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Shannon Sharpe, a former National Football League (NFL) star and popular US podcaster, has been dropped by sport network ESPN after settling a legal case which accused him of rape. The case, brought by a woman who alleges that Mr Sharpe assaulted her during a nearly two-year relationship, asked for more than $50m (£38m) in damages. Sharpe, 57, denied the …

Shannon Sharpe won’t be returning to ESPN, according to The Athletic, which reported Wednesday the network has parted ways with the Pro Football Hall of Fame tight end and media analyst. The news comes less than two weeks after Sharpe settled a sexual assault lawsuit brought forth by a former romantic partner, who accused Sharpe of sexual assault and battery. …

Hall of Fame tight end-turned-broadcaster Shannon Sharpe will not return to ESPN, a person with knowledge of the decision told The Associated Press on Wednesday. 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 …

Shannon Sharpe out at ESPN after settling sexual assault lawsuit  The Washington PostView Full Coverage on Google News Source link

The Cleveland Browns have one of the most complicated quarterbacking situations headed into the season as four players seemingly have a shot to take control at the top of the depth chart. On top of this there’s been a lot of chatter about a multi-part plan that could land Texas standout Arch Manning on the shores of Lake Erie. Owner …

Shannon Sharpe will not return to ESPN or its show First Take, sources confirm to Deadline, news that comes after he settled a $50 million lawsuit earlier this month by a Jane Doe accusing him of rape. Sharpe had not been on the show since late April, after news of the civil suit was made public. The NFL Hall of …

Shannon Sharpe, the former NFL star who took a hiatus as a commentator on ESPN‘s “First Take” after he was accused of sexual assault by an ex-girlfriend, is not returning to the sports cabler, Variety has confirmed. The decision by ESPN comes after he settled the lawsuit earlier this month. A person familiar with the matter said Sharpe is not …

NFL hall-of-famer and podcaster Shannon Sharpe is out at ESPN, just a few weeks after settling a $50 million lawsuit brought by a woman who had accused him of rape. Sharpe, who had been a regular contributor to the popular First Take morning show, had temporarily stepped aside from his duties at ESPN earlier this year after the suit was …

Shannon Sharpe will not be returning to ESPN. According to Andrew Marchand of TheAthletic.com, ESPN has cut ties with Sharpe after the Hall of Famer settled a lawsuit accusing him of sexual assault. The settlement was announced by the accuser’s attorney, Tony Buzbee, earlier in July. Sharpe had strongly denied the allegations and stepped away from his role at ESPN, …

ESPN: Playful kiss led to Raiders releasing Christian Wilkins  Reuters Source: Raiders player offended by Wilkins’ kiss  ESPN Caleb’s camp struggles, Wilkins’ mysterious Raiders release & more training camp reactions  Yahoo Sports Explaining Christian Wilkins’ grievance against Raiders after his abrupt release – The Athletic  The New York Times Report: Raiders teammate filed H.R. complaint over Christian Wilkins’s kiss on the head  NBC Sports Source …