BOMBSHELL Shakeup At ESPN! ‘Most Powerful Man In Sports’ RESIGNS

This is HUGE news for ESPN and the sports world as a whole.

According to TMZ:

Bombshell from ESPN … longtime president John Skipper has suddenly resigned — and says it’s to focus on a secret battle with “substance addiction.”

“Today I have resigned from my duties as President of ESPN,” 61-year-old Skipper said in a statement.

“I have struggled for many years with a substance addiction. I have decided that the most important thing I can do right now is to take care of my problem.”

“I have disclosed that decision to the company, and we mutually agreed that it was appropriate that I resign. I will always appreciate the human understanding and warmth that Bob displayed here and always.

“I come to this public disclosure with embarrassment, trepidation and a feeling of having let others I care about down.

“As I deal with this issue and what it means to me and my family, I ask for appropriate privacy and a little understanding.

“To my colleagues at ESPN, it has been a privilege. I take great pride in your accomplishments and have complete confidence in your collective ability to continue ESPN’s success.”

Skipper is one of — if not THE — most powerful man in sports. He’s been running ESPN since 2012. He’s been with ESPN since 1997.

I hope he gets the help he needs… addiction is a horrible thing for everyone involved.

On the other hand… I’ve been sorely disappointed with the political direction ESPN has moved in. Maybe this shakeup could bring some positive change in that department?