I think it's particularly fun not being a full-time showbiz reporter because you still have the 'Oh, wow!' factor when you go out on the red carpet and there are these big stars that are standing there. But if you're doing this day in and day out, it becomes a little blase.

com. After KTVK did not renew Kagan's contract Jim Walton the head of CNN/SI hired Kagan as sports anchor and correspondent. Awards
Kagan's post-CNN projects have been honored with awards that include the 2008 Gracie Award for Outstanding Documentary for her PBS film Breaking the Curse as well as the Interactive Media Award for DarynKagan.

She also served as host of the CNN/People magazine news entertainment program People in the News and earlier served as a CNN sports reporter and anchor. Daryn A. She anchored CNN Live Today shown from 10am-12pm Eastern Time for eight years.