India, July 31 -- ESPN has parted ways with NFL Hall of Famer and podcaster Shannon Sharpe after he settled a $50 million lawsuit where a woman accused him of rape. The 57-year-old had been a regular contributor on the highly famous First Take morning show, but decided to step aside on a temporary basis earlier this year when the case was filed, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

Although he had initially planned to return in time for the NFL season, an insider familiar with the matter stated that he will not be back with ESPN.

As per The Athletic, Sharpe has not been seen on ESPN since late April. Through the lawsuit, the woman, mentioned as "Jane Doe" in the court documents, sought $50 million from Sharpe for the "pain and suffering...