Overview

• ESPN confirmed on July 30 that it will not bring back Sharpe, marking the end of his First Take appearances since he stepped aside in April
• On July 18, Sharpe and his accuser reached an out-of-court settlement that led a Nevada court to dismiss the lawsuit with prejudice
• Neither party has disclosed the financial terms of the resolution, leaving the settlement’s specifics confidential
• The civil complaint alleged multiple instances of rape and abuse during a tumultuous relationship and sought $50 million in damages
• Sharpe has denied the allegations as a “shakedown,” insisted the relationship was consensual and faces no criminal charges