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sports2 years ago

Shannon Sharpe bids emotional farewell to 'Undisputed' with Skip Bayless.

Stephen A. Smith praised Shannon Sharpe and Skip Bayless for how they handled their breakup on their show "Undisputed" after nearly seven years together. Smith said he was surprised by the emotional sendoff but proud of how they ended their time together. The Post reported that Sharpe and Fox Sports reached a buyout agreement months after a couple of frosty on-air incidents during this past NFL season. Smith called Sharpe a "very significant player in this industry" now and has previously extended an invitation for Sharpe to join him in a weekly spot on "First Take."

sports2 years ago

Shannon Sharpe's Departure from 'Undisputed': The Inside Scoop.

Shannon Sharpe is leaving "Undisputed" after reaching a buyout agreement with Fox Sports. While he did not offer any direct commentary on the subject, Sharpe liked a tweet that claimed his contentious relationship with Skip Bayless deteriorated over time and speculated that jealousy played a part in the on-air breakup. Sharpe's popular "Club Shay Shay" podcast will also leave the Fox umbrella. It is unclear how FS1 will move forward with the show in terms of a potential replacement for Sharpe.

sports2 years ago

Shannon Sharpe shocks colleagues with departure from Fox's 'Undisputed'

Shannon Sharpe's colleagues at Fox Sports were surprised by his departure from the network after a buyout agreement was reached. The tension between Sharpe and his co-host Skip Bayless had become palpable, with a disagreement over a tweet sent by Bayless being the tipping point. Despite the tension, Sharpe's professionalism was praised by his colleagues. It remains to be seen where Sharpe will land next, but his colleagues believe he will have plenty of suitors.