‘SportsCenter’ Anchor Neil Everett Leaving ESPN

Anchor Neil Everett is leaving ESPN. The famous SportsCenter anchor confirmed he’s the latest on-air talent to leave during the Walt Disney Co.-mandated downsizing of ESPN’s on-air TV/radio talent. The 61-year-old Everett has been one of ESPN’s most popular anchors for 23 years. The Portland native will seek to increase his role with the NBA’s Portland Trail Blazers.

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