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.

Rori Harmon (right) scored 26 points against UCLA last Wednesday then had the game-winning shot against South Carolina on Thanksgiving.

College Basketball

Azzi Fudd (right), who dropped 31 points against Michigan last week, could reunite with a former UConn teammate come draft day.

College Basketball

After leading the Bruins to a Big Ten title and a Final Four appearance last year, center Lauren Betts looks to run it back as a senior.

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Sarah Strong had 29 points, 13 rebounds, seven assists, five steals and three blocks in UConn’s 100–68 win over Ohio State on Sunday.

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Freshman guard Jazzy Davidson took over in USC‘s close win over NC State.

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Just how far will the Trojans go without JuJu Watkins? Plus risers and fallers, a standout transfer and other top notes from the first week-plus of the college basketball season.

Terry Rozier is accused of performance rigging and sharing of inside information in NBA games while with the Hornets.

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The federal government says the cases reveal ties to game-fixing and rigged poker games between the NBA and four New York crime families.

The Mercury hope that a change of scenery—one that includes a raucous crowd and a catchy chant—can get them a win in the WNBA Finals.

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Created by a former player decades ago, the team’s “Mighty Mercury” chant has long given Phoenix home games an extra oomph.

Sandy Brondello was fired after a first-round exit during this season’s playoffs, just a year after leading the Liberty to their first WNBA title.

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Just a year after winning New York’s first title, and a few days after getting public support from her players, the coach was ousted.

A’ja Wilson led the Aces through a 17-game winning streak and challenged Napheesa Collier’s MVP case along the way.

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Sports Illustrated’s voters talk through their MVP decisions and hand out a couple of new awards, including Biggest Dawg.

Aces center A‘ja Wilson (left) and Heat center Bam Adebayo first sparked dating rumors last summer ahead of the Paris Olympics.

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As individuals, these stars are at the top of their games. But together their influence transcends sports and sends them into the cultural zeitgeist.

Alyssa Thomas (right) once again served as the engine for the Mercury with 15 points, seven assists and six rebounds in Game 2 against the Liberty.

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Phoenix executed a near-perfect game plan in its 26-point win, while New York struggled with some familiar woes.

The Liberty are a staggering 34–0 when Jonquel Jones (left) scores a double-double during her three seasons in New York.

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The postseason is where legends are born and these players could be the difference-makers in high-stakes games.

Las Vegas’s A’ja Wilson (right) and Minnesota’s Napheesa Collier are leading the MVP conversation as the regular season wraps up.

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The Aces have won 12 straight games, with A’ja Wilson leading the way for Vegas.

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A’ja Wilson (right) has been averaging 26.1 points and 13.2 rebounds over the Aces’ seven-game winning streak.

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The Fever are on a five-game winning streak while Caitlin Clark (left) is still sidelined with a groin injury.

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