Shannon Sharpe, a Superbowl champion and host of popular podcast, Club Shay Shay has been accused of sexual assault in a Nevada lawsuit. The lawsuit was brought by a woman who alleges Mr Sharpe used his fame to “manipulate, control, subjugate and violate women”.

The accuser, who was 19 at the time she met Mr Sharpe in 2023, says in a legal filing that the pair had a nearly two-year relationship, during which time Mr Sharpe was “aggressive” and allegedly raped her.

Sharpe has denied the allegations and said he is the target of a “shakedown”. The suit seeks more than US$50 million in compensation.