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Kenny Mayne Set to Depart ESPN

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Brian Steinberg Senior TV EditorKenny Mayne, the longtime ESPN announcer and humorist, is set to leave the Disney-owned sports-media outlet after a more-than-quarter-century run that had him hold forth on “SportsCenter,” tackle horse racing coverage and appear in some other, very unique showcases.On Twitter, Mayne cited “salary cap casualty” as the reason for his decision.

He has been with the outlet since 1994 and in recent months had been appearing several nights each week on the 11 p.m. edition of “SportsCenter.” Mayne was said to have been offered a package to remain, but declined, according to a person familiar with the matter.Mayne’s dry, offbeat humor has made him popular with viewers and even ESPN’s business associates.

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