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Posted: Sat Jul 18, 2015 11:00 am Post subject: |
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http://probasketballtalk.nbcsports.com/2015/07/18/tnts-craig-sager-is-getting-stem-cells-from-his-son-in-latest-leukemia-battle/
Quote: | TNT’s Craig Sager is getting stem cells from his son in latest leukemia battle
TNT sideline reporter Craig Sager, and his outrageous suits, have been a staple on national NBA broadcasts for years. But he’s battled some pretty serious health issues recently. In April of 2014, Sager revealed that he had been diagnosed with leukemia, which forced him to sit out the entire 2014 playoffs. Tributes and well-wishes poured in from all over the NBA and the sports world in general. He made his triumphant return to the sidelines this past March, before being dealt another brutal setback when the cancer returned. Fortunately, he’s still fighting, and the next step is receiving a stem cell transplant from his son, Craig Sager, Jr.
The younger Sager tweeted a photo of his father at the hospital ahead of the treatments:
They’re far from out of the woods, but it seems like Sager is doing well and hanging in there. Hopefully he can get back soon. Everyone’s rooting for him. |
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Posted: Sun Jul 19, 2015 3:02 pm Post subject: |
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Basketball Fan wrote: | http://probasketballtalk.nbcsports.com/2015/07/18/tnts-craig-sager-is-getting-stem-cells-from-his-son-in-latest-leukemia-battle/
Quote: | TNT’s Craig Sager is getting stem cells from his son in latest leukemia battle
TNT sideline reporter Craig Sager, and his outrageous suits, have been a staple on national NBA broadcasts for years. But he’s battled some pretty serious health issues recently. In April of 2014, Sager revealed that he had been diagnosed with leukemia, which forced him to sit out the entire 2014 playoffs. Tributes and well-wishes poured in from all over the NBA and the sports world in general. He made his triumphant return to the sidelines this past March, before being dealt another brutal setback when the cancer returned. Fortunately, he’s still fighting, and the next step is receiving a stem cell transplant from his son, Craig Sager, Jr.
The younger Sager tweeted a photo of his father at the hospital ahead of the treatments:
They’re far from out of the woods, but it seems like Sager is doing well and hanging in there. Hopefully he can get back soon. Everyone’s rooting for him. |
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Come on Sages! You can do it! |
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bryants2hot2handle Star Player
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Posted: Sun Jul 19, 2015 6:15 pm Post subject: |
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(bleep) sucks man
Hope he beats this again |
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Posted: Mon Sep 28, 2015 4:24 pm Post subject: |
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http://nba.nbcsports.com/2015/09/28/craig-sager-plans-to-work-opening-night/
Quote: | Craig Sager plans to work opening night
Want some good news?
Craig Sager’s cancer returned last spring, but after a summer of treatment, he’s headed back to work.
Jonathan Feigen of the Houston Chronicle:
This is fantastic.
The NBA is more fun with Sager around. |
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Posted: Mon Sep 28, 2015 9:57 pm Post subject: |
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Basketball Fan wrote: | http://nba.nbcsports.com/2015/09/28/craig-sager-plans-to-work-opening-night/
Quote: | Craig Sager plans to work opening night
Want some good news?
Craig Sager’s cancer returned last spring, but after a summer of treatment, he’s headed back to work.
Jonathan Feigen of the Houston Chronicle:
This is fantastic.
The NBA is more fun with Sager around. |
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YES! I believe in you Sages! See you on opening night! |
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Telleris Star Player
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Posted: Tue Sep 29, 2015 1:36 am Post subject: |
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He was at Houston's media day (as that's where he's getting treatment) _________________ I believe everything the media tells me except for anything for which I have direct personal knowledge, which they always get wrong |
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Wilkes52 Star Player
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Posted: Tue Sep 29, 2015 6:40 am Post subject: |
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There's dozens of awful suits to be found and worn; take care of this for us Sager. _________________ “These GOAT discussions are fun distractions while sitting around waiting for the pizza to be served.”
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar |
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hoopschick29 Franchise Player
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Posted: Tue Sep 29, 2015 9:07 am Post subject: |
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Wilkes52 wrote: | There's dozens of awful suits to be found and worn; take care of this for us Sager. |
I can't wait. Those suits are the stuff of legends. _________________ So glad we gave you your flowers while you were here, Kobe. |
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Posted: Thu Oct 01, 2015 5:33 pm Post subject: |
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I always liked him
shaq and him used to go rounds about his attire.. |
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Posted: Thu Oct 08, 2015 9:55 am Post subject: |
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I hope he's well. Being cleared to "go home for good" is a treatment choice, not a diagnosis. _________________ “These GOAT discussions are fun distractions while sitting around waiting for the pizza to be served.”
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar |
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Posted: Sun Oct 11, 2015 11:27 pm Post subject: |
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He's a fighter. His wardrobe will be on display somewhere for posterity. _________________ Be who you are and say what you feel because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind.
America will never be destroyed from the outside. If we falter and lose our freedoms, it will be because we destroyed ourselves. |
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Posted: Sat Oct 17, 2015 4:06 pm Post subject: |
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http://nba.nbcsports.com/2015/10/17/craig-sager-will-work-opening-night-for-tnt/
Quote: | Craig Sager will work opening night for TNT
Just before the start of the 2014 NBA playoffs, beloved TNT sideline reporter Craig Sager was diagnosed with leukemia. After 11 months of treatment, he returned to work in March, before the cancer returned and he was forced to step away again. Turner has officially unveiled their plans for October 27’s opening-night telecast, and it features a welcome piece of news: Sager has been officially cleared to work again and will be on sideline duty for the Warriors-Pelicans game in Oakland.
From the press release:
The Opening Night doubleheader will feature the NBA Eastern Conference Champion Cleveland Cavaliers and LeBron James visiting the Chicago Bulls and Jimmy Butler at 8 p.m. ET, followed by the Warriors and Kia NBA MVP Stephen Curry hosting the New Orleans Pelicans and Anthony Davis at 10:30 p.m. TNT’s live game coverage will include the Ring Ceremony for the Warriors prior to their showdown with the Pelicans. Kevin Harlan will call the Cavs/Bulls telecast with analyst Reggie Miller and reporter David Aldridge, with Marv Albert providing play-by-play for Pelicans/Warriors with analyst Chris Webber and reporter Craig Sager.
Everybody in the basketball world has been rooting for Sager to pull through, and TNT’s NBA broadcasts haven’t been the same without his colorful suits and equally colorful personality. He’s a pretty hard guy not to like if you meet him, and it’s terrific news for everybody that he’ll be back this year. But most importantly, he’s beaten leukemia twice, which is a tremendous accomplishment. With any luck, this time the treatment will stick. |
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Posted: Mon Mar 21, 2016 3:11 pm Post subject: |
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http://espn.go.com/espn/story/_/id/15036814/craig-sager-says-cancer-no-longer-remission
Quote: | Craig Sager says his cancer is no longer in remission
Turner Sports reporter Craig Sager said his cancer is no longer in remission.
This is the third time Sager has battled leukemia since he was first diagnosed with the disease in 2014.
Craig Sager's leukemia is no longer in remission. "I still have to fight it, and I still have a lot of work to do," Sager said. AP Photo/David Banks
In an interview that will air Tuesday on HBO's "Real Sports," Sager concedes he has a tough road ahead.
"I've already had two stem-cell transplants. Very rarely does somebody have a third," Sager said in an excerpt of the interview posted online. "So I have to maintain my strength, so I can go through this."
Sager previously received bone-marrow and stem-cell transplants from his son, Craig. He plans to continue his fight.
"Still kicking, still fighting. I haven't won the battle. It's not over yet, but I haven't lost it either," Sager told HBO. "There have been some victories and some setbacks. I still have to fight it, and I still have a lot of work to do."
Sager, 64, primarily works on Turner's broadcasts of the NBA and NCAA tournament. He has become a well-known fixture, thanks to his years of experience and colorful suits.
Despite the news, Sager is still scheduled to be part of Turner's "NBA on TNT" broadcasts through April, according to Yahoo! Sports. |
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Posted: Mon Mar 21, 2016 3:21 pm Post subject: |
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_________________ So glad we gave you your flowers while you were here, Kobe. |
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Posted: Mon Mar 21, 2016 3:37 pm Post subject: |
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DAMMIT |
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Posted: Mon Mar 21, 2016 3:51 pm Post subject: |
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Cancer sucks. _________________ RIP mom. 11-21-1933 to 6-14-2023. |
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venturalakersfan wrote: | Cancer sucks. |
Yes it does.
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Posted: Tue Mar 22, 2016 3:48 pm Post subject: |
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STAY UP SAGS! We believe in you. Show cancer who's boss one more time! |
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Posted: Wed Mar 23, 2016 10:10 am Post subject: |
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http://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/nba/athletes-tweet-their-support-for-craig-sager/ar-BBqNSpJ?ocid=spartanntp
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LeBron James
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My prayers goes out to one of the best to ever do it Craig Sager!! Please Stay Strong. #CancerSucks
3:44 PM - 22 Mar 2016
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Kobe Bryant
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Thoughts and prayers for Craig Sager and his family. Keep on fighting man. #prayforsager
4:56 PM - 22 Mar 2016
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Posted: Sun Mar 27, 2016 3:01 pm Post subject: |
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http://nba.nbcsports.com/2016/03/25/craig-sager-slated-to-work-two-nba-games-next-week-for-tnt/
Quote: | Craig Sager slated to work two NBA games next week for TNT
Earlier this week, beloved TNT reporter Craig Sager revealed in an interview with HBO that his leukemia, which he’s been fighting since spring 2014 and beaten twice, is no longer in remission. Sager is optimistic that he’ll win the battle for a third time, but it’s still scary news given his history.
Fortunately, it’s not going to stop him from working:
It’s great to see Sager still doing games on TNT, and hopefully this is a sign that his latest battle is winnable. TNT’s NBA broadcasts are not the same without him. |
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