Overview
- Sharpe announced on his Nightcap podcast that he will not return to ESPN after stepping aside in April amid a settled sexual assault lawsuit that was dismissed with prejudice.
- The Buzbee Law Firm said the Nevada suit filed by Jane Doe was resolved through a mutual settlement late last spring and formally dismissed with prejudice.
- Meek Mill drew criticism for tweeting “Y’all too old to be getting fired fr……” in reaction to news of Sharpe’s departure from the network.
- The rapper later explained on X that he was being sarcastic and celebrated Sharpe as a legend who should never lose any platform.
- Sharpe asked fans to keep the focus on his brother Sterling’s upcoming induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.