UPDATED: July 30th, 2025, 3:30pm EST
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Shannon Sharpe is no longer with ESPN. The network has parted ways with the Pro Football Hall of Famer less than two weeks after he settled a sexual assault lawsuit, TMZ Sports confirmed. According to The Athletic, ESPN made the decision to cut ties. The move comes after Sharpe had been noticeably absent from the airwaves since a woman accused him of sexual assault back in April. Sharpe, 57, had become a regular voice on ESPN’s “First Take” following his departure from FS1 in 2023. He strongly denied the allegations, insisting the relationship in question was consensual and accusing the woman of attempting a “shakedown.” The lawsuit was recently settled for an undisclosed amount.
The accuser’s attorney, Tony Buzbee, issued a statement saying, “All matters have now been addressed satisfactorily, and the matter is closed. The lawsuit will thus be dismissed with prejudice.” A former NFL star, Sharpe played 14 seasons, primarily with the Denver Broncos, before launching a successful broadcasting career. He rose to prominence in sports media as Skip Bayless’ co-host on FS1’s Undisputed before moving to ESPN. Despite the end of his tenure at ESPN, Sharpe still has a strong presence in media. He runs his own podcast network and continues to produce popular digital content.
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Former NBA star Gilbert Arenas, known for his electrifying performances on the court, now finds himself in the spotlight for all the wrong reasons. The 43-year-old was arrested in Southern California on Wednesday, accused of running an illegal gambling operation out of his Encino mansion. Federal prosecutors allege that Arenas, alongside five others, hosted high-stakes card games at the property from September 2021 to July 2022.
The operation reportedly included a full-service setup, complete with chefs, valets, security, and women hired to serve the gamblers. The group allegedly profited by taking a rake from each pot. Arenas faces two charges: conspiracy to operate an illegal gambling business and operating an illegal gambling business, each carrying a potential five-year prison sentence. Additionally, he has been charged with making false statements to federal investigators. From sports to politics to entertainment, keep scrolling for some of the notable moments of 2025 that we’ll never forget.
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1. Former NBA Star Gilbert Arenas accused of running an illegal gambling operation out of his Encino mansion
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2. Deion Sanders says he had bladder cancer but will coach Buffaloes this season
3. Destiny’s Child reunites for surprise performance during Beyoncé’s final show in Las Vegas
4. Atlanta Rapper Cash Out Gets Life For Rape & Trafficking Charges
5. Klay Thompson, Megan Thee Stallion make red carpet debut, confirm relationship
6. Shannon Sharpe, rape accuser settle $50 million lawsuit
7. Southern University expels Omega Psi Phi chapter after February hazing death of Caleb Wilson
8. Atlanta rapper Ca$h Out being sentenced in sex trafficking case
9. Nessa Diab Doubles Down On Smear Campaign Claims Against Jay-Z
10. Nicki Minaj and SZA’s online clash raises eyebrows
11. Unreleased Beyoncé Music Stolen in Atlanta Before Cowboy Carter Tour
12. Trey Songz Under Investigation For Alleged Brutal Attack On Photographer
13. Cavaliers’ Donovan Mitchell gets engaged to R&B singer Coco Jones
14. Boxing star Gervonta Davis arrested in Miami on battery charge
15. Sky superstar Angel Reese debuts Reebok signature shoe on NBA 2K26 WNBA Edition cover
16. Married to Medicine’s Dr. Heavenly Kimes Launches Run for Georgia State Representative
17. Sarah Jakes and Touré Roberts installed as Potter’s House co-senior pastors
18. Rapper Trippie Redd arrested trying to board flight at MIA
19. Combs found guilty of prostitution charges but not guilty of most serious counts
20. Diddy Jury Deadlocked on Racketeering Charge After Partial Verdict in Sex Trafficking Trial
21. Judge Dismisses Jay-Z’s Extortion, Defamation Lawsuit Against Tony Buzbee
22. Chris Brown’s Lawsuit Over Alleged Nightclub Attack Dismissed by Accuser
23. Jury deliberations begin in Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs trial
24. NBA’s Dillon Brooks Files Restraining Order Against Ex-Girlfriend, Alleging Harassment, Threats
25. Christian Keyes Snatches His Hit Show “All The Queen’s Men” from BET Over Alleged Lack of Transparency from the Network
26. Beyoncé brings out Miley Cyrus during ‘Cowboy Carter’ stop in Paris
27. Tyler Perry’s attorney calls $260 million sexual assault lawsuit a ‘scam’
28. R. Kelly’s Lawyers Allege Prison-Related Overdose and Denied Medical Care
29. Jackie Christie Gets into Altercation with Daughter
30. Bryshere Gray (‘Empire’) Charged with Assault After Hotel Altercation
31. ‘RHOA’ Star Porsha Williams Wins Prenup Battle With Ex Simon Guobadia
32. Lithonia rapper Silentó pleads guilty, sentenced to 30 years in prison for cousin’s shooting death
33. Mariah Carey Honored With Ultimate Icon Award at 2025 BET Awards — Her First BET Award Ever
34. Kirk Franklin Accepts the Ultimate Icon Award
35. Jamie Foxx breaks down in emotional BET Awards 2025 speech two years after stroke
36. Khaby Lame Was Detained by ICE, Agency Confirms
37. ‘Real Housewives of Atlanta’ star Brit Eady sues Bravo over explicit photo
38. Halle Berry’s Boyfriend Van Hunt Proposed—But She Hasn’t Responded Yet
39. Diddy paid $100K for video of hotel beating, security guard testifies
40. The Real Housewives of Atlanta Dwight Eubanks Reveals Prostate Cancer Diagnosis
41. Kiyan Anthony, son of NBA legend Carmelo Anthony, graduates high school
42. Megan Thee Stallion Announces New Anime Series, Teams with ‘The Boondocks’ Producer
43. Zion Williamson sued over allegations of rape, years of abuse
44. Diddy’s Lawyers Fight to Remove Kid Cudi’s Testimony About Porsche Fire
45. Janet Jackson accepts ICON Award and performs at the 2025 AMAs
46. Lauren and Cameron Hamilton announced they are expecting their first baby together
47. Love is Blind stars AD & Ollie announce pregnancy
48. Kai Cenat kicks off Streamer University
49. Skilla Baby shot in Detroit.
50. Tory Lanez transferred to another prison after being stabbed
51. Chris Brown granted bail by the U.K. courts
52. Skai Jackson Granted Restraining Order Against Alleged Abusive Ex
53. Megan Thee Stallion claps back at Tory Lanez & his fans
54. Jamal Roberts wins American Idol
55. Halle Bailey Seeks Protection From DDG, Alleges Abuse
56. Jayson Tatum undergoes surgery for torn achilles
57. Cassie testifies at Diddy’s trial
58. Tory Lanez Hospitalized After Prison Stabbing Incident
59. Jury Finalized for Diddy’s Federal Criminal Trial in NYC, Opening Statements Set
60. Trump abruptly fires librarian of congress
61. Newark Mayor Detained By ICE
62. Bishop T.D. Jakes Announces Leadership Transition at The Potter’s House
63. Shilo Sanders signs with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers as a free agent
64. Shedeur Sanders selected by the Cleveland Browns In The NFL Daft
65. Tina Knowles Reveals Breast Cancer Battle
66. Shannon Sharpe Accused of Rape in $50 Million Lawsuit
67. Brian Steel joins Diddy’s defense team
68. Gayle Kings makes her way to space
69. Vybz Kartel shuts the Barclays center down
70. Michelle Obama addresses divorce rumors
71. Toni Braxton and Birdman allegedly tied the knot?
72. Soulja Boy to pay over $4 million in damages for sexual assault and battery case
73. Warner Bros To Revamp 1992 Blockbuster hit ‘The Bodyguard’
74. Detroit Rapper Sada Baby Arrested on Drug Warrant
75. Lebron James becomes first male athlete with own Ken Doll
76. Nicki Minaj named Billboard’s best female rapper of all time
77. Juju Watkins named AP women’s college basketball player of the year
78. Tamar Braxton Claps back at Jessie Woo
79. Sean Kingston And his mother, Janice Turner, found guilty on all five charges in wire fraud trial
80. Deion Sanders signs a 5-year, $54 million contract extension
81. Judge Dismisses Lil Rod’s Lawsuit Against Diddy
82. Juju Watkins Suffers Torn ACL
83. Are Sherri & Nia Long Beefing?
84. Sauce Walka Shot In Downtown Memphis
85. Yella Beezy Arrested For Capital Murder
86. Lil Durk Hints At Marriage To India Royale In New Single
87. Boosie Announces Scholarship To Honor Caleb Wilson
88. Fivio Foreign Has Been Jailed Since January
89. Jonathan Majors seemingly admits to strangling his ex-girlfriend Grace Jabbari
90. UMG Files To Dismiss Drake’s Lawsuit
91. DK Metcalf announces engagement to Normani
92. DC bids farewell to Black Lives Matter Plaza
93. Wendy Williams Passes Capacity Exam
94. Wendy Williams taken by ambulance after dropping desperate note from NYC window begging for help
95. Doechii Named Billboard’s Woman Of The Year
96. Odell Beckham Jr. Named In Diddy Lawsuit
97. Druski Named In Diddy Lawsuit
98. DDG Calls Halle Bailey Out Alleging He Hasn’t Seen Baby Halo In A Month
99. Jayson Tatum and Ella Mai Seemingly Confirm They Have a Baby Together
100. Amber Rose Addresses Joseline Incident On College Hill
101. Queen Latifah Performs During Quincy Jones Tribute At The Oscars
102. Oprah & Whoopi Goldberg Pay Tribute To Quincy Jones At The Oscars
103. Doja Cat Performs Diamonds Are Forever During James Bond Tribute At The Oscars
104. Paul Tazewell Becomes The First Black Man To Win Best Costume Design At The Oscars
105. Gervonta Davis & Lamont Roach’s Fight Ends In Equal Draw
106. Paige Hurd & Rocye O’Neal Announce Engagement
107. RHOP Star Karen Huger Sentenced To Two Years In Prison With One Suspended
108. The Wayans Family Accepts Hall of Fame NAACP Image Award
109. Kamala Harris Delivers Powerful Speech At NAACP Awards
110. Simon Guobadia Gets Detained By ICE
111. Cassie Announces She’s Expecting Baby #3 With Husband
112. Diddy Loses A Lawyer Ahead Of His Trial
113. Kodak Black, Tiger Woods & More Attend Black History Month Event At White House
114. Winnie Harlow & Kyle Kuzma Announce Engagement
115. Kendrick Lamar Makes Hip-Hop History With Three of the Top 10 Albums on the Billboard 200
116. Kevin Hart Shows Up & Shows Out As the first on court-emcee for the NBA Allstar Game
117. JAY-Z Rape Lawsuit Dismissed, Sues Tony Buzbee For Defamation
118. Kanye West & Bianca Censori Reportedly Headed Towards Divorce
119. Real Housewives of Potomac Star Ashley Darby Finalizes Divorce
120. The Philadelphia Eagles Dominate The Kansas City Chiefs & Win The Super Bowl
121. Samuel L. Jackson Joins Kendrick For His Halftime Performance
122. Kendrick Lamar & SZA Perform At Super Bowl LIX Halftime
123. Jon Batiste Sings The National Anthem At Super Bowl LIX
124. Ledisi Sings Lift Every Voice & Sing At Super Bowl LIX
125. Randy Moss’ Emotional Return to NFL Countdown
126. No More BMF? 50 Cent Beefs With Lil Meech & Big Meech
127. Beyonce drops dates for highly anticipated COWBOY CARTER tour
128. Beyonce wins her first ever Album Of The Year for COWBOY Carter at the GRAMMYs
129. Beyonce becomes the first black woman to win in the ‘country’ category at the GRAMMYs in 50 years
130. Alicia Keys wins Dr. Dre Global Impact Award at the GRAMMYs
131. Kendrick Lamar Wins 5 GRAMMYs for ‘Not Like Us’ and becomes the most awarded rap song in #GRAMMYs history
132. Doechii Becomes the third woman to win Best Rap Album at the GRAMMYs
133. Beyonce Announces COWBOY CARTER Tour
134. WNBA Star A’ja Wilson Gets Jersey Retired At University of South Carolina
135. YFN Lucci Is Released From Prison
136. Angel Reese Pays Off Her Mama’s Mortgage
137. The Philadelphia Eagles & The Kansas City Chiefs Will Meet Again At Super Bowl LIX
138. Skai Jackson Announces Arrival Of Her First Child
139. NFL Announces That SZA Will Join Kendrick Lamar During His Super Bowl Halftime Performance
140. Nelly Performs At Trump’s Inaugural Ball
141. Snoop Dogg & Rick Ross Perform At Crypto Ball Despite Backlash
142. Supreme Court Upholds TikTok Ban
143. Wendy Williams Speaks Out About Guardianship
144. Busta Rhymes Turns Himself In For Allegedly Assaulting Assistant
145. Beyoncé Postpones Anticipated Jan. 14th Announcement Due to L.A. Wildfires
146. Zendaya & Tom Holland Announce Engagement
147. Chicago Bulls Announce They Will Retire Derrick Rose’s #1
148. Nicki Minaj Allegedly Hit With Assault & Battery Lawsuit
149. Shannon Sharpe Hints At Another Katt Williams Interview 👀
150. Simone Biles Revealed As Sports Illustrated’s 2024 Sportsperson of the Year
151. De’arra Taylor Sues Ex Ken Walker
152. Coi Leray Announces Pregnancy With Trippie Red
153. Dreamdoll Announces Pregnancy
154. Bryce James Commits To The University of Arizona
155. Spidad Mitchell
