Stephen A. Smith’s ESPN Colleague Announces Sudden Hiatus After Medical Complications

Only three months ago, Michael Wilbon was publicly telling Stephen A. Smith that he’s no longer a journalist because he doesn’t “go to practice.” Now, it’s Wilbon who is stepping away. The 67-year-old announced on Monday that he is taking an indefinite leave from ESPN after months of health problems, and he was candid about it. “This isn’t retirement, but it is a trip to the injured list,” Wilbon wrote .