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New York Post
25-06-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Dan Le Batard thinks Shannon Sharpe is done at ESPN after bombshell sexual assault scandal
The Shannon Sharpe era at ESPN is all but over. That's what Dan Le Batard speculated Tuesday following the Pro Football Hall of Famer's bombshell sexual assault scandal that rocked the sports world this spring, when Sharpe was accused of rape in a $50 million civil lawsuit and subsequently stepped away from the worldwide leader. 'I guess we probably all know at this point that Shannon Sharpe is not likely to ever work at ESPN again, right?' Le Batard, a former ESPN host, said on 'The Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz' when discussing Max Kellerman's upcoming broadcast return to Netflix for the Canelo Alvarez vs. Terence Crawford fight. 4 Shannon Sharpe stepped away from ESPN in April 2025 after being accused of sexual assault in a bombshell lawsuit. Getty Images for SiriusXM 4 Dan Le Batard speculated the NFL Hall of Famer's time at ESPN is all but over following the allegations. YouTube 'I think we can assume, I think we can reasonably assume that Shannon Sharpe would like it to look like he has a chance to return, but I don't know that you can be Disney and allow any of what happened there.' Sharpe, 56, joined ESPN's 'First Take' in 2023 after his departure from FS1's 'Undisputed' with Skip Bayless earlier in the year. In April, the legendary tight end was named in a complaint filed in Nevada state court alleging assault, sexual assault, battery and sexual battery. 4 Shannon Sharpe began appearing on ESPN's 'First Take' in 2023. Getty Images The plaintiff claimed Sharpe sexually assaulted her multiple times in late 2024 and early 2025. Sharpe denied 'all allegations of coercion or misconduct' in a statement through his legal counsel, who claimed the three-time Super Bowl champion's accuser shared a 'secretly recorded' and 'heavily edited' video with him, alleging to illustrate a nonconsensual encounter. 'Mr. Sharpe categorically denies all allegations of coercion or misconduct — especially the gross lie of 'rape' — and will not submit to what he sees as an egregious attempt at blackmail,' Sharpe's attorney, Lanny J. Davis, said. 'He stands firmly by the truth and is prepared to fight these false claims vigorously in court.' Sharpe then stepped away from ESPN, noting he anticipated returning 'at the start of the NFL preseason.' 4 The three-time Super Bowl winner also hosts the 'Club Shay Shay' and 'Night Cap' programs. YouTube 'At this juncture I am electing to step aside temporarily from my ESPN duties. I will be devoting this time to my family, and responding and dealing with these false and disruptive allegations set against me,' Sharpe said in a statement at the time. ESPN told The Post, 'This is a serious situation, and we agree with Shannon's decision to step away.' Stephen A. Smith, the network's $100 million star, said in May he is 'hopeful' for Sharpe's return as the NFL season approaches. 'He is emphatic that he is innocent of those things,' Smith said on Big Boy TV. 'But the court of public opinion is what the Disneys of the world and others concern themselves with. That's a more immediate issue. 'And unfortunately, that has worked against him at this particular moment in time. So, I'm hopeful this will all go away. I'm hopeful that I'll have my brother back on the airwaves talking football next season.' Sharpe still hosts his 'Club Shay Shay' podcast and 'Nightcap' with Chad Ochocinco.
Time of India
17-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Shannon Sharpe under fire: Blasts haters while facing $50M assault lawsuit from teen OnlyFans model
Shannon Sharpe breaks his silence on the sexual assault lawsuit he is facing (Getty Images) NFL Hall of Famer and popular media personality Shannon Sharpe has publicly addressed the ongoing $50 million sexual assault lawsuit filed against him by OnlyFans model Gabriella Zuniga. The woman, who claims she was just 19 when she began dating Sharpe, 56, accuses him of physical abuse and threats during their relationship. Sharpe has vehemently denied the allegations, stating their relationship was consensual and backing his defense with explicit text messages exchanged between the two. Shannon Sharpe speaks out on the 'Night Cap' podcast amid mounting legal battle On a recent episode of his podcast Night Cap, co-hosted by Chad Ochocinco, Sharpe finally broke his silence, thanking fans and supporters for standing by him during what he described as a deeply challenging time. 'I just need the people that I love to love me. And obviously, the elephant is not in the room, he outside. But everybody knows what I'm going through. A lot of people have a lot to say,' Sharpe said. 'But, I met a lot of people and thank y'all to everybody that's reached out and [sending] thoughts and prayers—I sincerely appreciate that. But when you think about it, Ocho, man: 50 percent of people don't care that you got problems. The other 50 percent are glad you got'em. So now what?' by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Os 15 melhores cursos de inglês online para 2025! Aprendafalaringles Saiba Mais Undo His comments offered a glimpse into the emotional toll the lawsuit has taken on him and revealed his focus on staying grounded amid public scrutiny. Blocking out the noise: Shannon Sharpe calls out public perception and media speculation Sharpe also addressed how public narratives often distort reality, especially in high-profile cases. 'Everybody gonna have an opinion. Everybody think they know you…when they really don't. They heard this, they heard that. Have you ever talked to Shannon?…So what makes you think you know him? How well do you know him?' he continued, emphasizing the dangers of judgment without firsthand understanding. In the wake of the lawsuit, Sharpe announced that he would be stepping away from his role at ESPN. There has been no official word on when he will return, as legal proceedings and personal reflection seem to take precedence. Also Read: Shannon Sharpe drops sexually explicit bombshells in rape case, turns sexual assault allegation into a public porn script While the full truth remains to be determined in court, Sharpe's candid remarks show a man navigating public controversy, personal pain, and professional uncertainty—all under the spotlight of intense media attention. Get IPL 2025 match schedules , squads , points table , and live scores for CSK , MI , RCB , KKR , SRH , LSG , DC , GT , PBKS , and RR . Check the latest IPL Orange Cap and Purple Cap standings.
Time of India
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
"Lot of people have a lot to say": Shannon Sharpe breaks silence on how he's been coping amid $50 million sexual assault lawsuit
Shannon Sharpe is facing a $50 million lawsuit.(Image via Paras Griffin/Getty) Shannon Sharpe, the NFL legend , might just be facing one of the toughest phases of his life. It has been a few weeks since Shannon Sharpe was sued for $50 million after a young woman accused him of sexual assault. Till a few weeks ago, Shannon Sharpe had constantly been putting out statements on X and through his lawyers, where he completely denied the accusations, but recently, he broke his silence about the whole controversy and actually spoke about it, even though he directly did not address the sexual assault allegations. Shannon Sharpe breaks silence about his life amid the $50 million sexual assault lawsuit Unc & Ocho React to Shedeur Sanders Standing on BUSINESS About Proving Himself Right | Nightcap On a recent episode of his popular show, Night Cap , he was joined by his co-host, Chad 'Ochocinco' Johnson, the two were discussing about Shedeur Sanders' situation but suddenly the topic shifted. Suddenly, Shannon Sharpe started speaking about the things he is facing in his life even though he did not directly address the allegations made by the young woman. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Upto 15% Discount for Salaried Individuals ICICI Pru Life Insurance Plan Get Quote Undo Shannon Sharpe said, 'Everybody knows what I'm going through…Obviously, the elephant is not in the room. Everybody knows what I'm going through. Lot of people have a lot to say.' The NFL legend continued, 'But, as my brother been calling me, I met a lot of people, and thank y'all to everybody that's reached out and the thoughts and prayers - I sincerely appreciate that - but when you think about it, Ocho, man, 50 percent of the people don't care that you got problems…The other 50 percent glad that you got them.' However, when Shannon Sharpe's co-host Chad 'Ochocinco' Johnson offered him words of encouragement and said, 'Come on, Pastor, take your time', the NFL legend suddenly paused. Shannon Sharpe looked a bit overwhelmed and then brought back the topic to Shedeur Sanders' situation. Shannon Sharpe maintains that he never sexually assaulted the young woman This was the first time when Shannon Sharpe spoke about what has been going on in his life. While after the rape allegations and $50 million lawsuit were made public, the NFL legend did withdraw from his role at ESPN's First Take, but continued with his own shows. Many fans were initially shocked by how Shannon Sharpe could continue with his own shows but it feels like the recent episode of Nightcap has brought some sense of relief among fans. A fan's comment about the episode read as, 'If you pay attention this was a soul cleansing moment for Shannon, and he needed this moment. Not only was this a moment for Shedeur, this was a moment for himself, and anyone else who's going through it or been through it.' Another comment read as, 'I'm glad to see you in good spirits, Shannon. The fact that Nightcap is still going strong just proves they can't break you. 💯' At the moment, Shannon Sharpe continues to maintain that he and the young girl were in a 'consensual' relationship. Also Read: "I worry for her safety": Shannon Sharpe's ex Michele Evans expresses concern for Jane Doe's safety amid $50 million sexual assault lawsuit Get IPL 2025 match schedules , squads , points table , and live scores for CSK , MI , RCB , KKR , SRH , LSG , DC , GT , PBKS , and RR . Check the latest IPL Orange Cap and Purple Cap standings.
Yahoo
13-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Shannon Sharpe Finally Breaks His Silence Over Bombshell Sexual Assault Lawsuit
Shannon Sharpe is opening up about his current legal issues. And, you're surprised at his response will likely depend on how closely you follow his content. As we previously told you, Sharpe is currently being sued for $50 million in a shocking sexual assault lawsuit lobbed against him by an OnlyFans model who claimed he physically abused her and even threatened to kill her. The Jane Doe, who Sharpe's lawyers later revealed was Gabriella Zuniga, was reportedly 19-years-old at the time that they initially started dealing with each other. Sharpe is 56. Sharpe, through his legal team, has denied any wrongdoing and alleged the two were engaged in a consensual relationship, citing some highly explicit text messages as their proof. Now, speaking in the latest episode of his 'Night Cap' podcast on Sunday with co-host and fellow former NFL star Chad Ochocinco, the popular host was sharing his two cents about the Shedeur Sanders NFL draft situation, but took a moment to turn things personal. Thanking people for reaching out and offering words of support, Sharpe was resolute, shrugging off criticism and negativity and explained that some people in the world want to see others go through issues and negative experiences. 'I just need the people that I love to love me. And obviously, the elephant is not in the room, he outside. But everybody knows what I'm going through. A lot of people have a lot to say,' Sharpe began. 'But, I met a lot of people and thank y'all to everybody that's reached out and [sending] thoughts and prayers—I sincerely appreciate that. But when you think about it Ocho, man: 50 percent of people don't care that you got problems. The other 50 percent glad you got'em. So now what?' He went on to stress the importance of drowning out the noise and asserted that people only have so much to say when they think they know you. 'Everybody gonna have an opinion. Everybody think they know they really don't. They heard this, they heard that. Have you ever talked to Shannon?...So what makes you think you know him? How well do you know him?' he said. In the aftermath of the lawsuit, Sharpe decided to step away from his role as a sports analyst for ESPN. There's been no word on when he'll return. Watch his full response below. For the latest news, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
Daily Mail
01-05-2025
- Sport
- Daily Mail
Shannon Sharpe savagely mocked by NBA star Anthony Edwards after trouncing Lakers
ESPN's Shannon Sharpe is a known fan of the Los Angeles Lakers and has popularized a meme around playoff time where he predicts their success in five games. Well on Wednesday night, the Lakers were eliminated in five games at the hands of the six-seed Minnesota Timberwolves. The Wolves went back to Arena and beat the Lakers 103-96 and celebrated in the locker room afterwards. Sharpe's meme involves rhyming three words together and then finishing by saying 'Lakers in 5'. So Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards decided to take his own nickname - Ant Man - and use it to get back at Sharpe and Lakers fans as a whole. 'Ant Man, Batman, Superman. Lakers in 5. Sheit,' the 23-year-old guard said as he was leaving the arena. Anthony Edwards: 'Ant man, Batman, Superman… Lakers in 5.' (via @lakeshowyo) — Legion Hoops (@LegionHoops) May 1, 2025 But instead, Edwards and the Timberwolves eliminated the Lakers in five games After the elimination, Sharpe went on his 'NightCap' podcast and jokingly addressed his favorite team's defeat. 'Man, I was pressed for time, what I meant to say was Lakers going home in 5,' Sharpe joked. 'That's what I meant, but y'all don't let me finish my thoughts, my sentences. 'If someone told me that Ant man was going to struggle shooting the ball tonight and they were going to win this game because Rudy Gobert was going to be one of the few guys in a playoff game to have a 20-20 game … Rudy Gobert came into the game averaging three points and six rebounds on the night.' While Edwards didn't do his best - scoring 15 points and 11 rebounds on a 5-for-19 shooting line - Gobert dropped his best playoff performance ever. The Frenchman scored 27 points and a whopping 24 rebounds - more points than his total across the previous four games in the series. It's the second straight year and the third time in their last four playoff appearances that the Lakers have lost in the first round. Next up for Minnesota is a series against either the Golden State Warriors or the Houston Rockets. The Warriors currently hold a 3-2 lead. Unc meant the Lakers were going home in 5 y'all 🤣🤣🤣 The guys react to the Timberwolves victory over the Lakers @ShannonSharpe @ochocinco @ShayShayMedia_ — Nightcap (@NightcapShow_) May 1, 2025 Sharpe then mocked his selection, saying he was saying the Lakers would actually lose in five Sharpe, age 56, has been accused of assault, sexual assault, battery and sexual battery by a woman who filed the suit as Jane Doe. The accuser says the former NFL tight end engaged in 'intentional infliction of emotional distress' and is seeking $50million in damages. Sharpe has denied all of these claims. Some doubts have been had about Sharpe's future at ESPN, which may come to an end sooner than expected after he joined the network from Fox just last June. After the lawsuit was filed, Sharpe made a few appearances on the network before announcing that he'd be stepping aside from his on-air roles with ESPN for an unspecified amount of time.
