‘I Totally Get Why He Resigned’ — Ex-ESPN Star Backs Columnist Who Quit Over Scrapped Column on Sophie Cunningham Trans Athlete Controversy‎

Former ESPN star Jemele Hill defended journalist Matt Calkins after he resigned from The Seattle Times over a spiked column linked to the Sophie Cunningham trans athlete debate. While Hill sharply criticized Calkins’ views, she supported his right to publish the piece he wrote after fans rallied behind the Indiana Fever guard’s outspoken stance on women’s sports.