Athletes Unlimited Softball Returns After Record Viewership
#AUSL #SoftballThe AUSL begins its second season with six teams, record WCWS viewership, and ESPN deals. Stars like Karlyn Pickens and Jordan Woolery debut. The league expands to city-based teams, aiming to grow women's sports. read more
Lupus Survivor Becomes College Softballs Best Pitcher
#LupusWarrior #SoftballMaya Johnson overcame lupus, chemotherapy, and multiple rejections to become college softball's dominant pitcher. Her journey from doubt to an NCAA-best .66 ERA shows resilience. She now leads Belmont toward deeper postseason success. read more
AUSL Drafts 17 Stars After Golden Ticket Surprise
#AUSLDraft #SoftballThe AUSL surprised 17 collegiate softball stars with "golden tickets" before drafting them. Pitcher Karlyn Pickens went No. 1 overall to the Carolina Blaze in the league's inaugural draft on Monday. read more
AUSL Surprises Star Pitcher Canady with Golden Ticket Draft Pick
#Softball #AUSLThe Athletes Unlimited Softball League surprised collegiate star NiJaree Canady with its first 2026 "golden ticket," guaranteeing her draft selection. The Texas Tech pitcher and Big 12 honoree will learn her team during the May 4 draft show on ESPN2. read more
Oklahoma Softballs Historic 34-0 Rout Nears Record
#Softball #OklahomaSoonersNo. 4 Oklahoma softball routed UTEP 34-0, hitting two grand slams in one inning and nearly tying its scoring record. The Sooners tallied 25 hits and 38 season homers, ending the game after five dominant innings. read more