Grant Young

Grant Young

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.

Aug 25, 2024; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese (5) looks on during the first half of a basketball game against the Las Vegas Aces at Wintrust Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images
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Angel Reese Reveals Relationship Goals Require NBA Status

Sky rookie Angel Reese revealed what she's looking for in a man during a recent podcast episode.

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IndyStar sports reporter Chloe Peterson listens to Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (22) answer a question on Friday, Sept. 13, 2024, during a game between the Indiana Fever and the Las Vegas Aces in Indianapolis. The Aces defeated the Fever, 78-74.
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Caitlin Clark Has Strong Reaction To Her Place In WNBA MVP Rankings

Caitlin Clark got honest about where she has been landing in the 2024 WNBA MVP discussion.

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[US, Mexico & Canada customers only] Sep 10, 2024; Washington, DC, USA;  South Carolina Gamecocks head coach Dawn Staley speaks during a ceremony welcoming the women's basketball 2023-2024 NCAA championship team in the East Room of the White House. Mandatory Credit: Samuel Corum/Sipa USA via Imagn Images
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Dawn Staley Requests A'ja Wilson's MVP Snubber To Show Themselves

Dawn Staley is wondering if the MVP voter who disrespected A'ja Wilson last year will finally reveal themselves.

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Jun 4, 2024; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese (5) reacts after being ejected from her team’s WNBA game against the New York Liberty during the second half at Wintrust Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images
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LSU Coach Calls Out Angel Reese For Alleged Favorite Hobby

Angel Reese got cooked by her former coach over social media for one of her favorite hobbies.

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Sep 11, 2024; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (22) reacts to missing a 3-pointer Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2024, during a game between the Indiana Fever and the Las Vegas Aces at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.  Mandatory Credit: Grace Smith
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Caitlin Clark Tapped Out Before Fever Season Even Ended

Caitlin Clark choked on the court before the Fever's game against the Mystics even began on Thursday.

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Sep 13, 2024; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (22) celebrates while on defense Friday, Sept. 13, 2024, during a game between the Indiana Fever and the Las Vegas Aces on Friday, Sept. 13, 2024, at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. The Aces defeated the Fever, 78-74.  Mandatory Credit:  Grace Smith/USA TODAY Network via Imagn Images
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Fans Believe Aces 'Ducking' Caitlin Clark, Fever Playoff Series Amid Lineup Decision

Some fans are making bold claims about the Aces' reasoning for resting their best players on Thursday.

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Texas Tech alumna Sheryl Swoopes gestures at the end of the Texas Tech game against Baylor, Saturday, Jan. 28, 2023, at United Supermarkets Arena.
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Former NBA Player Puts Sheryl Swoopes On Blast For Caitlin Clark Assessment

A former NBA player refuted what Sheryl Swoopes said about playing alongside a superstar like Caitlin Clark.

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Sep 15, 2024; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (22) celebrates a three-point basket at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Grace Hollars/USA TODAY Network via Imagn Images
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Caitlin Clark Could've Been a Soccer Star

A staggering statistic shows how great Fever rookie Caitlin Clark was at another non-basketball sport.

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Jun 30, 2024; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Indiana Fever guard Kelsey Mitchell (0) against the Phoenix Mercury during a WNBA game at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
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Fans In Tears Over Fever's Kelsey Mitchell Getting Playoff Tips From D'Angelo Russell

Lakers player D'Angelo Russell is getting cooked after Fever guard Kelsey Mitchell's response to a media availability question.

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Las Vegas Aces center A'ja Wilson (22) reacts after scoring Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2024, during a game between the Indiana Fever and the Las Vegas Aces at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.
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Fans Believe A'ja Wilson Took Subtle Shot At Angel Reese With Rebound Record Reaction

WNBA fans are convinced that Aces superstar A'ja Wilson tried to throw shade at Sky rookie Angel Reese after surpassing Reese's rebounding record.

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Aug 30, 2024; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (22) celebrates after scoring against the Chicago Sky during the second half at Wintrust Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images
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Fever Player Refutes Noise About Playing With 'Kid At Heart' Caitlin Clark

Caitlin Clark's Indiana Fever teammate sent a clear message about playing with the rookie.

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Aug 28, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; New York Liberty guard Sabrina Ionescu (20) gestures against the LA Sparks in the first half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
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Fans Fantasize About Sabrina Ionescu Leaving Liberty Amid WNBA Expansion News

WNBA fans are wondering whether Sabrina Ionescu might be incentivized to leave the New York Liberty for a new team.

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