Former ESPN Commentator Who Departed Over Lack of Progressiveness Comes Back for One Final Outrageous Speech

Kate Fagan is definitely making waves.

In late May, ESPN’s “Around the Corner” will air its final episodes. This means the panelists are wrapping up their time on the show. One of those panelists is Kate Fagan, who had her last appearance on Thursday in “Around the Horn.” Fagan, a writer and reporter, also played college basketball for the Colorado Buffaloes.

Since joining ESPN in 2012, Fagan has been a consistent presence on “Around the Horn.” Even though she left the network in 2018, she continued to appear on the show. Interestingly, Charles Barkley mentioned he hasn’t changed for ESPN.

During Thursday’s episode, Fagan was declared the “winner” after competing against another strong voice, Jemele Hill, in the finals, marking her return after a brief hiatus from ESPN.

Victor delivered a speech during the celebration, which was lively, while Fagan passionately spoke about trans athletes. “I realize this is my last chance to use this platform, and I think it’s important for trans kids to play sports,” she expressed. “Consider your own memories from playing sports—most of it involves discovering your favorite jersey number, finding joy, community, and sharing high fives.”

Fagan emphasized the sense of belonging that comes with playing alongside teammates, asserting that kids, regardless of gender, deserve equal opportunities in sports. “Sports bring joy and reflect our humanity,” she said.

What a statement to make.