Keith Olbermann is leaving ESPN for a second time, according to a report from James Andrew Miller, the co-author of a book about ESPN, These Guys Have All The Fun.
The second @KeithOlbermann era at @espn has come to a close. There will be no new contract. Current deal which was two years ends 7/31.
— James Andrew Miller (@JimMiller) July 8, 2015
UPDATE: ESPN has confirmed the report in a statement, saying the show will “conclude sometime this month.”
Following is a statement from ESPN about the future of the Olbermann show, which will conclude sometime this month:
“Keith is a tremendous talent who has consistently done timely, entertaining and thought-provoking work since returning to ESPN.