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    ‘Following Settlement Of Rape Lawsuit’: ESPN Makes Final Decision on Shannon Sharpe

    Jordan SiglerBy Updated:No Comments2 Mins Read
    ESPN September 20, 2009; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Broncos former tight end Shannon Sharpe (84) reacts during the ring of fame ceremony at half time against the Cleveland Browns at Invesco Field. The Broncos defeated the Browns 27-6. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images
    September 20, 2009; Denver, CO, USA; Former Broncos tight end Shannon Sharpe (84) reacts during the ring of fame ceremony at half time against the Cleveland Browns at Invesco Field. The Broncos defeated the Browns 27-6. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports

    Former NFL player Shannon Sharpe will be looking for a new job after ESPN made its decision on his employment.

    Sharpe is believed to have settled a lawsuit with accuser Gabriella Zuniga worth approximately $23 million. Zuniga claimed Sharpe sexually assaulted her multiple times.

    ESPN made decision on Shannon Sharpe

    September 20, 2009; Denver, CO, USA; Former Denver Broncos tight end Shannon Sharpe (84) reacts during the ring of fame ceremony at half time against the Cleveland Browns at Invesco Field. The Broncos defeated the Browns 27-6. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports
    Former Denver Broncos tight end Shannon Sharpe (84) reacts during the ring of fame ceremony at half time against the Cleveland Browns at Invesco Field. The Broncos defeated the Browns 27-6. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports

     

    Per Andrew Marchand of The Athletic, ESPN fired Sharpe following news of the settlement.

    “ESPN has cut ties with NFL Hall of Famer and media analyst Shannon Sharpe less than two weeks after he settled a lawsuit in which his ex-girlfriend accused him of rape, sources briefed on the decision told The Athletic on Wednesday,” Marchand wrote.

    The three-time Super Bowl champion joined the sports network in 2023. Sharpe left the network in April amid news of the lawsuit.

    Fans reacted to the news on X

    “Espn sucks who cares all these mainstream media are trash! Podcasts run sports media now,” posted a fan.

    “step in the right direction for ESPN, still long ways to go. get rid of all these ex pros who don’t actually watch sports actively,” wrote another.
    “With this and with one of the Morris twins getting arrested, it hasn’t been a good week for the Worldwide Leader in Sports,” argued a fan.
    “Steven A is 0-2. First Michael Irvin and now Shannon Sharpe. Somebody else choose the co-host next time,” wrote another.
    Jan 24, 2016; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Broncos former tight end Shannon Sharpe in attendance against the New England Patriots in the AFC Championship football game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
    Jan 24, 2016; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Broncos former tight end Sharpe in attendance against the New England Patriots in the AFC Championship football game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

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