Michael Wilbon announces indefinite leave from ESPN, 'PTI' due to ‘multiple health issues’
Fox News • • sports
Key Points:
- Michael Wilbon announced an indefinite leave of absence from ESPN due to multiple health issues, clarifying it is not retirement but a necessary break to focus on recovery.
- Wilbon has previously managed diabetes and related complications, though he did not specify the current medical issues prompting his leave.
- Colleagues and sports media figures, including Scott Van Pelt and ESPN Chairman Jimmy Pitaro, expressed support and admiration for Wilbon’s contributions to sports journalism and broadcasting.
- Wilbon co-hosted "PTI" from home recently but has been absent since last week, with many anticipating his eventual return to the industry.
- The sports community widely respects Wilbon for his talent, intelligence, and work ethic, and he is regarded as one of the greatest sports commentators and writers of his generation.
