Thu May 08 21:00:00 UTC 2025: ## ESPN’s Around the Horn Bids Farewell After Two Decades
**NEW YORK, NY** – ESPN’s long-running sports debate show, *Around the Horn*, is ending its 20-year run on May 23rd. To mark the occasion, the network is bringing back beloved former panelists for a series of nostalgic appearances.
Thursday’s episode will feature former ESPN stars Jemele Hill and Kate Fagan, both prominent figures in the show’s history. The show’s official X account announced their return, generating excitement among fans. Fagan, a former ESPN writer and contributor, left the network in 2018. Hill, known for hosting *SC:6* with Michael Smith, currently works for The Atlantic and hosts her own podcast.
ESPN confirmed the cancellation of *Around the Horn* earlier this year, replacing it temporarily with a 30-minute edition of *SportsCenter*. The network has yet to provide a clear explanation for the show’s departure, only stating that it’s time for a change.
The final weeks of the show are expected to feature more returning panelists, offering fans a chance to reminisce before the program concludes. While the network hasn’t revealed any specific plans for a permanent replacement, the final episodes promise a heavy dose of nostalgia.
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