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Kristen Nelson

Kristen Nelson

Joined: Jan 1, 2018

Kristen Nelson is an associate editor for Sports Illustrated focused on women's sports. Before joining SI in April 2018, she worked for NHL.com and the Adventure Publishing Group. She has a bachelor's in journalism from Penn State University.

Toronto and Boston are facing off in the postseason for the fourth time in the last 11 years.
NHL

NHL Playoffs Bracket Is Officially Set for 2024 Postseason

The first round of the Stanley Cup playoffs begin Saturday.

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Dec 14, 2023; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtan (left) speaks
MLB

Cloud Over Shohei Ohtani Could Clear in Former Interpreter’s Betting Scandal

Federal authorities have found no evidence that the Dodgers star knew Ippei Mizuhara stole from his account, according to an affidavit filed Thursday.

Stephanie Apstein
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Iowa Hawkeyes guard Caitlin Clark finished her college career as the all-time leading scorer in Division I history.
College

Despite Title Game Loss, Caitlin Clark's Legacy Is Indisputable

Clark never won the big one with the Hawkeyes, but her impact on women's basketball is undeniable—and is just getting started.

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Johnson and Cardoso embrace after winning the 2024 national championship.
College

Raven Johnson and South Carolina Cap ‘Revenge Tour’ in Perfect Fashion With Women’s Title

The unbeaten Gamecocks overhauled their entire starting lineup then completed a season of redemption by beating Caitlin Clark and Iowa for a national championship.

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Iowa’s Caitlin Clark is one game away from sealing redemption for last year’s championship loss.
College

South Carolina, Iowa Both Chasing Redemption in Epic Championship Clash

Dawn Staley hasn’t watched last year’s Final Four loss against the Iowa Hawkeyes. She doesn’t want her South Carolina Gamecocks to worry about what happened a y

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Apr 5, 2024; Cleveland, OH, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes guard Caitlin Clark (22) reacts after a three pointer during a Final Four game against UConn.
College

Iowa Moves One Step Closer to Storybook Ending After Team Win Against UConn

Despite an uncharacteristically slow start from Caitlin Clark, the rest of the Hawkeyes answered the call and helped give the star one last shot at a national championship.

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Caitlin Clark celebrates winning an Elite Eight game against LSU.
College

Keys for Each Team in the Women’s Final Four

South Carolina, NC State, Iowa and UConn are set to do battle in Cleveland Friday night. Here’s how each team can advance one step closer to a national championship.

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As Naomi Osaka Begins Her Second Act, a New Biography Pieces Together Her Rise to Stardom
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Tennis

As Naomi Osaka Begins Her Second Act, a New Biography Pieces Together Her Rise to Stardom

Tennis writer Ben Rothenberg digs into how the star transcended the sport and found her voice in doing so.

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Women’s Basketball Preseason Top 20: LSU, UConn Lead the Pack
College

Women’s Basketball Preseason Top 20: LSU, UConn Lead the Pack

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How the USWNT Can Qualify for the Knockout Rounds at 2023 Women’s World Cup
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Soccer

How the USWNT Can Qualify for the Knockout Rounds at 2023 Women’s World Cup

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Soccer

Five Prospects to Know for the 2023 NWSL Draft

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How Brianna Decker’s Dog Has Helped in Her Injury Recovery
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Olympics

How Brianna Decker’s Dog Has Helped in Her Injury Recovery

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