ESPN Won't Renew Keith Olbermann's Contract
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Two years after making a surprise return to ESPN, Keith Olbermann is once again leaving the network, which has decided not to renew his contract.
In a statement released late Tuesday afternoon, ESPN said that Mr. Olbermann’s eponymous ESPN2 show would “conclude sometime this month.” His contract expires on July 31.
The network framed its decision to let Mr. Olbermann go as a simple business matter. “Keith is a tremendous talent who has consistently done timely, entertaining and thought-provoking work since returning to ESPN. While the show’s content was distinctive and extremely high quality, we ultimately made a business decision to move in another direction,” the statement read. “We wish Keith nothing but the best and trust that his skill and ability will lead him to another promising endeavor.”
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