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The Herald Scotland
4 hours ago
- Sport
- The Herald Scotland
Shannon Sharpe done at ESPN after rape lawsuit settlement
Sharpe said at the time he planned to return to ESPN's airwaves when NFL training camps began ahead of the 2025 season. NFL POWER RANKINGS: As preseason nears, who are Eagles' main threats? The settlement in Sharpe's case came to light on July 18 when Tony Buzbee, the attorney for the woman identified as "Jane Doe" in the court filing, announced the sides had reached a resolution and the lawsuit would be dismissed. No details of the agreement were released. The woman accused Sharpe of sexually assaulting her twice, in October 2024 and January 2025, after previously engaging in the intentional infliction of emotional distress. She said Sharpe became violent over the course of their relationship and recorded their sexual encounters without her consent. Sharpe never faced criminal charges in the matter. "On April 20, 2025, The Buzbee Law Firm filed a complaint in Nevada making several allegations against Shannon Sharpe on behalf of our client," Buzbee said in a statement on X. "Both sides acknowledge a long-term consensual and tumultuous relationship. After protracted and respectful negotiations, I'm pleased to announce that we have reached a mutually agreed upon resolution. All matters have now been addressed satisfactorily, and the matter is closed. The lawsuit will thus be dismissed with prejudice." Sharpe, 57, initially joined ESPN's "First Take" in 2023 for twice-weekly appearances alongside Stephen A. Smith after a long run debating Skip Bayless on FS1's "Undisputed." He retired from the NFL in May 2004 after a 14-year career in which he won three Super Bowls and became the first tight end with more than 10,000 career receiving yards. Sharpe also appears on the podcasts "Club Shay Shay" and "Nightcap" with former wide receiver Chad Ochocinco. They are produced and distributed by The Volume, a sports media company founded by FS1 star Colin Cowherd.
Yahoo
12 hours ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Shannon Sharpe reportedly out at ESPN after settlement of sexual assault suit
Shannon Sharpe will not return to ESPN, ending the Pro Football Hall of Famer's brief but high-profile run as a commentator on the network's First Take sports-talk program. The decision comes less than two weeks after Sharpe settled a lawsuit filed by a former girlfriend who accused him of rape, allegations he forcefully denied. The Athletic was first to report the move on Wednesday, citing sources familiar with the matter. ESPN declined to comment publicly, and no formal announcement has been made. Related: Indiana's Sophie Cunningham inks podcast deal as off-court profile soars Sharpe, 57, had not appeared on ESPN since late April, shortly after the suit was filed in Nevada. At the time, he called the accusations 'false and disruptive' and said he expected to return in time for the start of NFL training camps. Instead, ESPN quietly opted to move on. The lawsuit, filed by a woman identified as Jane Doe, sought $50m in damages for what she described as 'pain and suffering, psychological and emotional distress, mental anguish, embarrassment and humiliation'. Sharpe characterized the claims as a 'shakedown', maintaining that their sexual relationship had been consensual. The suit was dismissed with prejudice on 18 July following a private settlement. The woman's attorney, Tony Buzbee, announced the resolution in a post on X, writing, 'All matters have now been addressed satisfactorily, and the matter is closed.' A dismissal with prejudice means the same claim cannot be refiled in court. No criminal charges were filed against Sharpe. A three-time Super Bowl champion and four-time All-Pro, Sharpe retired in 2003 as the NFL's all-time leader among tight ends in receptions, receiving yards and touchdowns. Since leaving football, he has become one of the most recognizable personalities in sports media, first as an analyst for CBS, then as co-host of Fox Sports 1's Undisputed alongside Skip Bayless. After departing FS1 in 2023, Sharpe joined First Take as a twice-weekly sparring partner for Stephen A Smith. He also hosts two popular podcasts, Club Shay Shay and Nightcap with Ocho, the latter alongside former NFL receiver Chad Ochocinco. Both shows are currently distributed by The Volume, though that agreement is set to expire at the end of August. According to Front Office Sports and the Athletic, Sharpe was in talks for a major podcasting deal – potentially worth up to $100m – before the lawsuit became public. The status of those negotiations remains unclear.
The Guardian
12 hours ago
- Sport
- The Guardian
Shannon Sharpe reportedly out at ESPN after settlement of sexual assault suit
Shannon Sharpe will not return to ESPN, ending the Pro Football Hall of Famer's brief but high-profile run as a commentator on the network's First Take sports-talk program. The decision comes less than two weeks after Sharpe settled a lawsuit filed by a former girlfriend who accused him of rape, allegations he forcefully denied. The Athletic was first to report the move on Wednesday, citing sources familiar with the matter. ESPN declined to comment publicly, and no formal announcement has been made. Sharpe, 57, had not appeared on ESPN since late April, shortly after the suit was filed in Nevada. At the time, he called the accusations 'false and disruptive' and said he expected to return in time for the start of NFL training camps. Instead, ESPN quietly opted to move on. The lawsuit, filed by a woman identified as Jane Doe, sought $50m in damages for what she described as 'pain and suffering, psychological and emotional distress, mental anguish, embarrassment and humiliation'. Sharpe characterized the claims as a 'shakedown', maintaining that their sexual relationship had been consensual. The suit was dismissed with prejudice on 18 July following a private settlement. The woman's attorney, Tony Buzbee, announced the resolution in a post on X, writing, 'All matters have now been addressed satisfactorily, and the matter is closed.' A dismissal with prejudice means the same claim cannot be refiled in court. No criminal charges were filed against Sharpe. A three-time Super Bowl champion and four-time All-Pro, Sharpe retired in 2003 as the NFL's all-time leader among tight ends in receptions, receiving yards and touchdowns. Since leaving football, he has become one of the most recognizable personalities in sports media, first as an analyst for CBS, then as co-host of Fox Sports 1's Undisputed alongside Skip Bayless. After departing FS1 in 2023, Sharpe joined First Take as a twice-weekly sparring partner for Stephen A Smith. He also hosts two popular podcasts, Club Shay Shay and Nightcap with Ocho, the latter alongside former NFL receiver Chad Ochocinco. Both shows are currently distributed by The Volume, though that agreement is set to expire at the end of August. According to Front Office Sports and the Athletic, Sharpe was in talks for a major podcasting deal – potentially worth up to $100m – before the lawsuit became public. The status of those negotiations remains unclear.
Yahoo
13 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Shannon Sharpe will not return to ESPN as a commentator on 'First Take'
Shannon Sharpe will not be returning to ESPN, according to a person with knowledge of the situation who is not authorized to publicly discuss it. The development comes weeks after the former NFL star settled a $50-million lawsuit that accused him of rape. Attorney Tony Buzbee, whose firm represented the woman who filed the civil lawsuit against Sharpe earlier this year, announced the settlement on July 18 in a statement posted on Instagram. Sharpe's legal team said at the time that Buzbee's statement should be considered the 'final word' on the matter. Terms of the settlement have not been disclosed. Read more: Shannon Sharpe settles $50 million lawsuit with woman who accused him of rape The lawsuit was filed on April 20 in Clark County in Nevada. Sharpe's accuser sought damages for claims of assault, sexual assault, battery, sexual battery and intentional infliction of emotional distress after multiple alleged non-consensual sexual encounters in her Las Vegas apartment between October and January. The sports media personality has denied the allegations. He announced days after the lawsuit was filed that he was temporarily stepping away from his duties as a commentator on ESPN's 'First Take' but would return in time for the 2025 NFL season. At that time, an ESPN spokesperson said in a statement emailed to The Times that 'this is a serious situation, and we agree with Shannon's decision to step away.' Sharpe has remained on his popular podcasts 'Club Shay Shay' and 'Nightcap.' The Athletic was the first to report that Sharpe won't be returning to ESPN. The network declined to comment for this article. Get the best, most interesting and strangest stories of the day from the L.A. sports scene and beyond from our newsletter The Sports Report. This story originally appeared in Los Angeles Times.
Time of India
13 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
"I will f**king kill you": Shannon Sharpe reportedly lashed out at OnlyFans model after she sent her location to friends
Shannon Sharpe reportedly threatened his accuser.(Image via shannonsharpe84/instagram;@sheiskarli/instagram) Shannon Sharpe has now been fired from ESPN, days after he reached a settlement with the 20 year old OnlyFans model. Shannon Sharpe has remained silent about it but some of the court documents paint a pretty grim picture about the relationship the NFL legend shared with the OnlyFans model since 2022. Shannon Sharpe reportedly threatened his 20 year old accuser after she shared her location with her friends because she was scared As per the court documents obtained by NBC Sports, it seems that Shannon Sharpe had a pretty toxic relationship with the OnlyFans model. As per the lawsuit filed by the 20 year old woman in April, apparently Shannon Sharpe had become possessive and 'controlling' in the last few months of their relationship. S hannon Sharpe reportedly once got furious at the woman after she tried to share her location with her friends. The NFL legend reportedly told her, 'I will f***ing kill you.' The 20 year old woman has also alleged that she was sexually assaulted multiple times in their relationship by Shannon Sharpe. However, Shannon Sharpe has strongly denied such claims and maintains that all sexual moments between them were 'consensual' and nothing was forced on the woman. Shannon Sharpe reached a settlement with the OnlyFans model but did not pay $50 million Amid all this, Shannon Sharpe recently reached a settlement with the woman. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like No annual fees for life UnionBank Credit Card Apply Now Undo Even though the OnlyFans model had sued him for $50 million, Shannon Sharpe paid her $23 million. According to People, Tony Buzbee, the lawyer of the 20-year-old woman, has issued a statement about the settlement, even though he has not spoken about the payment amount. Tony Buzbee said, 'Both sides acknowledge a long-term consensual and tumultuous relationship…After protracted and respectful negotiations, I'm pleased to announce that we have reached a mutually agreed upon resolution.' Tony Buzbee added, 'All matters have now been addressed satisfactorily, and the matter is closed. The lawsuit will thus be dismissed with prejudice.' As of now, Shannon Sharpe has maintained his silence about being fired from ESPN as he continues to work on his podcasts. FAQs When did Shannon Sharpe retire from the NFL? Shannon Sharpe retired in 2003 from the NFL Does the 20 year old woman still work at OnlyFans? No, she retired from OnlyFans recently Also Read: Shannon Sharpe's $50M settlement with 20-year-old OnlyFans model takes a shocking new turn as ex-girlfriend gets involved Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!
