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Longtime journalist and ESPN commentator Michael Wilbon is taking a leave of absence
Chicago Sun-Times and WYFF4 (Hearst, Greenville) describe the same event in different terms.
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What happenedThe longtime ESPN commentator and co-host of the network's popular "Pardon the Interruption" show announced Monday he is taking a leave of absence because of what he described as "multiple health issues.".
The headline splitThe left frames it as "Michael Wilbon, longtime ESPN commentator, is taking a leave of absence for 'health issue...". The center frames it as "Longtime journalist and ESPN commentator Michael Wilbon is taking a leave of absence".
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WHAT EACH SIDE EMPHASIZED
Left / center-leftMichael Wilbon, longtime ESPN commentator, is taking a leave of absence for 'health issues'
Chicago Sun-Times · Center-left · News report
CenterLongtime journalist and ESPN commentator Michael Wilbon is taking a leave of absence
KCRA3 Sacramento (Hearst) · Center · News report
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Michael Wilbon, longtime ESPN commentator, is taking a leave of absence for 'health issues'
Michael Wilbon is taking a break. The longtime ESPN commentator and co-host of the network's popular "Pardon the Interruption" talk show alongside good friend Tony Kornheiser announced Mond...
Longtime journalist and ESPN commentator Michael Wilbon is taking a leave of absence
The longtime ESPN commentator and co-host of the network's popular "Pardon the Interruption" show announced Monday he is taking a leave of absence because of what he described as "multiple...
