Craig Sager

Craig Sager was an American sports reporter known for his flamboyant suits and coverage of various sports for CNN, TBS, and TNT.

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Profession :

Journalist

Birthday :

June 21, 1951

Star Sign :

Cancer

Death Date:

December 15, 2016

Age :

65

Birthplace :

Batavia, Illinois, United States

Craig Sager was a renowned American sports reporter who gained recognition for his vibrant and eccentric wardrobe while covering NBA games. He worked for prominent networks such as CNN, TNT, and TBS, conducting sideline interviews with basketball coaches and players. Sager also reported on various other sporting events, including the Olympic Games, Wimbledon, and the Super Bowl. Throughout his career, he received numerous awards, such as the Sports Emmy Award for Outstanding Sports Personality. Sager passed away on December 15, 2016, at 65 years old after a lengthy battle with cancer. His flamboyant suits and insightful questions made him a cherished figure in the sports world. From 1981 until his death in late 2016, he covered a wide range of sports for CNN and its sister stations TBS and TNT.