Longtime ESPN Anchor Is Out After 25 Years

‘Our business has changed.’ Longtime host leaving ESPN after 25 years

A longtime "SportsCenter" anchor is leaving ESPN after the network moved his broadcast across the country.

ACC Network founding host, Charlotte sports radio legend Mark Packer announces retirement

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) -- Mark Packer, a longtime Charlotte sports radio and TV staple, announced he’s retiring from ESPN.  Packer, who’s been a vital part of ESPN-owned ACC Network since its inception in 2019, posted the news on X:  Breaking News. My agent alerted ESPN this morning that I have decided to retire. Given the difficult challenges of past 3 years on both a personal and professional level, the timing is right. I can't wai…

ESPN And Anchor Part Ways After 25 Years -- And His Goodbye Is Bittersweet

"We thank him and wish him continued success," a sports network executive said.

Longtime ESPN Anchor Is Out After 25 Years

Where They Are Now- Former ESPN Personalities (1:16) ESPN is officially moving on from a beloved "SportsCenter" anchor. In 2023, longtime "SportsCenter" anchor Neil Everett was let go. He spent over two decades at ESPN, forming an excellent partnership with Stan Verrett. During their final episode together, Everett signed off with this beautiful message: "Love is a long road, I’ll see you down it."Fast forward to May 2025, and it has been reveal…

Veteran 'SportsCenter' Anchor Breaks Silence on Shocking ESPN Exit After 25 Years

After more than two decades as one of the most recognizable faces on SportsCenter, veteran anchor Stan Verrett is parting ways with ESPN—a move that marks the end of an era and reflects the rapidly changing landscape of sports media. Verrett, 59, announced his departure in a heartfelt message posted Tuesday night on X (formerly Twitter), citing the evolution of the industry as a key factor in his decision. “Our business has changed greatly since…

Longtime ESPN star and SportsCenter anchor abruptly leaves network after 25 years in shock announcement - New York Times Post

ESPN stalwart Stan Verrett is set to leave the broadcaster after 25 years of service. Verrett joined the network in 2000 and has been ever-presentsince, appearing as an anchor on SportsCenter. 2 Stan Verrett is set to leave ESPN this summerCredit: Getty 2 He has hosted SportsCenter since 2009Credit: ESPN However his time with the broadcaster is coming to an end, Verrett confirmed. Verrett will leave this summer when his contract ends. Until th…