Definition: In this task, you will be presented with a passage and have to answer a question based on your understanding of the events inferred from the passage. Try to find the best answer that is most likely to fill in "_". Note that the URLs in the text have been replaced with [Link].
Input: Bob Costas has said that Caitlyn Jenner isn't 'deserving' of a bravery award she is to receive from ESPN in light of her gender transition. The NBC sportscaster described the move as a 'crass exploitation play' by the network and suggested that somebody 'actively involved in sports' should get it instead. Costas asserted that Jenner had been granted the Arthur Ashe Courage Award because she will offer a 'gawker factor' to the awards ceremony itself, and boost TV audience figures for the ESPYs award ceremony. The news came in the same magazine article which revealed her new look to the world after extensive surgery to transition from her male identity as Olympic athlete Bruce to a female one.Sportscaster slammed decision to give her Arthur Ashe Courage AwardNBC man said somebody 'actively involved in sports' should get itBelieves the decision is a cynical quest by ESPN for 'the gawker factor'Jenner called award 'a chance to stand as my true self in front of my peers'Ceremony on July 15 will be her first public appearance as a woman 
 Question:In its statement announcing Jenner's award, an _ boss said the hoped honoring Jenner would 'give comfort' to other transgender people struggling with their identity.

ESPN