Bobby Burack

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Shannon Sharpe's future at ESPN is in question. Sharpe, 56, is facing a $50 million lawsuit from an ex-girlfriend who accused him of raping her in her apartment in October and January. He has vehemently denied the allegations, calling the lawsuit a "shakedown." On Tuesday, Sharpe's lawyer said he previously tried to settle with the woman for "at least" $10 million. *DISCLAIMER* Some of the shared texts that follow are vulgar and/or sexually violent in nature.

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The lead producer for CBS's "60 Minutes" resigned on Tuesday, saying he no longer had sufficient independence to run the program as he wanted. "Over the past months, it has also become clear that I would not be allowed to run the show as I have always run it," Bill Owens wrote in a memo to staff obtained by Fox News Digital. "To make independent decisions based on what was right for 60 Minutes, right for the audience.

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After three years of near-universal acclaim, WWE was met with widespread criticism for the ending of WrestleMania 41 on Sunday. As John Cena won his record 17th world title, nearly 65,000 fans in a packed Allegiant Stadium stood waiting for The Rock's music to hit. Despite the credits rolling on the big screen, hardly anyone headed for the exit. Thousands of fans had their phone cameras aimed toward the stage, waiting to capture The Rock's entrance.

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Seven years later, Jemele Hill is still complaining about ESPN cutting her and canceling "SC6," the reimagined 6 pm "SportsCenter" program she hosted with Michael Smith from 2017 to 2018. In an interview with Rick Strom, Hill blamed – wait for it – racism for her failures. Specifically, Hill blamed former ESPN executive Norby Williamson for trying to "de-blackify" the network. "He did a lot to de-Blackify the show," Hill said.

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Though it's only 2024, the search is on for the next face of the Democrat Party. Sports commentator Stephen A. Smith continues to make headlines as a possible candidate, though his potential remains entirely media-driven at this point. Polls show there is virtually no demand for Smith among primary voters. Instead, recent polls show Senator Cory Booker gaining momentum as an early favorite for 2028. Meanwhile, betting odds continue to favor California Governor Gavin Newsom.