Article continues below advertisementIs Shannon Sharpe Still Returning to ESPN After Settling Sexual Misconduct Lawsuit?Source: MEGAShannon Sharpe was accused of rape and sexual assault in a $50 million lawsuit.Shannon Sharpe's future with ESPN became clear after the football analyst settled the $50 million civil lawsuit filed against him.NBC News and The Athletic cited sources familiar with the matter, who said Sharpe will not return to the cable sports network.