ESPN star Kate Fagan is leaving, citing limitations within the sports network

The Washington Post

Fagan, known for her appearances on First Take, Around the Horn and Outside the Lines, says she turned down a contract extension. “I think I thought at one point that I wanted to do a show — and could do a show — that made women’s sports really cool,” she said. “I thought there could be a show on some of the tangential topics — LGBT issues and mental health. Five years ago I thought I could host a show that introduces new female characters to the women’s sports world. This isn’t ESPN’s fault, but I’m not that naive now.” She added: “I still think ESPN cares about those important stories, regardless of whatever slight shift there is." Fagan said she plans to pursue several outside TV series, including a scripted one about a Russian women’s basketball team run by a former KGB agent.