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The Province
31-07-2025
- Sport
- The Province
Ex-NFL star cut loose by ESPN just days after settling $50M rape lawsuit
Shannon Sharpe was dropped by the sports broadcaster after settling a bombshell lawsuit earlier this month. Shannon Sharpe attends the 28th annual Webby Awards at Cipriani Wall Street last year. AP Photo Reviews and recommendations are unbiased and products are independently selected. Postmedia may earn an affiliate commission from purchases made through links on this page. American sports broadcasting powerhouse ESPN reportedly has parted ways with Shannon Sharpe just days after the NFL great settled a bombshell rape lawsuit brought against him earlier this year. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Exclusive articles by top sports columnists Patrick Johnston, Ben Kuzma, J.J. Abrams and others. Plus, Canucks Report, Sports and Headline News newsletters and events. Unlimited online access to The Province and 15 news sites with one account. The Province ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on. Daily puzzles and comics, including the New York Times Crossword. Support local journalism. SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Exclusive articles by top sports columnists Patrick Johnston, Ben Kuzma, J.J. Abrams and others. Plus, Canucks Report, Sports and Headline News newsletters and events. Unlimited online access to The Province and 15 news sites with one account. The Province ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on. Daily puzzles and comics, including the New York Times Crossword. Support local journalism. REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account. Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments. Enjoy additional articles per month. Get email updates from your favourite authors. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors The Athletic first reported the split between the so-called Worldwide Leader and the Hall of Fame tight end on Wednesday. Sharpe initially joined the network as part of the First Take program in the fall of 2023 after leaving FS1's Undisputed with Skip Bayless earlier in the year. But the 57-year-old legend was rocked by the bombshell civil lawsuit in April, in which it was alleged that he committed assault, sexual assault, sexual battery and battery. The unidentified plaintiff accused Sharpe of sexually assaulting her several times beginning in late 2024. Sharpe denied 'all allegations of coercion or misconduct' in a statement through his legal counsel, also sharing intimate details of the relationship and graphic messages sent to him from the accuser, according to his lawyer, Lanny J. Davis. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Among the messages in the statement, the woman — who was only identified as Jane Doe in the court filing — allegedly told Sharpe that she wanted him to 'put a dog collar around my neck' and 'tie me up and do bad things to me,' while also asking for money to come and visit him. 'The evidence paints a clear picture: this was a consensual, adult relationship that included role-playing, sexual language, and fantasy scenarios,' Davis said. Sharpe took leave from ESPN a few days after news of the lawsuit broke. '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 said in April. Sharpe had initially said that he would return to ESPN at the start of the NFL pre-season, which begins on Thursday. Read More Vancouver Canucks News Columnists Vancouver Canucks Opinion
Toronto Sun
30-07-2025
- Sport
- Toronto Sun
Ex-NFL star cut loose by ESPN just days after settling $50M rape lawsuit
Football hall of famer was dropped by the sports broadcaster after settling a bombshell lawsuit earlier this month. Shannon Sharpe attends the 28th annual Webby Awards at Cipriani Wall Street last year. AP Photo American sports broadcasting powerhouse ESPN reportedly has parted ways with Shannon Sharpe just days after the NFL great settled a bombshell rape lawsuit brought against him earlier this year. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account. Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments. Enjoy additional articles per month. Get email updates from your favourite authors. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Don't have an account? Create Account The Athletic first reported the split between the so-called Worldwide Leader and the Hall of Fame tight end on Wednesday. Sharpe initially joined the network as part of the First Take program in the fall of 2023 after leaving FS1's Undisputed with Skip Bayless earlier in the year. But the 57-year-old legend was rocked by the bombshell civil lawsuit in April, in which it was alleged that he committed assault, sexual assault, sexual battery and battery. The unidentified plaintiff accused Sharpe of sexually assaulting her several times beginning in late 2024. Sharpe denied 'all allegations of coercion or misconduct' in a statement through his legal counsel, also sharing intimate details of the relationship and graphic messages sent to him from the accuser, according to his lawyer, Lanny J. Davis. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Among the messages in the statement, the woman — who was only identified as Jane Doe in the court filing — allegedly told Sharpe that she wanted him to 'put a dog collar around my neck' and 'tie me up and do bad things to me,' while also asking for money to come and visit him. 'The evidence paints a clear picture: this was a consensual, adult relationship that included role-playing, sexual language, and fantasy scenarios,' Davis said. Sharpe took leave from ESPN a few days after news of the lawsuit broke. '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 said in April. Sharpe had initially said that he would return to ESPN at the start of the NFL pre-season, which begins on Thursday. Read More MLB Celebrity Wrestling Toronto & GTA Columnists
Yahoo
30-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
The Podcasting, Seriously Awards Fund Celebrates Awarding 300th Grant, and Welcomes Sequel as a Fund Partner
WASHINGTON, May 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- LWC Studios today announced its Podcasting, Seriously Awards Fund has awarded its 300th grant since its founding in 2021. Grant recipients have used funds to submit work to dozens of awards, including: The Ambies, Webby Awards, International Women's Podcast Awards, Tribeca Film Festival, Radio Academy Audio & Radio Industry Awards (ARIAS), British Podcast Awards, Black Podcasting Awards, Australian Podcast Awards, and George Polk Award. LWC Studios, the Fund's pro bono operator, with AIR as its fiscal sponsor, covers submission fees for producers, editors, and others, up to $200 per calendar year per creator. It also reimburses up to $500 annually for training in digital audio production. LWC Studios also welcomed Sequel, a Canadian creative agency, as a new The Podcasting, Seriously Awards Fund partner. With Sequel's support, the Fund will continue its commitment to supporting and deepening the talent pool in podcasting, while strengthening pathways for independent and early-career BIPOC, Queer, and Trans producers to submit their work to awards and competitions, and to receive career-expanding training subsidized by the Fund. Tori Allen, Co-founder of Sequel says, "Throughout my career – from CBC Radio to international reporting to branded storytelling – I've had mentors who made space for my voice as a woman of color and Queer and Trans ally. That support shaped me, and it's a big part of why I wanted to start Sequel – to help new voices break through and thrive, especially in Canada. Partnering with the Podcasting, Seriously Awards Fund is a meaningful way to celebrate Sequel's first year and reflects the podcasting industry we want to help build: inclusive, and full of possibility." "Sequel is an ideal Fund partner, as it mirrors the values upon which the Fund was built: creativity and inclusion, and lifting as you climb," says Juleyka Lantigua, Founder and CEO of LWC Studios. The Fund accepts reimbursement applications year-round, and qualifying independent producers must be based in Canada, the United Kingdom, United States, or Australia. Those interested, can apply here. Support the Fund via Patreon, AIR, and Buy Me a Coffee. Visit: View original content: SOURCE LWC Studios
CairoScene
28-05-2025
- Entertainment
- CairoScene
Exclusive: The Egyptian Designer Behind Mo Salah's Adidas Boots
Exclusive: The Egyptian Designer Behind Mo Salah's Adidas Boots Mo Salah's Custom Boots weren't made for walking. They were made for history. And they were made by an Egyptian. Remember those custom boots Mohamed Salah wore for his final game with Liverpool? The ones Adidas gave him to mark the end of an era at Anfield: gold-striped, hand-sketched, and never-for-sale? Well, turns out they weren't just made for a game. They were made for history. And they were made by another Egyptian. Enter Abdu Galal. A designer born in Cairo, now based in Nürnberg, and maybe the most important name you haven't heard yet. Because when the Egyptian King stepped onto the pitch on May 25, it wasn't just his name that was going down in Premier League lore, it was Galal's too. And we've got the exclusive first look at the original sketches that brought Salah's final-match boots to life. When he sat down to design the final boots of his favourite footballer, he wasn't designing for a client, nor even for a person, he was designing for a myth. 'I thought I'd be overwhelmed,' he wrote on Instagram. 'I've followed every match, every goal, every celebration. So how do you separate being a fan…from being a designer?' You don't. That's the point. These boots were designed for Salah's feet, yes, but also for every Egyptian watching from afar. These boots may never sit on a store shelf, or behind auction glass; they represent something more than commercial value. They mark a moment of connection: from one Egyptian legend to another in the making. 'This wasn't a product launch,' Galal explains . 'It was a love letter. From one Egyptian to another. From fan to hero. From story to legacy.' And then came the moment. Final game. Final goal. Final boots. Salah equalised in the 84th minute, a record-matching 29th goal of the season. One last magic trick from the magician. And at the centre of it all? At the source of the legacy-consolidating feat? Galal's boots. The designer's own story is its own kind of odyssey. A graduate of Miami Ad School Europe, Galal has brought his hybrid eye to projects with Facebook, IKEA, and now Adidas, where he's been full-time since 2022. His work has been recognised by everyone from The One Show to the Webby Awards. Yet, this task felt less professional, and entirely personal. In the hand-sketched fuzziness of the sketches, this love shines through. "There was something different about this project," Galal wrote. "It wasn't just a boot. It was a thank you. A visual celebration of his records, his roots, and his bond with the fans."
Yahoo
27-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Chief Appoints Sabrina Caluori as Chief Marketing Officer, Tapping Brand Builder to Shape the Next Chapter of Community-Driven Leadership
Caluori is an award-winning marketing leader, certified executive coach, and founding Chief Member with 20+ years of experience building iconic, community-driven brands at HBO & Paramount NEW YORK, May 27, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Chief, the most powerful network of senior women executives, has named Sabrina Caluori as Chief Marketing Officer. Caluori brings a rare combination of marketing expertise, community building, and executive coaching experience to the role—uniting her lifelong passion for supporting women leaders with her proven ability to grow and lead culture-defining brands. At Chief, Caluori will oversee Brand, Creative, Communications, Product Marketing, Partnerships, and Programming. "Chief is a brand that holds deep meaning to our members, grounded in purpose, community, and identity," said Alison Moore, Chief CEO. "Sabrina has always led with a customer-first mindset—whether building iconic brands like HBO and Nickelodeon or coaching women navigating the highest levels of leadership. She is deeply passionate about serving the needs of executive women because she's walked in their shoes—as a CMO, a coach, and a founding member of this community. That multidimensional perspective is exactly what we need as we grow Chief's impact and shape the future of leadership." Caluori spent two decades at the forefront of digital transformation and brand storytelling, most recently serving as CMO of Nickelodeon and EVP of Kids & Family Marketing at Paramount. Prior to that, she spent 13 years at HBO, where she built its award-winning digital and social practice and helped evolve the brand from linear television to streaming. Her work has earned four Emmy Awards, a Cannes Lions Grand Prix, over 25 Webby Awards, and a place in the Advertising Hall of Achievement. After leaving Paramount in 2024, Caluori made a personal pivot to become a certified executive coach, driven by a passion to support leaders, particularly women executives, navigating these unprecedented times. That decision deepened her connection to the very challenges Chief exists to solve: isolation at the top, the need for trusted guidance, and the power of intentional community. "This is a full circle moment," said Caluori. "Through my work as a coach, I've heard firsthand the needs of executive women. It has underscored my belief that the world needs Chief more than ever. As I step into this role, I'm energized by the opportunity and responsibility to grow the Chief brand as a trusted space where executive women can gather with intention, access the resources they need to thrive, and lift each other up." About Chief Chief is the most powerful network of senior executive women. Our members are senior leaders from over 10,000 organizations. In our community, they find the connection, insights, and support they need to maximize their impact. Chief has been recognized as one of TIME's 100 Most Influential Companies and one of Fast Company's Most Innovative Companies. Learn more at View source version on Contacts Nisha Devarajanpress@ Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
