Turner Sports sideline reporter Craig Sager has been diagnosed with leukemia.
In a statement released Friday, Sager acknowledged what has been previously reported over the past 24 hours — that he has been diagnosed with leukemia. “My favorite time of year – city to city, round by round, 40 games in 40 nights,” Sager began, referring to the NBA Playoffs. “A dramatic turn has matched me with acute myeloid leukemia. From the sidelines to being sidelined, 40 veins and 40 electrolytes. Too bad, I had some probing questions for Pop.”
Deadspin first reported the news late Thursday night, citing comments from Sager’s son on Twitter. ESPN host Keith Olbermann later confirmed the news via industry sources.
As can be expected, Sager will not be part of Turner Sports’ NBA playoff coverage.
(from Turner Sports)
