LOS ANGELES, Calif. –
Bob Ley, longtime ESPN anchor and host of “Outside the Lines” announced
on Wednesday morning that he will be taking a six month break from the network.
“Beginning Oct. 1 I'll be taking a six-month sabbatical from
my @OTLonESPN duties. The idea of stepping back to re-charge is fully 100%
mine, and one I've been considering for a while. I truly appreciate the
company's understanding and cooperation. -30,” Ley tweeted.
Ley, who has been ESPN's longest-serving commenter, having
joined the network on its third day of broadcast, said that he's been
considering such a break for a while and that the decision is 100 percent his
own.
The network said Kate Fagan, Jeremy Schaap and Ryan Smith
will take over Ley’s hosting duties.
ESPN Tweeted: “We completely support Bob’s decision and look
forward to his return April 1. In the meantime, @OTLonESPN is in great hands
with @JeremySchaap, @KateFagan3, @RyanSmithtv and the award-winning production
team.”
Ley is scheduled to return to the air on Monday, April 1,
2019.
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