kansas City Chiefs, expressed this intention in...

Chris Jones Says He Will 'Pay for the Wings' to Release Woman in Prison for $1.5M School Chicken Theft

Wally Amos, the founder of Famous Amos cookies, has died. He was 88 years old. His children confirmed the news in a statement, revealing that he passed due to complications from dementia. “He was a true original Black American hero,” the statement read, per CNN. “With his Panama hat, kazoo,...

Wally Amos, Famous Amos Cookies Founder, Dead at 88

Demi Lovato doesn’t want her future kids to have a childhood like hers. The singer and actress told The Hollywood Reporter that if she were to have a daughter, she would steer her away from the entertainment and music industry until adulthood. "I’d say, ‘Let’s study music theory and...

Demi Lovato Says She Wants Her Future Daughter to 'Have a Childhood' Before Getting Into Entertainment

Colin Kaepernick is still prepping for another shot in the NFL — if he ever gets another chance. The 36-year-old quarterback hasn’t played in the NFL for seven years, but in a recent conversation with Sky Sports, he revealed that he’s still getting ready in case he gets that call.

Colin Kaepernick Is 'Still Training, Still Pushing' for Another NFL Shot: 'Got to Get One of These Team Owners to Open Up'

Alabama State

Tuscaloosa, AL

A to Z Sports

In an NFL Draft quarterback class that is crying out for a top guy, Jalen Milroe fits the bill

Why Alabama QB Jalen Milroe has everything he needs to be the top quarterback in the 2025 NFL Draft

Minneapolis, MN

ClutchPoints

The Minnesota Vikings are not having a great training camp. On Wednesday, it was reported that rookie JJ McCarthy will miss the entire season with a torn meniscus. Then, during Wednesday’s practice, wide receiver Jordan Addison was carted off, per a report from Alec Lewis of The Athletic. “Vikings WR Jordan Addison just went down. […]
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Vikings get Jordan Addison injury update after leaving practice

Turns out those Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars rumors were true. On Thursday afternoon, the Grammy-winning artists took to Instagram to announce their joint single, “Die with a Smile,” and its official video. Gaga and Bruno didn’t provide any details on what they had in store, but the track’s cover art suggested they had something countrified up their sleeves. The artwork showed the singers dressed in blue and red getups that went heavy on the retro Western vibes.

Watch the Video for Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars' New Track "Die With a Smile"

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Robert Griffin III Reacts to ESPN Firing Him With Classic ‘Friday’ Clip: ‘How Do You Get Fired on Your Day Off?'

Robert Griffin III seems to be taking his sudden firing from ESPN in stride. As reported by The Athletic, Griffin was let go on Thursday, August...

Robert Griffin III Reacts to ESPN Firing Him With Classic ‘Friday’ Clip: ‘How Do You Get Fired on Your Day Off?'

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