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.

Rhyne Howard set a franchise record and tied the league record for most threes made in a single game when she dropped 36 points and shot 9-for-19 from beyond the arc against Chicago.

WNBA

WNBA Power Rankings: Rhyne Howard, Allisha Gray Have the Dream Cruising

After putting up a double double in Game 1 against the Lynx and 17 critical points in Game 5, Jonquel Jones was crowned Finals MVP and brought New York its first WNBA title.

WNBA

Jonquel Jones Is the Quiet Star of the Liberty

Sabrina Ionescu and the Liberty will face plenty of challengers this season as they attempt to defend their title.

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WNBA Preseason Power Rankings: Liberty Start 2025 Season on Top

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2025 WNBA Draft Superlatives: Winners, Sliders, Best Dressed

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WNBA Draft Superlatives: Biggest Surprises, Best Dressed and More

Biggest winners, surprises and viral moments from the 2024 WNBA draft.

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Star-Studded WNBA Draft Will Define the League’s Next Era

The Indiana Fever’s pick of Caitlin Clark, as well as the selections of Cameron Brink, Kamilla Cordoso and Angel Reese, gave draft night a palpable buzz.

Kentucky Derby contender Catalytic is walked inside his barn before a workout.

Horse Racing

Drugs, Deaths and Venom: Horse Racing's Safety Issues Hover Over Kentucky Derby

Recent efforts to clean up the sport will be under heightened scrutiny at Churchill Downs.

Miles (above) and her Notre Dame teammate Citron are projected to go in the top five of the 2025 draft.

College Basketball

WNBA Draft Prospects to Watch During March Madness

With the draft just eight days after the final, the NCAA tournament is the perfect time to evaluate potential prospects.

Rodman helped lead the Spirit to a Challenge Cup win to kick off the 2025 campaign.

Soccer

Picks and Predictions for the 2025 NWSL Season

Which club will take home the shield? Who will win MVP? What club is poised to be a postseason spoiler?

Girma had plenty to celebrate with the U.S. women's national team in 2024.

Soccer

In 2024, Naomi Girma Began Crafting Her USWNT Legend

After playing every minute of a gold-medal Olympic run and donning the captain’s armband for the first time, the 24-year-old has become a model of consistency at a critical time.