Shannon Sharpe signs multi-year contract extension with ESPN
NFL Hall of Famer Shannon Sharpe has signed a multi-year deal with ESPN that will expand his role beyond his presence on First Take. ESPN announced the agreement Tuesday. “Shannon Sharpe has been an incredible addition to the First Take team, enhancing the show’s dynamic with his engaging presence and insightful commentary,” David Roberts, ESPN’s Head of Event & Studio Production said in a statement to the media. “Shannon’s chemistry with Stephen A. Smith has elevated our debates and been another key reason First Take is the premier destination for morning sports discussion.” ESPN officials sa...