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.

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

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

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

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

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

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Caitlin Clark fans will not appreciate this move from ESPN.

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

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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

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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

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

Dec 14, 2025; Fort Worth, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns head coach Vic Schaefer reacts on the sideline against the Baylor Bears during the first half at Dickies Arena. Mandatory Credit: Chris Jones-Imagn Images

Texas Longhorns coach Vic Schaefer is not happy about his team's SEC schedule.

Aug 31, 2025; San Francisco, California, USA; Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (22) before the game against the Golden State Valkyries at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images

The domino effect theory that starts with Caitlin Clark and ends with Carson Beck has added a new layer.

Aug 15, 2025; Arlington, Texas, USA; Los Angeles Sparks guard Kelsey Plum (10) reacts after scoring against the Dallas Wings during the first half at College Park Center. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images

Aliyah Boston didn't appreciate a comment Kelsey Plum made after their Unrivaled win on January 10.

Oct 11, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; USC Trojans basketball player JuJu Watkins was on hand as she was named the tunnel captain the the game against the Michigan Wolverines at United Airlines Field at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

USC Trojans star JuJu Watkins' big night came with a cameo from one unsurprising NFL quarterback.