Shannon Sharpe axed by ESPN adter settlement of $50M sexual assault lawsuit
Shannon Sharpe, the Pro Football Hall of Famer turned TV analyst, has formally parted ways with the network following the settlement of a widely covered $50 million sexual assault lawsuit. Sharpe joined ESPN's debate show "First Take" in 2023 and had taken a leave in April 2025 when the lawsuit was filled. Now, ESPN has confirmed he will not return, ending a controversial chapter in social media.Browns and the UFC crossover as Myles Garrett lifted his new photographer a former UFC championShannon's break from ESPN and legal settlementIn April 2025, Gabriella Zuniga filed a lawsuit in Nevada seeking $50 million in damages, alleging that Shannon Sharpe raped her during their relationship, accusations he denied, calling them "false and disruptive". Sharpe took and indefinite leave from First Take shortly thereafter and initially suggested he might return for the NFL preseason in […]