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Professional Softball League Team Owner Inducted Into Cincinnati Reds Hall of Fame

While Atlanta Smoke co-owner Brandon Phillips is fresh off seeing his team become a dynasty with Women’s Professional Fastpitch (WPF) League championship

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Former Oklahoma Softball Player Addresses Racist Harassment After Transfer to Texas

Sophia Bordi hasn't had the ideal start to her collegiate softball career, and after announcing her transfer to Texas on Tuesday, things have only gotten worse.

Softball News / Softball On SI / December 17

NFCA Softball Convention Hosts Game's Top Coaches, Breaks Attendance Record

Held at Caesars Forum in Las Vegas, Nev., the annual National Fastpitch Coaches Association (NFCA) Convention went off without a hitch, seeing record-breaking

Softball News / Softball On SI / December 17

Texas Softball Reveals Stunning National Championship Rings

For the first time in Texas softball’s 28-year program, the Longhorns made history in June when they earned a national championship after knocking off the Texas Tech Red Raiders in a decisive 10-4 Game 3 of the Women's College World Series (WCWS) Championship Series.

Brown Bears News / Softball On SI / December 16

Brown Softball Team Confirmed Safe After Deadly Campus Shooting

Mary Holt-Kelsch did what she hoped she would never have to do on Saturday. The head coach at Brown University had to text each of her players to make sure they were alive and safe after a gunman entered a classroom, killing two and injuring nine others.

Softball News / Softball On SI / December 15

Nebraska Softball Coach Breaks Silence on 2019 Investigation During 2025 NFCA Convention

Six years ago, the Nebraska softball program made national headlines for all the wrong reasons. In front of hundreds of her peers at the National Fastpitch Coaches Association's annual convention in Las Vegas, Rhonda Revelle addressed what happened publicly for the first time.

Softball News / Softball On SI / December 15

Former All-American, AUSL Ace Named Cornell Softball Pitching Coach

A University of South Florida record-holder and recent Athletes Unlimited Softball League (AUSL) Pitcher of the Year, Georgina Corrick, is headed back

Softball News / Softball On SI / December 15

NFCA Adds 4 Prominent Softball Coaches to Hall of Fame for 2026

After celebrating four illustrious coaches, Lu Harris-Champer, Judy Lawes, Mike Reed, and Suzy Willemssen, at the 2025 National Fastpitch Coaches Association

Washington Huskies News / Softball On SI / December 11

Washington Softball Player Completes First Solo Flight in Video-Captured Milestone

Addie Craig is a woman of many talents. The outfielder kicked off her collegiate softball career in 2025 with the Washington Huskies, appearing in 42 games, making 10 starts, and collecting 14 runs, four walks, and 2-for-4 in stolen bases.

Montana Fouts' Bullpen Session Leaves MLB’s Harold Reynolds Stunned

While big news continued to come out of Major League Baseball’s Winter Meetings, Athletes Unlimited Softball League ace Montana Fouts and catcher Sharlize

Softball News / Softball On SI / December 10

New Professional Softball League to Launch in 2026

While the Athletes Unlimited Softball League (AUSL) has made waves over the last year, creating a new opportunity for the world’s best professional softball

Softball News / Softball On SI / December 10

Softball Gear Gets an Upgrade as Markwort Introduces the New NEO Fielder’s Mask

A new product designed just for softball players is set to disrupt the market on Wednesday when Markwort Sporting Goods Company introduces NEO Masks to the world.

Softball News / Softball On SI / December 9

Social Media Video Shows UCLA Softball Coach’s Foam Pit Flip That Leads to a Hilarious Struggle

Softball players can be gymnasts too. Well, at least that’s what Lisa Fernandez believes. While pairing up with the UCLA women’s gymnastics team in Yates

Softball News / Softball On SI / December 9

New Mexico Softball Announces Field Renovations Ahead of 2026 Season

The long-awaited renovations for both the Lobo Softball Field and the Lobo Baseball Field have begun. Ahead of the 2026 season, both programs will be getting new bleachers behind home plate and new, expanded press boxes.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish News / Softball On SI / December 8

Beloved Former Notre Dame Softball Coach Passes Away

Former Notre Dame head softball coach Liz Miller sadly passed away on Dec.5. With 24 seasons of coaching overall, including 17 at Lake Michigan College

Alabama Crimson Tide News / Softball On SI / December 8

Video Captures Alabama Softball Coach Personally Calling Fan After 'College GameDay' Shoutout

Another Saturday of ESPN’s College GameDay just means another mention of softball on the broadcast. The College GameDay crew spent the day in Atlanta for football's SEC Championship between Georgia and Alabama.

Softball News / Softball On SI / December 8

Omaha Unveils Multi-Million-Dollar Clubhouse Project for Softball, Baseball

The Omaha softball program is in for a major upgrade. Announced last week, the University of Nebraska System Board of Regents has approved the next phase

Softball News / Softball On SI / December 8

College Softball’s Most Influential Coaches Set to Take Center Stage at NFCA Convention

The annual National Fastpitch Coaches Association (NFCA) Convention is returning this month and will be held in Las Vegas, Nev., at Caesars Forum from Wednesday, Dec.

Iowa State Cyclones News / Softball On SI / December 4

AUSL Allocation Draft Leaves More Than 50 Players Undrafted

Following the announcement of two expansion teams, the Athletes Unlimited Softball League (AUSL) had more than 100 players declare for the Allocation Draft, which took place on Monday, Dec.

Softball News / Softball On SI / December 4

Women’s Softball World Cup Groups Unveiled Across Three Host Countries

The road to the World Baseball Softball Confederation (WBSC) Women’s Softball World Cup 2027 in Australia has begun. The WBSC has announced the groups, and competition will officially kick off in 2026 across Czechia, Peru, and the United States.

Softball News / Softball On SI / December 3

Kinzie Hansen, Rawlings to Launch New Line of Catchers Gear

It’s been quite the week for the former Oklahoma All-American catcher Kinzie Hansen. After being drafted No.2 by the Oklahoma City Spark in the Athletes

Softball News / Softball On SI / December 3

TikTok Trend Exposes Ugly Side of College Softball

College softball players from across the country have jumped on a TikTok trend in 2025 that exposes the ugly side of the sport. In videos with the caption, "You're so funny," current and former student-athletes have trauma dumped about their negative experiences with certain programs and coaches.