ESPN cuts ties with Shannon Sharpe following settlement of sexual assault lawsuit, AP source says
The decision comes less than two weeks after Sharpe resolved a lawsuit that accused him of sexually assaulting a woman during their relationship. The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because the decision has not been announced.
Sharpe's last appearance on ESPN was in late April, when the lawsuit was filed in Nevada. No details of the settlement were released. The lawsuit had sought $50 million.
The 57-year-old Sharpe called the accusations 'false and disruptive" at the time they were levied and hoped to return in time for the NFL season.
Instead, ESPN opted to move on from the brash four-time All-Pro tight end who won three Super Bowls during his 14-year career.
Sharpe joined ESPN in 2023 and signed a multiyear contract in 2024. He served as a panelist on the network's morning show 'First Take.'
Sharpe has been a staple on TV and social media since retiring in 2003. He joined CBS in 2004 as an analyst on 'The NFL Today' studio show before leaving in 2013. Three years later, he joined forces with Skip Bayless on the FS1 sports debate show 'Undisputed.' Sharpe left in 2023 after Bayless took a shot at Sharpe's NFL playing career during a debate a couple of months earlier.
Sharpe still has his 'Club Shay Shay' and 'Nightcap' podcasts with former NFL wide receiver Chad Johnson.
Inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2011, Sharpe retired as the NFL's all-time leader among tight ends in receptions (815), yards receiving (10,060) and touchdowns (62). Those records have been broken.
Sterling Sharpe, Shannon's older brother, will be inducted on Saturday.
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Time of India
14 minutes ago
- Time of India
Was Tracy Walker III suspended for 12 games as a disciplinary measure? Internet thinks it's 'something heavy'
Tracy Walker III suspended for 12 games. Source: X Free agent safety Tracy Walker III, who did not make it to any of the rosters this season, has reportedly been suspended for the first 12 games of the NFL season. Though the NFL has not made any confirmation regarding this, the news has been sourced from the NFL transaction wire. Even if Walker joins a team, he would not qualify to play until Week 13. The suspension will likely take effect once rosters are cut to 53 players. Why was Tracy Walker III suspended for 12 NFL games? Internet in a frenzy Walker was drafted by the Lions in the third round of the 2018 NFL Draft and was a part of the Detroit Lions for six years but he was cut after the 2023-24 season. The 30-year-old joined the San Francisco 49ers in August 2024 but was released in late September. Walker faced something similar in 2022. Back then, during a game with the Eagles, Walker was disqualified after he lost his temper and committed two personal fouls. Eagles QB Jalen Hurts slid late on a run play, and Walker slammed into him, post which he was disqualified. Though the NFL has not confirmed the reason behind Walker's suspension, the Internet thinks it might be a disciplinary measure. 'Unknown reason huh… Somebody knows!' wrote an X user on the platform. Many NFL fans implied the NFL does not suspend anyone for so long unless something big happens. 'Must be something heavy because they don't do that with ease,' remarked an X user. '12 games... THAT must be One Hell of an 'unknown' Reason!!!' said another. Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!
Time of India
19 minutes ago
- Time of India
Former Giants star Dave Gallagher passes away at 73 after leaving NFL to become a surgeon
Former Giants star Dave Gallagher passes away at 73 after leaving NFL to become a surgeon (Image via Getty) Dave Gallagher, a former NFL player who left football to become a doctor, has died at the age of 73. He passed away at his home in Columbus, Indiana, on January 20, 2025. His obituary was shared publicly on August 4. The cause of death has not been announced. Dave Gallagher played for the New York Giants from 1975 to 1976. He had a short football career, leaving the sport to follow his dream of becoming a doctor. He later worked as an orthopedic surgeon in Indiana. Dave Gallagher left New York Giants after being benched, returned to medical school In the first round of the 1974 NFL Draft, the Chicago Bears selected Dave Gallagher. Following eleven matches in his debut season, he was dispatched to the New York Giants. Beginning powerfully, he twice sacked Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Mike Boryla during his first outing. But things changed quickly. In his second year with the Giants, he was moved to a new position and later benched. The Giants finished that season with a 3-11 record. Dave Gallagher was unhappy. In 1977, he told The New York Times, 'To bench me, and in effect end my career, and then tell me not to take it personally, that's stupid.' He had always wanted to be a doctor like his father. Returning to the University of Michigan, where he had studied and played college football. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Mountain Gear for Extreme Conditions Trek Kit India Learn More Undo He picked universities with robust medical programs while in college, including Duke and Northwestern. He picked Michigan because of head coach Bo Schembechler. 'It was hard to say 'no' to Coach Schembechler,' Gallagher once said. Also Read: Travis Kelce's blunt retirement answer at 36 sparks fan reaction Dave Gallagher spent his later life as a surgeon and youth coach in Indiana After leaving the NFL in 1979 at just 27 years old, Dave Gallagher moved to Indiana. He worked as an orthopedic surgeon at Southern Indiana Orthopedics. He also coached youth football when his sons started playing. 'I found myself doodling plays on napkins with more X's and O's than I had players,' Gallagher joked once, but he loved helping kids learn. A service will be held on August 19 to honor Dave Gallagher's life. He is survived by his former wife Carole, his two children, five grandchildren, and his brother. Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!
Time of India
3 hours ago
- Time of India
Disney tops earnings forecasts with streaming gains, raises guidance
Walt Disney posted better-than-expected quarterly results and raised its annual profit forecast on Wednesday, led by gains in streaming business, which is expected to be the centrepiece of its growth strategy in the coming years. In the last 24 hours, the media and entertainment company entered two major deals with the National Football League and WWE as it readies its $29.99-per-month ESPN streaming service that will give viewers access to sporting events, including the NFL and National Basketball Association. Adjusted earnings per share rose 16% from a year ago to $1.61 for Disney's fiscal third quarter. Analysts had expected $1.47, according to the LSEG data. The WWE deal will bring exclusive rights to major wrestling events, including WrestleMania and Royal Rumble to the streaming service, set to launch August 21. CEO Bob Iger said the launch of the ESPN app and the NFL deal, along with a coming integration of Hulu into Disney+, would create "a truly differentiated streaming proposition". The NFL will take a 10% equity stake in Disney's ESPN sports network. The deal values were not disclosed. The company has been building its streaming business in sports and entertainment as traditional TV viewing declines. It is also expanding its popular theme parks and cruise lines. For the full year ending in September, the company projected adjusted EPS of $5.85, a 10-cent rise from prior forecasts. "With ambitious plans ahead for all our businesses, we're not done building, and we are excited for Disney's future," Iger said. The company projected it would add 10 million Disney+ and Hulu subscribers in the current quarter, most of them from an expanded partnership with cable operator Charter. In the just-ended quarter, Disney+ and Hulu subscriptions increased by 2.6 million to 183 million, powering a 6% increase in revenue at the direct-to-consumer business. The unit posted an operating income of $346 million, compared with a loss of $19 million a year ago. Operating income in the entertainment division fell 15% to $1 billion. Disney attributed the drop to lower results from traditional television networks and the strong performance of the film "Inside Out 2" a year earlier. Disney's parks division reported a 13% gain in operating income to $2.5 billion. Profit at domestic parks rose 22% even with new competition in Orlando, Florida, from Universal's Epic Universe, which opened in late May, as visitors increased their spending. Walt Disney World in Orlando posted record revenue for the quarter, Disney Chief Financial Officer Hugh Johnston said. At the sports unit, operating income rose 29% to $1 billion. Domestic ESPN profit fell 3%, partly from higher programming and production costs, including rate increases for NBA games and college sports.
