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Michael Wilbon shares reason behind his ‘indefinite leave’ from ESPN

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Michael Wilbon has cleared the air around his sudden absence from “Pardon the Interruption.” Wilbon has been absent from his usual spot opposite Tony Kornheiser since Oct. 26. Less than a month after the program celebrated its 25th anniversary, Wilbon shared Monday that he was taking “an indefinite leave of absence” to deal with “multiple … The post Michael Wilbon shares reason behind his ‘indefinite leave’ from ESPN appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Stephen A. Smith happy Michael Wilbon is prioritizing his health: ‘This is good news’

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While Michael Wilbon’s indefinite leave of absence from ESPN is sad news for many, Stephen A. Smith insists it is a good thing. Less than two weeks after celebrating the 25th anniversary of Pardon The Interruption, Michael Wilbon announced he was stepping away from his ESPN responsibilities to address medical issues. Wilbon insisted this wasn’t…

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ESPN legend Michael Wilbon announces shocking departure from Pardon the Interruption due to ‘multiple health issues’

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ESPN legend Michael Wilbon has announced his shocking departure from Pardon the Interruption due to his ‘multiple health issues’. Wilbon, 67, released a statement on Monday, November 2, detailing why…

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Michael Wilbon makes sobering health confession as he takes indefinite leave from PTI, ESPN NBA coverage

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Fans should not expect to see Michael Wilbon on ESPN anytime soon, as he is taking an indefinite leave from the network and its Pardon the Interruption show after his latest health update. Wilbon took to X, formerly Twitter, to issue a statement on his indefinite leave. He immediately emphasized that this “isn’t retirement,” but […] The post Michael Wilbon makes sobering health confession as he takes indefinite leave from PTI, ESPN NBA coverage appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Michael Wilbon announces indefinite leave from ESPN due to ‘multiple health issues’

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One of the faces of ESPN’s daily lineup is stepping away to address medical issues. Michael Wilbon, the longtime cohost of Pardon the Interruption and a contributor to ESPN’s NBA coverage, announced on Monday he will be stepping away from the network due to recent health struggles. https://t.co/RkkZiNSxvx — Michael Wilbon (@RealMikeWilbon) November 2, 2026…

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NBA insider applauds Thunder’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander after his 20-point streak gets snapped

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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander didn’t care about extending his historic 20-point streak following the Oklahoma City Thunder’s 96-84 win over the Denver Nuggets on Thursday night. This garnered firm praise from NBA insider Michael Wilbon. In 35 minutes of action, Gilgeous-Alexander didn’t have his best offensive night. He finished with 17 points, three assists, two rebounds, and […] The post NBA insider applauds Thunder’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander after his 20-point streak gets snapped appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Michael Wilbon calls out Fox and ESPN over ‘heinous’ 24-team College Football Playoff

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As the College Football Playoff moves towards expanding to 24 teams, Michael Wilbon believes it’s just a money grab that puts young athletes in danger. Wilbon is consistent. He’s ranted against the NCAA men’s basketball tournament expanding, calling it a money grab. He’s ranted against the NFL for expanding its schedule while claiming they care…

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Michael Wilbon Blasts ESPN Over Its ‘Breaking News’ About ‘Irrelevant’ Aaron Rodgers

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ESPN’s very own Michael Wilbon blasted the network for its “breathless waiting on Aaron Rodgers” to decide whether to play or retire. “He’s irrelevant,” Wilbon said on ESPN’s First Take on Tuesday. “He’s overstated, and by the way, I’m not talking about his career, no. Aaron Rodgers is a first-ballot Hall of Famer, a great […] The post Michael Wilbon Blasts ESPN Over Its ‘Breaking News’ About ‘Irrelevant’ Aaron Rodgers appeared first on BroBible.

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Michael Wilbon says Jordan attempted to ‘soften’ media criticism of LeBron James

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Michael Jordan is so unconcerned by the NBA GOAT debate that he’s encouraged media members to lessen their criticism of LeBron James. In a recently released series of interviews with ESPN, James weighed in on the GOAT debate by giving Jordan his due while noting their games are very different. But James did criticize the…

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Michael Wilbon dares NFL executives to say they care about player safety to his face

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The NFL loves to talk about player safety. Michael Wilbon would like them to stop. Appearing on First Take this week, Wilbon was asked about NIL and whether prospects like Ty Simpson — who turned down a $6.5 million offer from Miami to enter the draft — are making the right call by leaving college…

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Michael Wilbon lambasts ‘insecure bully’ Geno Auriemma in scathing rant

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Michael Wilbon did not mince words in his public callout of Geno Auriemma. The UConn women’s basketball head coach received negative backlash last week for confronting Dawn Staley after his team lost to South Carolina in the Final Four. Auriemma was fuming over the officiating in the contest and specifically peeved at Staley for supposedly … The post Michael Wilbon lambasts ‘insecure bully’ Geno Auriemma in scathing rant appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Michael Wilbon shreds Geno Auriemma over Final Four spat with Dawn Staley: ‘Petulant,’ ‘classless’

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The sports media world was fairly unanimous in its disapproval of how Geno Auriemma comported himself in the waning moments of UConn’s blowout loss to South Carolina in the women’s Final Four last week. But on Monday’s episode of Pardon the Interruption on ESPN, cohost Michael Wilbon went further than just about anyone in his…

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Bob Ryan: PTI ‘a breath of fresh air in this otherwise toxic environment’

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Bob Ryan attended his first Final Four in 1970, when UCLA beat Jacksonville in College Park. He’s in Indianapolis this year for what he estimates is his 35th. In the 55 years between those two trips, he has watched sports media transform into something he doesn’t always recognize, and in a recent appearance on SiriusXM’s…

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Michael Wilbon reveals his unusual vote for NBA MVP

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Michael Wilbon wants to zig where everyone else is zagging. The veteran ESPN commentator Wilbon revealed this week on “Pardon The Interruption” that he is currently planning to give Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown his vote for NBA Most Valuable Player this season. Wilbon noted that he does hold a vote for MVP and laid … The post Michael Wilbon reveals his unusual vote for NBA MVP appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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