Neil Everett Says Farewell to SportsCenter After 23 years on the air, Neil Everett is saying goodbye to SportsCenter. The longtime anchor announced his departure from ESPN on Friday, June 24, 2023. Everett's final SportsCenter broadcast aired on June 23. He was joined by his longtime co-anchor, Stan Verrett. The two men reflected on their time together on the show, and Everett thanked viewers for their support. "It's been an amazing ride," Everett said. "I've been so lucky to have worked with so many talented people, and I've learned so much from them. I'm going to miss this show, and I'm going to miss you all." Everett's departure is part of a larger round of layoffs at ESPN. The network is cutting 300 jobs, as part of a cost-saving measure. Everett is one of the most recognizable faces on SportsCenter, and his departure is a major loss for the show. Everett's career at ESPN began in 1999. He quickly rose through the ranks, and he ...