Burke is a minor character in the first season of Sports Night. He is played by guest star Jon Simmons and only appears in "Mary Pat Shelby". He is a sports agent and represents football player Christian Patrick, who is infamous for sexually assaulting a woman named Mary Pat Shelby.
Burke and his partner Evans arrange for their client Christian Patrick to be interviewed on Sports Night. They stipulate that he cannot be asked about the sexual assault at the last minute after the show has been promoted. Natalie Hurley visits him at his home stadium to conduct a pre-interview. When he thinks they are alone in the locker room he makes sexual advances and grabs her wrist. The incident was witnessed and reported. Executive Producer Dana Whitaker negotiates with Burke and Evans to conceal the incident in exchange for a more probing interview. After some debate the Sports Night team decline to interview him despite the additional concessions. Natalie eventually comes forward and presses charges against him.[1]