Anchor Neil Everett is leaving ESPN, Front Office Sports has confirmed.

The well-known “SportsCenter” anchor confirmed he’s the newest on-air expertise to depart through the Walt Disney Co.-mandated downsizing of ESPN’s on-air TV/radio expertise.

The 61-year-old Everett has been one among ESPN’s hottest anchors for 23 years.

The Portland native will search to extend his function with the NBA’s Portland Trail Blazers. He additionally has a number of facet tasks within the works. 

“Bartender…last call,” Everett stated in a press release to Front Office Sports. 

He added: “ESPN changed my life, but now it’s time for me to change my life. Time to write a new chapter.” 

The wisecracking Everett and Stan Verrett have labored collectively in Los Angeles since 2009. They are among the many longest-running and handiest “SportsCenter” duos ever. 

Everett’s identified for his “Bartender, Jack” name on house runs and musical references. He’s additionally co-starred in among the community’s mockumentary “This is SportsCenter” commercials.

Everett spent 15 years in native TV in Hawaii earlier than becoming a member of ESPN in July 2000 (Hence his “Aloha” name).

One supply stated Everett was supplied a brand new deal at a decreased wage — and handed, just like Kenny Mayne in 2021. Another stated his contract was not renewed.

Everett has labored with the Trail Blazers for 2 years.

Everett’s pending departure gained’t influence Verrett and Ashley Brewer’s roles at ESPN’s Los Angeles studio operation stated sources.

Front Office Sports beforehand broke the information that ESPN wouldn’t renew Hockey Hall of Famer Chris Chelios’ contract. More massive names will emerge this month because the community completes it cost-cutting “talent exercise.”

The ESPN finances cuts are a part of Disney chief government officer Bob Iger’s technique to slash 7,000 jobs and $5.5 billion in prices worldwide.

At the identical time, ESPN continues to be spending massive cash on new expertise like Pat McAfee.

ESPN declined to remark.