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Shannon Sharpe To Be Benched By ESPN’s ‘First Take’ Amid Rape Lawsuit, $10M Settlement Offer
EXCLUSIVE: Shannon Sharpe will almost certainly not be returning to ESPN’s First Take next week. With rape allegations, a $50 ...
Stephen A. Smith reveals conversation he had with ESPN boss on Shannon Sharpe lawsuit
Stephen A. Smith said he received permission to deliver a message from ESPN and Disney about the $50 million civil lawsuit ...
Shannon Sharpe ‘temporarily’ stepping away from ESPN as he battles $50M rape lawsuit
I will be devoting this time to my family, and responding and dealing with these false and disruptive allegations set against me,” the former NFL star announced.
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Bob Iger calls ESPN’s upcoming DTC launch ‘biggest move’ since getting full NFL season
Jimmy Pitaro and Bob Iger confirmed that a launch date has been picked for ESPN's DTC product, a price has been determined ...
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SBJ Media: Jimmy Pitaro keeps marching ESPN into the future
On the most-recent SBJ Sports Media Podcast, ESPN’s John Buccigross joins to talk all things hockey, while Andrew Fried of ...
Despite economic volatility, Bill Haslam, Disney's Bob Iger remain bullish on sports future: 'Nashville's got this secret sauce'
Nashville Predators owner and former Gov. Bill Haslam told hundreds of sports business leaders gathered in Downtown Nashville ...
ESPN execs talk DTC launch
How important is the upcoming direct-to-consumer option to ESPN? According to ESPN Chairman Jimmy Pitaro and Disney CEO Bob ...