Doctors Have Given Turner Sports' Craig Sager 3-6 Months To Live

In an episode of HBO’s Real Sports that is set to air on Tuesday night, longtime Turner Sports sideline reporter Craig Sager reveals the unfortunate news that his leukemia is no longer in remission, and his prognosis has taken a dramatic turn for the worse.

Sager’s leukemia returned last spring, and despite two stem-cell transplants, he was recently told that patients at the stage he is currently at typically only have 3-6 months remaining to live.


Sager has vowed to fight to the end.

Sager, 64, was originally diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia in the spring of 2014, but it went into remission and he was ultimately able to return to the sidelines in March of last year.

Shortly afterward, the cancer was back. However, he beat it again and subsequently returned to work for the beginning of the 2015-16 NBA season to the delight of fans, colleagues and players alike.

According to Dan Devine of Yahoo Sports, a Turner Sports spokesperson recently indicated Sager will continue to fulfill his duties this season during NBA On TNT broadcasts.

Sager’s flashy attire and captivating sense of humor have made him a beloved figure in the NBA for the better part of two decades.

The outpouring of support from peers in the sports industry has been overwhelming.


Prayers go out to Sager and his family during this incredibly difficult time.

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