0 sharesMechelle Voepel, a reporter with ESPN since 1996, has announced that she is transgender and will be transitioning from female to male and also changing her name. Voepel’s decision to transition at this time was made in advance of receiving the Gowdy Award next month at the Naismith Hall of Fame. ESPN’s longtime employee announced the name change and transition in a series of tweets Tuesday. Part of mine is being transgender, and I’m transitioning to male,” Voepel tweeted. Thanks!” In response to Voepel’s transition announcement, the WNBA tweeted its congratulations.

Source: Fox News August 10, 2022 13:44 UTC