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.

Oct 5, 2025; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Caitlin Clark looks on from the sideline during warmups before the game between the Las Vegas Raiders and the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images

Dec 7, 2025; Columbia, South Carolina, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks head coach Dawn Staley directs her team against the North Carolina Central Eagles in the first half at Colonial Life Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Blake-Imagn Images

Jan 15, 2026; Storrs, Connecticut, USA; UConn Huskies head coach Geno Auriemma before the start of the game against the Villanova Wildcats at Harry A. Gampel Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-Imagn Images

Sep 14, 2025; College Park, Georgia, USA; Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (22) on the sideline against the Atlanta Dream in the first quarter during game one of round one for the 2025 WNBA Playoffs at Gateway Center Arena at College Park. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images

Aug 1, 2025; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Wings guard Paige Bueckers (5) and Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham (8) in action during the game between the Dallas Wings and the Indiana Fever at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

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Sophie Cunningham didn't seem to appreciate one fan's sentiment about a play against Paige Bueckers.

Rebecca Lobo, television basketball analyst and former Connecticut and WNBA star, on May 18, 2020.

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Women's basketball icon Rebecca Lobo made a strong claim about how WNBA players are speaking about CBA negotiations.

Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham (8) during a January 16, 2026.

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Sophie Cunningham's most recent WNBA CBA update is not what fans want to hear.

Mar 17, 2025; Miami, FL, USA; Vinyl BC forward Dearica Hamby (5) protects the basketball from Rose BC forward Azura Stevens (23) during the first quarter of the Unrivaled Championship game at Wayfair Arena. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images

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Ratings aren't the only aspect of Unrivaled that must considered when assessing the league.

Jan 13, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) wears a patch affixed to the upper right chest to celebrate his record-setting 23rd NBA season during the first half against the Atlanta Hawks at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images

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Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark sided with LeBron James once again.

Sep 14, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Lynx forward Napheesa Collier (24) looks on against the Golden State Valkyries in the second half during game one of round one for the 2025 WNBA Playoffs at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Jesse Johnson-Imagn Images

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Unrivaled CEO Alex Bazzell addressed the disappointing viewership the 3x3 league has seen to this point.

Jan 4, 2026; Gainesville, Florida, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks head coach Dawn Staley looks on against the Florida Gators during the first half at Exactech Arena at the Stephen C. O'Connell Center. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images

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South Carolina Gamecocks coach Dawn Staley addressed a recent rant by Texas' Vic Schaefer regarding her team.

Dec 20, 2025; Brooklyn, New York, USA; UConn Huskies guard Azzi Fudd (35) gestures during the second half against the Iowa Hawkeyes at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Pamela Smith-Imagn Images

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Many women's college basketball fans are not happy about ESPN's midseason All-America list.

Sep 14, 2025; College Park, Georgia, USA; Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (22) on the sideline against the Atlanta Dream in the first quarter during game one of round one for the 2025 WNBA Playoffs at Gateway Center Arena at College Park. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images

Caitlin Clark fans will not appreciate this move from ESPN.

BREANNA STEWART (30) looks on during a May 24, 2024 game.

New York Liberty star and Unrivaled co-founder Breanna Stewart sent a strong message about the league's disappointing ratings.

Nov 30, 2025; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle (85) warms up before the game against the Cleveland Browns at Huntington Bank Field. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images

Caitlin Clark showed San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle love after a season-ending injury.

Oct 15, 2025; Birmingham, AL, USA; LSU Tigers head coach Kim Mulkey talks with the media during SEC Media Days at Grand Bohemian Hotel. Mandatory Credit: Vasha Hunt-Imagn Images

LSU Tigers head coach Kim Mulkey kept receipts after her team's big win over Texas on January 11.