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Joseph Wilkinson

Sage Steele sues ESPN, says she was ‘sidelined’ for opinion on COVID vaccine mandate

She thought it was worth a shot.

ESPN broadcaster Sage Steele sued her employer Thursday, claiming the company “sidelined” her after she spoke about her hesitation to get the COVID vaccine.

Disney, which owns ESPN, required all employees to get vaccinated by Sept. 30, 2021. Steele said late that September that she got the shot. She remains employed by ESPN.

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