Molly Hensley-Clancy

Washington, D.C.

National sports reporter with a focus on investigations and accountability

Education: Yale University, B.A.

Molly Hensley-Clancy is a sports investigations reporter for The Washington Post. Her reporting on abuse in women's soccer won an Investigative Reporters and Editors award in 2022. Previously, she worked for BuzzFeed News, where she spent time on the presidential campaign trail as a national politics reporter. She is a native of Minneapolis.
Latest from Molly Hensley-Clancy

Arrest warrant issued for Ja Morant associate Davonte Pack in assault case

The warrant stems from a pickup game at Morant's mansion last summer, signaling a potential reopening of a case thought to be closed.

July 10, 2023

Ja Morant and Memphis teen wage legal battle as police probe again

As Morant tended to his latest scandal, his family and friends have been dragged into a legal dispute over an incident last year in which he punched a teenager.

June 28, 2023

The PGA Tour is a nonprofit. With Saudi money, should it be?

The tour's deal with the Saudi wealth fund has brought fresh scrutiny to its nonprofit status.

June 22, 2023

NBA suspends superstar Ja Morant for 25 games for second gun incident

The punishment will sideline Morant for 25 of 82 regular season games, potentially derailing the season for one of the league’s most ascendant but troubled stars.

June 16, 2023

Timeline of Ja Morant controversies and allegations

Ja Morant's actions off the court, including allegations of assault and threatening behavior, have drawn scrutiny. Here’s a timeline of the controversies.

June 16, 2023

Congressional scrutiny mounts on PGA Tour’s deal with Saudi fund

Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) said Thursday that he was opening a “wide-ranging” investigation into the finances of the PGA Tour’s proposed partnership.

June 15, 2023

Ja Morant accuses teen he punched of slander and battery in countersuit

Morant says the teenager's allegations threaten his ability to make an all-NBA team, potentially costing him millions.

April 13, 2023

In Memphis, Ja Morant’s summer of trouble went unchecked by authorities

The Memphians who allege Ja Morant targeted them say police and the NBA failed to hold the basketball star accountable.

April 6, 2023

NBA suspends Ja Morant eight games for gun video, clears path for return

Ja Morant has not played since he posted a video earlier this month of himself partying with a gun, which came after The Washington Post reported on a previous gun allegation against him.

March 15, 2023

Ja Morant is out at least two games amid NBA investigation of gun video

The Memphis Grizzlies announced Saturday that the all-star point guard “will be away from the team for at least the next two games.”

March 4, 2023