A federal judge has dismissed a defamation lawsuit filed by former NFL quarterback Brett Favre against ex-NFL tight end and current ESPN personality Shannon Sharpe. Favre had accused Sharpe of making false statements about him on the Fox Sports 1 talk show 'Skip and Shannon: Undisputed' related to Favre's alleged involvement in a welfare fraud case in Mississippi. The judge ruled that Sharpe's comments were constitutionally protected rhetorical hyperbole and could not support a defamation claim.

• A federal judge has dismissed Brett Favre's defamation lawsuit against Shannon Sharpe.
• The judge ruled that Sharpe's comments were constitutionally protected rhetorical hyperbole and could not support a defamation claim.
• Favre is one of dozens of defendants in a Mississippi civil lawsuit seeking to recoup misspent welfare funds.
• Favre was paid $1.1 million in Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) funds for speeches he did not make.
• Favre has denied any wrongdoing.