The woman says Sharpe became violent over the course of the relationship, threatened to kill her during one incident, and recorded their sexual encounters without her consent.From NFL plays to college sports scores,

Get all the news you need in your inbox each morning. Here's everything to know. Why is Shannon Sharpe being sued? Sharpe was accused of sexual assault and battery,

“For the avoidance of any doubt, Shannon Sharpe was not terminated by ESPN, but he has elected to step away for a temporary period of time from his duties so that he can focus on his family and the frivolous claim filed against him,” Schuster said. “ESPN agreed with his decision and Shannon plans to return to his role at ESPN for the NFL season.”