ESPN cuts ties with Shannon Sharpe after settlement of sexual assault lawsuit: Report

Shannon Sharpe won't be returning to ESPN, according to The Athletic, which reported Wednesday that the network has parted ways with the Pro Football Hall of Famer and media analyst.

ATLANTA, GEORGIA - DECEMBER 10: Shannon Sharpe speaks onstage during 2024 HOPE Global Forum on December 10, 2024 in Atlanta, Georgia.  (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images)
ATLANTA, GEORGIA - DECEMBER 10: Shannon Sharpe speaks onstage during 2024 HOPE Global Forum on December 10, 2024 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images)
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Shannon Sharpe won't be returning to ESPN, according to The Athletic, which reported Wednesday that the network has parted ways with the Pro Football Hall of Famer and media analyst.

The news comes two weeks after Sharpe settled a sexual assault lawsuit brought forth by a former romantic partner, who accused Sharpe of sexual assault and battery.

Sharpe has not appeared on ESPN since the lawsuit was filed in April. 

This story is being updated.

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