Kenny Mayne is leaving ESPN because Worldwide Leader won’t show him the money Updated 11:31 AM; Today 11:29 AM ESPN anchor Kenny Mayne announced Monday he is leaving the network after 27 years with the Worldwide Leader.Kelly Backus / ESPN Images Facebook Share Money talks. Even in broadcasting. I am leaving ESPN. Salary cap casualty. Thanks for the opportunity Vince Doria & Al Jaffe & for taking my solicitations Herman/Stinton/Lynch. I will miss the people. I will miss the vending machine set up over by the old Van Pelt joint. We had everything. IntoTheGreatWideOpen# Sign up for Giants Extra: In a conversation with The Athletic’s Richard Deitsch, the 61-year-old Mayne revealed the decision came down to money.