Scott Van Pelt, the popular host of ESPN’s late-night “SportsCenter” show, announced Thursday that he has tested positive for the novel coronavirus.
“Won’t be doing shows for a bit after a positive Covid-19 test,” Van Pelt tweeted to his more than two million followers. “Thankfully, no fever & I feel fine. Just can’t smell or taste anything which was my clue to go get a test.
Van Pelt, who graduated from the University of Maryland in 1988 and has continued to rep his home school during his tenure on ESPN, debuted “SportsCenter” from his new home in Washington, D.