Michael Wilbon is taking a break from ESPN. The longtime commentator and \u201cPardon the Interruption\u201d co-host announced a leave of absence to address what he described as \u201cmultiple health issues.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Wilbon, who turns 68 later this month, wrote on X that he is heading to the \u201cinjured list,\u201d while adding that he hopes it will not be an extended stay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He did not provide further details about his condition, but said people close to him had noticed concerning signs in recent years that he had largely ignored. Wilbon also clarified that the issues are not related to alcohol or gambling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThe goal is to come out of it feeling much better than I do now and ready to return to sparring with Tony,\u201d Wilbon wrote, referring to Tony Kornheiser. His last appearance on \u201cPTI\u201d was on October 26.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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