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LONGTIME KARE-11 sports anchor Eric Perkins has announced that he is leaving the station after 25 years.

However, many are wondering why the presenter has decided to move onto pastures new and who will replace him? Here’s all you need to know.

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Why is Eric Perkins leaving Kare 11?

Erik announced that his final day at the station was on August 8 – the final day of the Olympics.

It rounded off 25 years in the job having started working at KARE in 1996 as a sports reporter.

In a video posted to social media, Perkins explained his decision, calling the job a phenomenal opportunity: “I’m glad to have had it. But, I’ve had it and now I want something else. It’s really that simple, there’s no scandal here, there’s no drama involved in this exit.

“I just need a change. I want to grow and that hasn’t been happening here for me lately. I want to extend myself again, I want to push myself again.”

Perkins also suggested that working from home for more than a year made him realize how much of his family’s lives he has missed.

He cited his scedule that has consistently involved working from 2 to 11:30 p.m. every weeknight and traveling on weekends during football season.

“It’s a lot,” he said. “It’s a lot on them, it’s a lot on me and I don’t want to continue with a schedule like that.”

“As for his future? “I honestly don’t know,” Perkins said. “I know that’s risky, but I’ve never been really one to stick to convention.”

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Who is replacing Eric Perkins?

It is yet unknown who will be replacing Perkins on a long-term basis at KARE.

However, some have rumoured that senior weekend sports anchor Dave Schwartz could be tempted to take a new position.

Posting on Twitter following Perkin’s announcement, he said: “So many laughs shared. So many long days/nights. Too many memories to count. Thanks for all of it.”

“Can’t wait to see what game you change next.”

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