According to Thebiglead.com, ESPN sources reveal Jay Mariotti’s days at ESPN are over. The famous sports personality and columnist was arrested for domestic violence over the weekend. Mariotti faces a court date on Sept. 17, and TBL believes the only way he will be back on the network is if all charges are dropped.
Mariotti is most famous for his role on the commentator show “Around the Horn,” which is on a week long hiatus.
ESPN sideline reporter Samantha Steele is engaged to Minnesota Viking QB Christian Ponder earning her the honor of December 2012 Jersey Chaser of the Month.Steele and Ponder began dating at the begining of the NFL season and both had breakout years. Ponder claimed the starting job for the Vikings, while Steele was crowned ESPN’s new darling with the departure of Erin Andrews. The couple met on the College Game Day set. When asked about the relationship, Ponder said: “The cool thing is that obviously, we’re both at the same time, so we don’t get to see each other that much. But at least one person isn’t feeling guilty about not making the effort to do it or whatever. Then we kind of have the same schedule in the off season, so that’ll be good.” Share It