Shannon Sharpe stood entrance and middle as he welcomed his huge brother, Sterling Sharpe, into the Professional Soccer Corridor of Fame on the iconic Gold Jacket Dinner. From their humble beginnings in Georgia to sharing the last word soccer honor, their candy on-stage second is giving social media all of the feels, y’all. Regardless of Shannon’s current ESPN exit and lawsuit drama, his private issues couldn’t cease him from being current at his brother’s big day. Right here’s what occurred…
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Shannon Welcomes His Brother To The Corridor Of Fame At Gold Jacket Dinner
The Gold Jacket Dinner in Canton, Ohio, occurred on Friday, August 1, as Sterling and the Professional Soccer Corridor of Fame’s Class of 2025 took their place amongst soccer’s elite. And who was ready on stage, eyes glistening with tears? None apart from Sterling’s child brother, Shannon. The ‘Membership Shay Shay’ host was able to drape that iconic gold jacket over his huge bro’s shoulders. When Sterling hit the stage, the 2 locked in a hug that screamed, “We made it!” Thoughts you, the Sharpe brothers are the primary siblings to each declare this honor collectively.
Social Media Reacts To The Healthful On-Stage Second
The Roomies had been undoubtedly moved by the clip, taking to the TSR feedback part to pontificate with their ideas. Right here’s what a few of them needed to say…
@keith_va_804 wrote, “They made historical past…can’t take that away from them”
@bonitabillionaire wrote, “Each dad and mom dream, simply to have profitable youngsters 🥹👏”
Moreover, @imtherealdq wrote, “Shannon undoubtedly wanted that hug 👏🏾”
@honeysworld007 wrote, “I do know their grandma smiling from heaven ❤️”
@nikki_prescott wrote, “They got here from nothing .. actually nothing … that is main for his or her household ♥️”
@justshanae wrote, “Say what you need, however it is a lovely second. 🥹👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽”
@bighomierollex3 wrote, “To attain one thing like that wit yo brother is dope 🔥 began from a dream”
@max_a_hv wrote, “In your personal brother to provide the golden jacket…. Grandma is pleased with her boys ❤️❤️💯💯”
Shannon Responds After Being Let Go At ESPN
Simply days earlier than this heartfelt second, Shannon was hit with a devastating blow. ESPN minimize ties with him. However it was the timing of his exit that didn’t sit nicely with him. The Professional Soccer Corridor of Famer, who joined the community’s ‘First Take’ as a recurring panelist in late 2023, confirmed the break up on his ‘Nightcap’ podcast on Wednesday, July 30.
“I discovered earlier this week, and I actually requested, ‘Guys, might we wait till Monday?’ My brother’s going into the Professional Soccer Corridor of Fame, I need it to be about him and my household,” Shannon spilled, clearly harm that the information dropped proper earlier than Sterling’s huge weekend.
Whereas he accepted the choice, Shannon wasn’t too happy about the entire thing doubtlessly overshadowing his brother’s second. “The primary two brothers within the Corridor of Fame, and that is the headline?” he requested. The 57-year-old mentioned he went on to apologize to Sterling, who he claimed had brushed it off like a real huge brother. Shannon additionally thanked ESPN for the chance, however wished they’d held off on the announcement somewhat longer.
Shannon sharpe breaks his silence on not returning to ESPN following a settlement decision in his $50M rape lawsuit pic.twitter.com/SOlSC51IaL
— BROWN GIRL GRINDING⭐️ (@LorenLorosa) July 31, 2025
Shannon Settles Lawsuit with Rape Accuser
Shannon’s ESPN exit got here scorching on the heels of settling a $50 million lawsuit filed in April 2025 by Gabriella Zuniga. In her court docket docs, she accused him of assault, sexual assault, battery, and sexual battery throughout a virtually two-year relationship. In the meantime, the allegations included claims of rape in October 2024 and January of this yr. However to clear his identify, Shannon clapped again, calling it a “shakedown” and insisting their relationship was “100% consensual.” On July 18, the accuser’s lawyer, Tony Buzbee, introduced a settlement had been reached. “Each side acknowledge a long-term consensual and tumultuous relationship. […] The matter is closed,” he wrote in an announcement on X.
The lawsuit was dismissed with prejudice, that means it may possibly’t be refiled, and no prison expenses had been filed. Shannon’s been quiet on the main points however maintained his innocence from leap. This drama had him step away from ESPN in April. And whereas he deliberate to return for the NFL season, the community seemingly had different plans.
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