Sage Steele has taken a break from TV after she made controversial comments about race, sexism and coronavirus protocols during interview with Jay Cutler
Steele called ESPN’s vaccine mandate ‘sick,’ commented on Obama’a blackness and accused female journalists of welcoming harassment
She was placed on a break and will not take part in the network’s espnW summit, which focuses on women in sports
Her break was attributed to her controversial comments, however a source familiar with the situation also claims Steele tested positive for COVID
She is expected to return to full duty at ESPN next week
