Overview

• ESPN has decided not to renew Stan Verrett's contract, ending his 25-year tenure with the network this summer.
• Verrett has been a key figure at SportsCenter since 2000, serving as the 1 a.m. ET host since 2009 and anchoring from Los Angeles for 16 years.
• His departure follows ESPN's March decision to consolidate its Los Angeles SportsCenter production into its Bristol, Connecticut headquarters.
• Verrett has shared on social media that he is not retiring and is excited about new opportunities in Los Angeles.
• Reports indicate Verrett may be involved in promoting SportsCenter’s upcoming '50 States in 50 Days' tour, though details remain unconfirmed.