ESPN’s ‘SportsCenter’ host John Anderson’s run is nearing an end, with the longtime sports personality set to retire later this year after 25 years.

Anderson announced his plan to retire when his contract with the company runs out in June, disclosing as much on his ‘Inside Wisconsin’ show.

While he is poised to step away, Anderson will continue to work on various programs for ESPN, including coverage of the Boston and New York Marathons.

“My contract runs out at ESPN at the end of June and I have decided that will be the end,” he said. “I’m gonna leave the company. I’m gonna sort of retire from ‘SportsCenter.’ I’m going to get to do a few track and field things. I’m going to get to continue to do the Boston Marathon and the New York Marathon, which I love. And some NCAA track meets and some SEC stuff. I am incredibly excited about that. It’s been a good run.“

BREAKING: Longtime ESPN SportsCenter Anchor John Anderson announces he is retiring from SportsCenter at the end of June, 2024.

Hear all of John’s comments in tomorrow’s episode of The Inside Wisconsin Show at https://t.co/mi2zL3qHWJ and wherever you catch podcasts. pic.twitter.com/958zks1gEI

— Inside Wisconsin (@InsideWiscoShow) March 27, 2024

John Anderson admitted struggling to keep up with the changes to ‘SportsCenter’, revealing that they have taken a toll and he isn’t sure he can go through more changes.

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The announcement prompted several responses from the world of sports media. You can see some of the reactions below:

John was one of the most talented writers in the history of Sportscenter. He could be clever, witty, serious or somber. Whatever the story required. And I never did a show with him that didn’t include several belly laughs. It was always fun. We will miss him. https://t.co/YJE5llswUJ

— stan verrett (@stanverrett) March 27, 2024

John told me this news a couple of weeks ago. I’m sad. There’s never been a better Sportscenter writer than John Anderson. Midwest to the core. Funny, witty, clever. We had a great run last decade on 11pm. We pushed each other. And, oh, the inside jokes. Glad he got to go out on… https://t.co/nQ5p3MoKiF

— BucciOT.Com (@Buccigross) March 27, 2024

Where were @AdamSchefter and @wojespn on this one? The franchise will forever miss my favorite @SportsCenter co-anchor. I’ll have more to say about John, with John, end of June. Can’t even @ the guy! https://t.co/DJCYFiCzME

— Steve Levy (@espnSteveLevy) March 28, 2024

John was one of the most talented writers in the history of Sportscenter. He could be clever, witty, serious or somber. Whatever the story required. And I never did a show with him that didn’t include several belly laughs. It was always fun. We will miss him. https://t.co/YJE5llswUJ

— stan verrett (@stanverrett) March 27, 2024

The best SportsCenter writer in the history of the show. John’s quick wit and delivery always made you better when you worked w him. And the inside jokes…. We anchored a Super Bowl night where I missed the opening two shot and he talked me off the ledge w laughter. Gonna miss JA https://t.co/i9i0UGaQjX

— Kevin Negandhi (@KevinNegandhi) March 27, 2024

John Anderson is a legend who I had the honor to work with as a player being interviewed and as a colleague covering track and field. Always fun, always informative and knows how to make the moment sing to the viewer. Thank you for being you John. You are an inspiration to us all https://t.co/AYThwnOX2X

— Robert Griffin III (@RGIII) March 28, 2024

John Anderson Has Been Around For A Long Time

John Anderson was hired by ESPN in June 1999, with The Worldwide Leader In Sports snatching him from KPHO-TV in Phoenix, Arizona. He has been at the forefront of the network’s broadcasting since then.

Currently, he anchors the 11 PM edition of ‘SportsCenter’, also covering various track and field events, particularly the aforementioned marathons.

John Andersson hosted the popular ABC game show ‘Wipeout’ from 2008 to 2014.