KNBR’s Greg Papa Battling Cancer

• Sending our most positive thoughts to Bay Area broadcasting legend Greg Papa, longtime midday host on Cumulus Sports-Talk KNBR/San Francisco and the Voice of the San Francisco 49ers, who announced he is temporarily stepping away from his on-air duties as he battles cancer.

In a statement, Papa said, “I want to share some personal news with Bay Area sports fans and my friends and colleagues. I have been diagnosed with cancer and am currently undergoing treatment. As I fully focus on my treatment and work toward a full recovery, I’m stepping away from my broadcasts but look forward to returning soon. In the meantime, I am handing The Sports Leader broadcast ball to my co-host and friend Greg Silver, and I know he and his guest co-hosts will keep our listeners entertained and informed — and I’ll be among them; I’ll be listening! Thanks to everyone for your prayers and good wishes as I begin this fight. Go Niners!!”