Neil Everett Departs ESPN After 23 Years as SportsCenter Anchor.

Neil Everett, a popular anchor of ESPN's "SportsCenter," is reportedly leaving the network after 23 years. The 61-year-old Everett, who joined ESPN in July 2000, is the latest on-air talent to depart the network. ESPN budget cuts are part of the overall Disney budget slashing that has seen the company attempt to shed 7,000 jobs. The reason for Everett's departure is unclear, with one source saying he was offered a new deal at a reduced salary, but turned it down, while another said his contract was not renewed.