Anchor Neil Everett is leaving ESPN, Entrance Place of business Sports activities has showed.
The well-known “SportsCenter” anchor showed he’s the newest on-air skill to depart all the way through the Walt Disney Co.-mandated downsizing of ESPN’s on-air TV/radio skill.
The 61-year-old Everett has been one in all ESPN’s most well liked anchors for 23 years.
The Portland local will search to extend his function with the NBA’s Portland Path Blazers. He additionally has a number of aspect tasks within the works.
“Bartender…remaining name,” Everett stated in a commentary to Entrance Place of business Sports activities.
He added: “ESPN modified my existence, however now it’s time for me to modify my existence. Time to jot down a brand new bankruptcy.”
The wisecracking Everett and Stan Verrett have labored in combination in Los Angeles since 2009. They’re some of the longest-running and efficient “SportsCenter” duos ever.
Everett’s recognized for his “Bartender, Jack” name on house runs and musical references. He’s additionally co-starred in one of the vital community’s mockumentary “That is SportsCenter” advertisements. He spent 15 years in native TV in Hawaii prior to becoming a member of ESPN in July 2000.
One supply stated Everett used to be presented a brand new deal at a discounted wage — and handed very similar to Kenny Mayne in 2021. Some other stated his contract used to be now not renewed.
Everett has labored with the Path Blazers for 2 years.
Everett’s pending pending departure gained’t affect Verrett and Ashley Brewer’s roles at ESPN’s Los Angeles studio operation, stated assets.
Entrance Place of business Sports activities in the past broke the scoop that ESPN would now not renew Hockey Corridor of Famer Chris Chelios’ contract.
The downsizing is a part of Disney leader government officer Bob Iger’s technique to slash 7,000 jobs and $5.5 billion in prices international.
ESPN declined to remark.
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