Shannon Sharpe has signed a multi-year extension with ESPN to expand his role on First Take. ESPN's Head of Event & Studio Production, Dave Roberts, praised Sharpe's chemistry with Stephen A. Smith. The deal follows personal outreach from Disney CEO Bob Iger.
"There's so many people that do such outstanding work for the show, but Shannon Sharpe is on another level." - @stephenasmith https://t.co/q1jyvZ2eWV
Stephen A. Smith gives tribute to Shannon Sharpe after new ESPN contract: ‘Deserves every penny’ https://t.co/otCdkAeb56
Shannon Sharpe inks long-term deal with ESPN to 'expand' role on First Take... after leaving rival network Fox amid row with Skip Bayless https://t.co/hylMORAQrt
Less than a year ago, Shannon Sharpe was pushed out of Fox Sports 1's 'Undisputed.' Now, Sharpe has reached a multi-year contract extension with ESPN. @MMcCarthyREV's story, with more on how Sharpe could succeed Stephen A. ⬇️
Shannon Sharpe has your undivided attention https://t.co/kfamkeLWXQ
After some personal outreach from Disney CEO Bob Iger, ESPN has inked NFL hall-of-famer Shannon Sharpe to a new, expanded multiyear deal https://t.co/6OVmw0YYQ9
Stephen A to Fox News and Shannon stays. I like Sharpe much better than Smith. https://t.co/qnxm2Pwv9c
ESPN Extension Sets Up Shannon Sharpe As Stephen A's Smits Successor if SAS Leaves First Take. https://t.co/Yep8izt8kE
Shannon Sharpe embraced ‘prove-it’ deal after moving to ESPN https://t.co/98PDeLtbDr
Shannon Sharpe had a classy message for Stephen A. Smith after announcing his extension with ESPN on First Take https://t.co/5WxY9roPhf https://t.co/9gn2M7mfQC
.@ShannonSharpe inks a multi year extension with ESPN to expand his role on @FirstTake. Head of Event & Studio Production Dave Roberts: “Shannon’s chemistry with Stephen A. Smith has elevated our debates.” 🔗 https://t.co/HMQVO0LDMz https://t.co/luSfD93Xnp