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 health issues."
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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.".
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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...
