Well-known ESPN presenter will not be returning to the network

31 Jul 2025 • 3:54 AM MYT
The Independent
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  • NFL Hall of Famer Shannon Sharpe will not be returning to ESPN.
  • His departure follows a $50 million lawsuit filed against him.
  • The lawsuit included allegations of sexual battery and assault.
  • Sharpe had stepped down from his commentator role on ESPN's First Take in April after the lawsuit was initiated.
  • He recently settled a separate lawsuit with an ex-girlfriend who had accused him of rape.

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