Shannon Sharpe

Latest Stories

FILE - Former NFL football quarterback Brett Favre speaks with reporters prior to his induction to the Mississippi Hall of Fame, Aug. 1, 2015, in Jackson, Miss. Lawyers for retired NFL quarterback Brett Favre will ask a federal appeals court Tuesday, July 9, 2024, to revive a defamation lawsuit Favre filed against a fellow Pro Football of Fame member, tight end Shannon Sharpe, amid the backdrop of a Mississippi welfare scandal. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis, File)

Favre asks appeals court to reinstate his defamation lawsuit against Sharpe

By Kevin McGill - Associated Press

Former NFL football player and current sports analyst Shannon Sharpe poses at a special screening of the Netflix documentary film "The Redeem Team," Sept. 22, 2022, at Netflix Tudum Theater in Los Angeles. Retired NFL player Brett Favre filed a lawsuit against Sharpe on Thursday, Feb. 9, 2023. The lawsuit accuses Sharpe of defaming Favre in public discussions over the misspending of welfare money in Mississippi. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello, File)

Former NFL star Shannon Sharpe set to join ESPN’s ‘First Take’ in September

By Brad Matthews - The Washington Times

Tuesday’s Sports In Brief

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

FILE - In this Sept. 21, 2012 file photo, former Miami Dolphins quarterback Dan Marino appears at the AARP convention in New Orleans. Longtime analysts Dan Marino and Shannon Sharpe will not return to CBS' &quot;The NFL Today&quot; pregame show. CBS chief Sean McManus said in a statement that &quot;Dan and Shannon are true Hall of Famers on the field and in front of the camera. As they pursue other professional opportunities, we thank them for their hard work and dedication and wish them nothing but the best.&quot; (AP Photo/Bill Haber, File)

Marino, Sharpe out, Gonzalez in on CBS pregame

By RICK FREEMAN - Associated Press

FILE - In this Sept. 21, 2012 file photo, former Miami Dolphins quarterback Dan Marino appears at the AARP convention in New Orleans. Longtime analysts Dan Marino and Shannon Sharpe will not return to CBS' "The NFL Today" pregame show. CBS chief Sean McManus said in a statement that "Dan and Shannon are true Hall of Famers on the field and in front of the camera. As they pursue other professional opportunities, we thank them for their hard work and dedication and wish them nothing but the best." (AP Photo/Bill Haber, File)

Dan Marino, Shannon Sharpe cut from CBS NFL pregame; Tony Gonzalez in

Associated Press

Denver Broncos tight end Julius Thomas talks with reporters during a news conference Monday, Jan. 27, 2014, in Jersey City, N.J. The Broncos are scheduled to play the Seattle Seahawks in the NFL Super Bowl XLVIII football game Sunday, Feb. 2, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

Julius Thomas’ skills honed on the hardwood

By ARNIE STAPLETON - Associated Press

New England Patriots outside linebacker Jamie Collins (91) tries to bring down Denver Broncos tight end Julius Thomas (80) as he heads down field with the ball during the second half of the AFC Championship NFL playoff football game in Denver, Sunday, Jan. 19, 2014. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

2014 Super Bowl: Broncos’ Julius Thomas is a power forward playing tight end

By Arnie Stapleton - Associated Press

Redskins tight end Niles Paul had four catches, one for a touchdown, Saturday at Chicago after grading out well as a blocker in the exhibition opener. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

Redskins’ Niles Paul progressing after switch to tight end

By Stephen Whyno - The Washington Times

Redskins tight end Niles Paul stands in line to run a drill in the team's indoor training facility during minicamp at Redskins Park in Ashburn. Paul was switched from wide receiver to tight end in the offseason. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

Redskins’ Niles Paul drawing comparisons to Hall of Fame tight end

By Tom Schad - The Washington Times

Column: ‘Tell me he doesn’t look like Mr. Ed.’

By JIM LITKE - Associated Press

Column: ‘Tell me he doesn’t look like Mr. Ed.’

By JIM LITKE - Associated Press

Sanders, Sharpe, Faulk, Dent enter Hall of Fame

By BARRY WILNER - Associated Press

Sanders, Sharpe, Faulk, Dent enter Hall of Fame

By BARRY WILNER - Associated Press

Hall of Fame inductee Chris Hanburger poses with his bust during the 2011 Pro Football Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony in Canton, Ohio on August 6, 2011. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak) **FILE**

Sharpe, Faulk, Dent, Hanburger enter Hall of Fame

By Barry Wilner - Associated Press

Sharpe, Faulk, Dent, Hanburger enter Hall of Fame

By BARRY WILNER - Associated Press

Sharpe, Dent, Hanburger, Sabol enter Hall of Fame

By BARRY WILNER - Associated Press

Prime Time for Hall of Famers

By BARRY WILNER - Associated Press

Prime Time: Sanders to be enshrined in Canton

By BARRY WILNER - Associated Press

FILE - In this Jan. 16, 1986, file photo, Chicago Bears defensive end Richard Dent chases a loose ball during the NFL playoffs. Richard Dent was elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame on Saturday, Feb. 5, 2011. (AP Photo)

Sanders, Faulk make Hall of Fame

By BARRY WILNER - Associated Press

FILE - In this Jan. 16, 1986, file photo, Chicago Bears defensive end Richard Dent chases a loose ball during the NFL playoffs. Richard Dent was elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame on Saturday, Feb. 5, 2011. (AP Photo)

Strong class vying for Hall of Fame

By BARRY WILNER - Associated Press