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UAB softball coach fired after bombshell allegations of mental, physical abuse and racist remarks

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 23:55:53 +0000

UAB softball coach Taylor Smartt has been fired after a third-party investigation, nearly two months after allegations of physical and mental abuse surfaced.

Source: New York Post

Former college softball star is now an America-loving Giants WAG, Norway fan won't row & Spurs announcer fired

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 19:41:47 +0000

Former Mississippi State softball star Brylie St. Clair resurfaces as a San Francisco Giants WAG, bringing patriotism to one of baseball's worst teams.

Source: FOXNews.com

Youth softball coach & umpire get into ugly confrontation as emotions boil over at Arkansas tournament

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 18:40:15 +0000

A USSSA youth softball game in Benton, Arkansas turned chaotic when a coach and umpire exchanged shoves over a foul ball call during Father's Day weekend.

Source: FOXNews.com

US softball legend Leah O'Brien-Amico opens up on MLB Pride Night controversy, backs Christian players

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 23:20:09 +0000

Olympic softball gold medalist Leah Amico says she would have written a Bible verse on a Pride Night cap, supporting Giants players' religious freedom.

Source: FOXNews.com

Massapequa has to survive the ‘little crazy’ with softball, lacrosse titles in sights

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 11:30:00 +0000

Massapequa wants to show Sachem who’s boss and keep the Arrows’ most recent titles in the days of dial-up internet. Kevin... Read more...

Source: New York Post

College softball star eats ladybugs for good luck, and it actually seems to be working

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 19:18:00 +0000

Texas Longhorns softball star Hannah Wells has a unique superstition of eating ladybugs for good luck, a habit dating back to her childhood days.

Source: FOXNews.com

Texas softball star’s ‘weird’ ladybug habit revealed during College World Series

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 14:16:45 +0000

The Texas Longhorns women's softball team is headed back to the finals after a 4-0 victory against Tennessee in the semifinals of the College World Series on Monday ... Read more...

Source: New York Post

Big returning core gives UCLA softball a head start on 2027

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0000

As much praise as she heaped on her record-shattering seniors this season, Kelly Inouye-Perez also made sure to celebrate another group. Read more...

Source: New York Post

Texas softball riding star’s wild lady-bug-eating superstition all the way to NCAA final

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 03:26:10 +0000

In case there was any doubt in anyone’s mind, Wells herself confirmed it after the game in a video posted by the NCAA’s official softball account on X.

Source: New York Post

Obscene hot mic moment interrupts ESPN's broadcast of Arizona State-Texas softball tournament game

Tue, 26 May 2026 02:28:39 +0000

Someone whispered vulgar comments into a hot mic during ESPN's nationally televised softball game between Arizona State and Texas on Sunday in Austin.

Source: FOXNews.com

Shock as England's US base city sees more hotel rooms sold for school softball tournament than World Cup

Mon, 25 May 2026 15:53:09 +0000

Hotel bosses in one US city report higher sales of rooms for High School softball tournament than the World Cup

Source: «Mirror» (mirror.co.uk)

UCLA softball belts three homers to blow past Central Florida in Super Regional

Sat, 23 May 2026 06:53:37 +0000

Rylee Slimp's three-run, walk-off homer led UCLA to a 9-1, five-inning run-rule win over Central Florida in an NCAA Tournament Super Regional opener.

Source: New York Post

How UCLA softball ace Taylor Tinsley thrives amid heavy workload

Fri, 22 May 2026 12:00:00 +0000

As Taylor Tinsley prepares to pitch in her biggest games of the season for UCLA’s softball team, her parents have commenced their own routine.

Source: New York Post

NRL to make way for softball, as World Cup locks Dolphins out

Tue, 19 May 2026 02:10:56 +0000

Kayo Stadium will host the 2027 Women’s Softball World Cup, igniting a battle between Redcliffe and Logan to secure diamond sports for the 2032 Olympic Games.

Source: Sydney Morning Herald

UCLA softball rallies for wild win over Cal Baptist in NCAA Tournament opener

Sat, 16 May 2026 07:48:59 +0000

UCLA scored three runs in the final inning to rally for a 12-11 victory over California Baptist on Friday night in their NCAA Tournament opener.

Source: New York Post