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ESPN Sports Entertainment News: Dan Patrick Leaves the Worldwide Leader
From L-R: legendary Sportscenter anchors Chris Berman, Bob Ley and Dan Patrick. Patrick will be leaving ESPN in August. (AP Images)
Dan Patrick is leaving ESPN.
Patrick, who has been with the network for 18 years, announced on his radio show Monday that he will appear on air for the last time Aug. 17. Norby Williamson, ESPN executive vice president for production, made a simultaneous announcement.
A news release said that the mutual agreement will allow Patrick to pursue new interests outside of ESPN.
The final week of Patrick's radio show, which started in 1999, will include a look back at memorable moments, interviews and guests.
Patrick was a "SportsCenter" anchor from 1989 to 2006, winning the National Sportscaster of the Year award from the National Sportscasters and Sportswriters Association in 2000. He also received a Sports Emmy Award in the Studio Host category in 1998.
Patrick has also written the column "Outtakes" for ESPN The Magazine.