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Clare Brennan

Clare Brennan

Joined: Sep 1, 2022

Clare Brennan is an associate editor for Sports Illustrated focused on women’s sports. Before joining SI in October 2022, she worked as an associate editor at Just Women’s Sports and as an associate producer for WDET in Detroit. Brennan has a bachelor's in international studies from the University of Wisconsin and a master's in art history from Wayne State University.

Jones, who led New York with 17 points in Game 5, was named Finals MVP.
WNBA

Liberty Outlast Lynx in Overtime to Win First WNBA Title in Franchise History

It wasn't pretty, but New York battled it out and survived overtime to earn the team's first championship.

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Purce’s docuseries, “The Offseason,” premieres on X on Friday.
Soccer

Midge Purce Talks 'The Offseason' Docuseries, NWSL and Reality TV

The NJ/NY Gotham FC star opens up about her new reality series depicting NWSL players in the lead up to their season.

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Laney-Hamilton notched 20 points in Game 2, while Ionescu scored 15.
WNBA

The Liberty Learn Their Lesson, Pull Away in Game 2 to Level WNBA Finals

New York avoided another late-game collapse, this time successfully weathering a second-half surge from the Lynx to even up the series before it heads to Minnesota. 

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Lee represents an apex for the Liberty organization, which has made a concerted effort to create an aura around the team’s home games.
WNBA

Welcome to ‘CeLiberty Row’: The Star-Studded Courtside Gallery of WNBA Fans

Spike Lee, Jason Sudeikis, Alicia Keys—there have been a litany of stars attending New York Liberty games of late. And it’s not by accident.

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Courtney Williams, whose four-point play in the final seconds of regulation quieted the New York crowd, led the Lynx with 23 points in Game 1.
WNBA

Lynx Pull Off Thrilling Comeback, Stun Liberty in Overtime in Game 1 of WNBA Finals

New York led by as many as 18 points on Thursday, but stumbled down the stretch as a clutch performance from Courtney Williams powered Minnesota to a road win.

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As seen in a monstrous 36-point performance against the Dream in Game 2, Ionescu has diversified her offense this year.
WNBA

Sabrina Ionescu and the Liberty Are Ready to Prove This Year Is Different

With a semifinals matchup against the Aces set, New York has a new-and-improved version of Ionescu seeking redemption for last year’s Finals.

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A'ja Wilson won her third WNBA MVP award this season.
WNBA

SI’s WNBA Award Voters Reveal Their Ballots

Our two voters explain their picks for the six major individual awards and the All-WNBA Team.

Clare Brennan, Emma Baccellieri
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Las Vegas Aces forward A'ja Wilson (right) will look to power her team to a championship, while Diana Taurasi (left) may be eyeing her final game in the WNBA.
WNBA

Six Big Questions for The 2024 WNBA Playoffs

Can the Liberty finally win a title? How much noise will Caitlin Clark make in her first postseason? Plus, more of the top storylines to watch in the coming weeks.

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Alex Morgan celebrated her eventual game-winner in iconic fashion in the 2019 Women's World Cup semifinals.
Soccer

Alex Morgan’s Tea Sip Celebration Embodies Her USWNT Legacy

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Lucy Bronze left Barcelona on a free transfer to return to England with Chelsea.
Soccer

She’s Coming Home: England's Lucy Bronze Sets Her Eyes on the Prize at Chelsea

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The USWNT won its first gold medal since the 2012 Olympic Games in London.
Olympics

Relentless USWNT Caps Off Gritty Olympics Run With First Gold Medal Since 2012

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Marta announced in April her plan to retire from international soccer at the end of the year.
Olympics

The Stage Is Set for a Fitting Farewell to Brazilian Great Marta

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