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Grant Young

Grant Young

Joined: Aug 5, 2024

Grant Young covers Women’s Basketball, the New York Yankees, and the New York Mets for Sports Illustrated’s ‘On SI’ sites. He holds an MFA degree in creative writing from the University of San Francisco (USF), where he also graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing and played on USF’s Division I baseball team for five years. However, he now prefers Angel Reese to Angels in the Outfield.

Iowa’s Lucy Olsen talks to media after the team’s seed for the NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament is revealed Sunday, March 16, 2025 at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa.
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Lucy Olsen Sums Up Iowa Hawkeyes Season With Meaningful 4-Word Message

Iowa star Lucy Olsen gave a powerful farewell to the Hawkeyes women's basketball program.

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Sue Bird attends a ceremony to honor the Gotham FC 2023 NWSL Championship team on September 23, 2024.
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Sue Bird Pours Cold Water on UConn Coach Geno Auriemma's Viral Paige Bueckers Glance

Former UConn Huskies star Sue Bird refuted Geno Auriemma's seemingly emotional NCAA Tournament press conference moment on March 24.

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Mar 24, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; USC Trojans guard JuJu Watkins (12) during an NCAA Tournament second round game against the Mississippi State Bulldogs at Galen Center. Mandatory Credit: Robert Hanashiro-Imagn Images
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Texas Star Shares 'Pain' of Seeing JuJu Watkins Suffer ACL Injury in NCAA Tournament

JuJu Watkins' potential NCAA Tournament opponents are showing support for her amid her ACL tear.

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Jul 20, 2024; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Team WNBA guard Caitlin Clark (22) against USA Women's National Team player Kelsey Plum (5) at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
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Kelsey Plum Sets Record Straight on Viral Caitlin Clark WNBA All-Star Game Defense

Los Angeles Sparks star Kelsey Plum opened up about the tight defense she played on Caitlin Clark in the 2024 WNBA All-Star Game.

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Iowa women’s basketball head coach Jan Jensen speaks with reporters during the team’s media day Thursday, Oct. 10, 2024 at Carver-Hawkeye Arena Iowa City, Iowa.
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Iowa's Jan Jensen Sends Heartfelt Message to Hawkeyes Fans After NCAA Tournament Loss

Iowa Hawkeyes coach Jan Jensen addressed her team and fanbase after being eliminated in the 2025 NCAA Tournament.

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Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (22) points to the other side of the court Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2024, during the game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.
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Caitlin Clark's JuJu Watkins Team-Up Take Resurfaces Amid USC Star's ACL Injury

A comment Caitlin Clark had about theoretically teaming up with JuJu Watkins is resurfacing on social media.

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Dec 7, 2024; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Connecticut Huskies guard Azzi Fudd (35) and Connecticut Huskies guard Paige Bueckers (5) celebrate after the game against the Louisville Cardinals at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Lucas Boland-Imagn Images
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Azzi Fudd Shares Paige Bueckers Based UConn National Championship Motivation

UConn Huskies star Azzi Fudd sent a powerful message about why Paige Bueckers is her team's NCAA title motivation.

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Feb 13, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; USC Trojans guard JuJu Watkins (12) and head coach Lindsay Gottlieb during the second half against the UCLA Bruins at Galen Center. Mandatory Credit: Robert Hanashiro-Imagn Images
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USC Coach Sends Clear JuJu Watkins Message After ACL Injury in NCAA Tournament

USC Trojans coach Lindsay Gottlieb addressed the ACL tear that star player JuJu Watkins suffered.

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Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (22) throws her hands up to the referee on Sunday, Sept. 15, 2024, during the game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. The Indiana Fever defeated the Dallas Wings, 110-109.
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WNBA Fan Puts Nike on Blast for Caitlin Clark Signature Shoe Fumble

People are not happy about Nike's delay in getting Caitlin Clark's signature shoe available to the public.

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Indiana Fever forward Aliyah Boston (7) reacts to a foul from the referee on Tuesday, May 28, 2024, during the game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. The Los Angeles Sparks defeated the Indiana Fever, 88-82.
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Aliyah Boston Defends USC Opponent from Fan Criticism Over JuJu Watkins ACL Injury

Fever superstar Aliyah Boston called out one fan for furthering a narrative that a Mississippi State player caused JuJu Watkins' ACL tear.

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Nov 4, 2023; Storrs, CT, USA; UConn Huskies guard Paige Bueckers (5) and guard Azzi Fudd (35) warm up before the exhibition game against Southern Connecticut State University at Gampel Pavillion. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-Imagn Images
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Azzi Fudd Shares Sympathy for UConn Opponents Facing Paige Bueckers

UConn Huskies star Azzi Fudd got honest about opponents trying to contain Paige Bueckers.

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Jun 30, 2024; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (22) against the Phoenix Mercury during a WNBA game at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
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New Fever Guard's 3-Word Verdict on Caitlin Clark's Indiana Impact Says it All

Sydney Colson only needed three words to convey what Caitlin Clark has meant to the Indiana Fever.

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