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Sam Ponder Reveals 'Legit Crazy' Reason For ESPN Firing

VIRGINIA, UNITED STATES, JUL 15 – Former ESPN host Sam Ponder links her 2024 firing to her stance on transgender athletes while Trey Wingo criticizes ESPN's programming shift under Disney with McAfee and Smith dominating.

  • Former ESPN host Trey Wingo reflected on ESPN's transformation and his departure in 2020, highlighting changes in the network's talent and programming.
  • Wingo's comments followed a viral social media post noting ESPN once offered diverse programming unlike today's focus on Stephen A. Smith and Pat McAfee.
  • Wingo likened ESPN's past to a 'glorious buffet' versus the current 'banquet dinner' offering only chicken or fish, referring to the narrower talent options.
  • ESPN experienced large-scale layoffs in 2023, which reshaped its roster and elevated personalities like McAfee, who signed a multi-year deal and gained prominence.
  • Wingo's critique suggests ESPN's shift toward a smaller set of dominant voices may limit variety, impacting viewers and the network's overall programming diversity.
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Sports Illustrated broke the news in New York, United States on Tuesday, July 15, 2025.
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