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Sager also received an ovation from the crowd.

The sideline reporter known for his wacky fashion sense was initially set to cover basketball for NBC during the Olympics. But he needs a third bone-marrow transplant, and he won’t able to join the network.

Rosalyn Gold-Onwude was announced Monday as Sager’s replacement.