ESPN president John Skipper confirmed the news in a statement early Friday.
ESPN has released a statement announcing a split with network personality and Grantland editor-in-chief Bill Simmons.
I decided today that we are not going to renew Bill Simmons' contract. We have been in negotiations and it was clear it was time to move on. ESPN's relationship with Bill has been mutually beneficial - he has produced great content for us for many years and ESPN has provided him many new opportunities to spread his wings. We wish Bill continued success as he plans his next chapter. ESPN remains committed to Grantland and we have a strong team in place.
The ESPN President also claimed that Simmons' recent suspension "had no bearing on his decision to end ESPN's relationship with Simmons."
Simmons' contract expires in September. Skipper pointed out in his statement that Grantland will live on without its founder.
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