ESPN ends contract with Shannon Sharpe after sexual assault lawsuit settlement.

Shannon Sharpe, former NFL star and sports analyst for ESPN, will not return to the network following the settlement of a sexual assault lawsuit. The lawsuit, filed by a woman identified as "Jane Doe," sought $50 million in damages. Despite Sharpe's denial of the allegations, ESPN decided not to renew his contract after the settlement. Sharpe had been a prominent figure on ESPN's "First Take" and other shows.