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14 hours ago
- Yahoo
TSA offers tips for navigating Appleton International Airport during busy summer travel season
APPLETON, Wis. (WFRV) – With summer travel bringing higher passenger volume to Appleton International Airport, officials from the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) are offering helpful tips to ensure travelers move through the checkpoint safely and efficiently. Packing smart starts at home with an empty bag, and TSA officials will host a 'how to pack your carry-on' demonstration to share best practices for avoiding prohibited items and adhering to the 3-1-1 liquids rule. The NFL Today taking CBS pregame show on the road, kicking off Week 1 at Lambeau Field The TSA also provided an update on REAL ID compliance and reminded passengers of other acceptable forms of identification. Appleton International Airport is expected to be busy all summer, with passenger traffic expected to break records. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Time of India
28-04-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
Shannon Sharpe's turbulent career takes another hit with disturbing new allegations and lawsuit
Shannon Sharpe's turbulent career takes another hit (Getty Images) ESPN contributor Shannon Sharpe has decided to step away from his duties at the network following a $50 million lawsuit filed by a woman accusing him of rape. The lawsuit, which was filed earlier this week, claims that Sharpe sexually assaulted a woman with whom he had a relationship. This development comes after a series of troubling incidents from Sharpe's past have resurfaced, shedding light on his controversial history. A history of legal and workplace incidents The lawsuit, filed by the woman with the help of prominent attorney Tony Buzbee , alleges that Sharpe and the woman had a consensual relationship that later turned sour. According to the lawsuit, tensions escalated when Sharpe went live on Instagram in October 2023, seemingly having sex with another woman. Sharpe claimed that the Instagram Live incident was accidental. Following this, Buzbee released a recording of Sharpe allegedly threatening to choke the woman, which has fueled the claims against him. In addition to the recent rape allegations, Sharpe's past has come under scrutiny. In 2010, he briefly stepped away from his role as an analyst on CBS's NFL Today after being accused of sexual assault. However, he returned to the network after the restraining order against him was dismissed. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Top Packaging Trends In 2025 - Take A Look Packaging Machines | Search Ads Search Now Undo Sharpe's workplace behavior has also been a point of contention. Sources have revealed to Front Office Sports that while Sharpe cohosted FS1's Undisputed from 2016 to 2023, he was accused of choking a female production assistant. The incident, which was never officially reported as a lawsuit, was reportedly settled privately with Fox Sports for several hundred thousand dollars. Sharpe's representatives denied the choking claim, stating it was a "playful" interaction. Shannon Sharpe's response and future plans In light of the serious legal accusations, Sharpe announced his decision to step away from ESPN temporarily. In a statement, he said, "At this juncture I am electing to step aside temporarily from my ESPN duties. I will be devoting this time to my family, and responding and dealing with these false and disruptive allegations set against me." Sharpe added that he plans to return to ESPN at the start of the NFL preseason. ESPN, acknowledging the gravity of the situation, supported Sharpe's decision, stating, "This is a serious situation, and we agree with Shannon's decision to step away." Sharpe's attorney, Lanny Davis, has defended him against the rape allegations, calling the case a "classic case of blackmail." According to Davis, Sharpe offered $10 million to settle the suit before it was filed, but the negotiations ultimately broke down. Sharpe's legal team maintains that the relationship with the accuser was consensual and that the audio recordings released were part of a role-playing scenario. Also post: Shannon Sharpe accuses legal system of targeting Black men amid explosive rape allegations As the legal proceedings unfold, it remains to be seen how this situation will impact Sharpe's career. The outcome of this case could have far-reaching implications for his future at ESPN and beyond.
Black America Web
26-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Black America Web
Old Accusation Of Shannon Sharpe Choking Former Fox Co-worker Comes To Light As He Steps Back From ESPN
Black America Web Featured Video CLOSE Source: Paras Griffin / Getty Now that Shannon Sharpe could possibly be on the hook for $50 million for allegedly sexually assaulting a woman he previously had a consensual relationship with, his past is being dredged up. Before sitting across from First Take 's Stephen A. Smith at ESPN, he was a core member of FS1's Undisputed team from 2016 to 2023. And now, he's been accused of mistreating a woman during his time there, by a female production assistant who says he choked her at work. Two sources have confirmed the incident to Front Office Sports , adding that Sharpe avoided a lawsuit by paying the woman 'several hundred thousand dollars.' A representative for the three-time Super Bowl champion downplayed the incident, saying any contact onset was jokingly done in a group setting and not at all maliciously. 'There was no incident of choking involving Shannon on the FS1 set. On one occasion, he and a few colleagues were involved in some light physical interaction in a playful context,' the rep told FOS . 'Fox Sports later chose to resolve the matter privately. For further details, we recommend contacting Fox directly.' When approached, Fox, however, had nothing to add to the statement. Another work-related controversy in Sharpe's past has come to light from back in 2010. While a member of CBS's NFL Today in-studio show, he was forced to take a leave of absence after a woman named Michele Bundy accused Sharpe of threatening her life and forcing her to have sex with him. Details are shaky, but according to the Denver Post , Bundy was granted a temporary order of protection. Later, while representing herself in court, she voluntarily dismissed it, and Sharpe was never actually charged with a crime or arrested. He returned to work soon after, but things haven't been as cut and dry this time around as earlier this week, Jane Doe —or Gabriella Zuniga— purported phone calls and texts from Sharpe painting him as violent, threatening to 'choke the sh-t' out of her. In return, Sharpe has denied the allegations, saying Doe and her lawyer, Tony Buzbee, are attempting to shake him down and threatening to release a clip of a sex tape. 'I believe he's going to release a 30-second clip of a sex tape that tries to make me look guilty and play into every stereotype you could possibly imagine,' Sharpe said in a video posted to his Instagram. Sharpe also said the woman was offered a $10 million settlement before abruptly filing the $50 lawsuit. Since the scandal couldn't be resolved quickly, Sharpe announced he'd be stepping down from his ESPN duties, promising to return when the NFL preseason begins. 'The relationship in question was 100% consensual,' he begins the message. See how social media is reacting to the ongoing Sharpe drama below. Old Accusation Of Shannon Sharpe Choking Former Fox Co-worker Comes To Light As He Steps Back From ESPN was originally published on
USA Today
26-03-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
CBS Sports makes announcing lineup shift, including JJ Watt to broadcast booth full-time
CBS Sports makes announcing lineup shift, including JJ Watt to broadcast booth full-time Show Caption Hide Caption Barry Sanders says Gibbs and Montgomery are essential to win a Super Bowl Barry Sanders thinks Jahmyr Gibbs and David Montgomery are the best duo in the NFL, and he doesn't expect that to change anytime soon. CBS Sports' announcing lineup is undergoing some massive shifts. The network announced Wednesday that lead college football analyst Gary Danielson will retire following the 2025 season, and he'll be replaced by Charles Davis, who called the CBS' No. 2 NFL package alongside Ian Eagle. Stepping into Davis' former role is JJ Watt, who was an analyst on the studio show "NFL Today" and will now be stepping into the broadcast booth full-time starting this upcoming season. CBS said Davis will remain a part of the NFL game-calling crew in 2025 but did not specify his role. Watt and Eagle worked together on Netflix (produced by CBS Sports) during the Christmas Day game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Kansas City Chiefs. Watt was part of a revamped "NFL Today" that includes Nate Burleson, Matt Ryan, Bill Cowher and is hosted by James Brown. Shortly after the news was first reported by The Athletic on Wednesday, Watt began hyping his new role on social media. In a statement, he said "there is nothing better than the energy and excitement of being in the stadium on game day in the NFL." "I couldn't pass up the opportunity to return to that atmosphere each week, working with one of the best in Ian," the former Houston Texan and Arizona Cardinal said in the statement. "While I certainly miss delivering hits on the field, it will be nice to leave the stadium without taking any, unless Ian decides to try something crazy." The 2025 season will be Danielson's 20th at CBS and his 36th as a college football color commentator. In a statement, he said the "timing just feels right" for him to move on, as the network enters its second season of airing the Big Ten conference's premier game each Saturday. Previously, CBS' mid-afternoon slot was dedicated to the Southeastern Conference and now airs on ESPN platforms. For many Saturdays in the fall, it was Verne Lundquist and Danielson who had the best seat in the house for that weekend's most intriguing matchup. Lundquist retired from calling college football in 2016 and Brad Nessler has since worked with Danielson on the assignment. 'Gary Danielson is simply one of the greatest college football analysts ever. And an even better teammate,' CBS Sports president and CEO David Berson said in a statement. 'Gary cares more about uplifting others and ensuring the team receives all the accolades. During his 20 years here, he helped propel CBS Sports to the gold standard in college football coverage. We can't thank him enough; he will always be part of the CBS Sports family and wish him the best in retirement.'
New York Times
26-03-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Times
J.J. Watt becoming NFL analyst with CBS, teaming with Ian Eagle: Sources
In a blockbuster broadcasting move of CBS game analysts, future Hall of Famer J.J. Watt will become an NFL game analyst, teaming with Ian Eagle on its No. 2 team, while Eagle's former partner Charles Davis will slide into the college ranks in place of the retiring Gary Danielson, sources briefed on the moves told The Athletic. Advertisement Watt will be in the NFL booth this year, while CBS is determining Davis' role for this season before he moves into college in 2026. Danielson will finish off his career with one more season and then retire at the conclusion of 2025. Watt had been in CBS' NFL Today studio, but got the game bug after calling the Christmas Day game with Eagle for Netflix. Davis, whose contract was up, had agreed to a new deal, but moves from the NFL to college, where he will team with Brad Nessler on the top Big Ten games. CBS announced Danielson's retirement earlier today. CBS did not immediately return messages from The Athletic. Danielson has spent 36 years in broadcasting, including almost 20 years as the lead analyst for the SEC Game of the Week on CBS, before the SEC moved to ESPN and CBS added the Big Ten. This story will be updated
