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Oklahoma softball pitcher Sophia Bordi announced on social media that she is entering the transfer portal.

OU Softball Loses Pitcher to Transfer Portal

Oklahoma softball is losing a pitcher to the transfer portal, creating a key roster opening as the Sooners prepare for next season.

Maren Angus-Coombs, Nicole Reitz

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Dec 5, 2025

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AUSL Allocation Draft Leaves More Than 50 Players Undrafted

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

Kinzie Hansen, Rawlings to Launch New Line of Catchers Gear

TikTok Trend Exposes Ugly Side of College Softball

College Softball Trailblazer Named to Forbes 30 Under 30 List

Lane Kiffin’s LSU Move Brings Back Memories of Patrick Murphy’s 48-Hour LSU Softball Stint

Alyssa Denham Returns to Softball with AUSL After Battling Life-Changing Injury

LSU Softball Head Coach Beth Torina Shares Why Last Year’s Failures Won’t Happen Again

AUSL Expansion Draft Tracker, Former UCLA Softball Star Goes No. 1 to OKC Spark

Injuries

Florida State freshman catcher and infielder Danika Spinogatti will miss her freshman season after having ACL reconstruction surgery on Friday, Nov. 21, 2025.

Florida State Softball Infielder to Miss 2026 Season After ACL Surgery

Minco assistant softball coach Jordan Benge was released from the hospital after a 70-day stay.

Oklahoma High School Softball Coach Leaves Hospital Months After Season-Ending Bus Crash

Tape is applied over broken windows on the school bus involved in a crash with the Minco softball team at Norwood Wrecker Service early Tuesday, Sep. 9, 2025, in Union City, Oklahoma.

High School Softball Team Injured in Oklahoma School Bus Crash

Texas utility Mia Scott (10) catches the ball for an out in the seventh inning of a Women's College World Series softball game between the Tennessee Volunteers and the Texas Longhorns at Devon Park in Oklahoma City, Monday, June 2, 2025. Texas won 2-0.

Texas Softball: Mia Scott Reportedly Playing with Torn ACL

Transfer Portal

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Oklahoma State Softball Pitcher Enters Transfer Portal

Dakota Kennedy

Who are the Top 10 College Softball Transfers Expected to Make the Biggest Impact?

5 Early Impressions as SEC College Softball Teams Begin Fall Ball

A former Tennessee pitcher is transferring to NC State.

Former Tennessee Softball Pitcher Announces Transfer to NC State

The transfer portal isn't always about the money.

The Dark Side of the Transfer Portal No One Talks About

Mississippi State ranks No.12 on Softball America's transfer class rankings.

Why Mississippi State Softball’s Transfer Class Ranks No.14

OSU softball has added its fourth transfer this offseason.

Oklahoma State Softball Adds Fourth Transfer Through Portal

Texas A&M is ranked No.7 in Softball America's transfer class rankings.

Why Texas A&M Softball's Transfer Class Ranks No.7

Recruiting

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Maddie Watson, Jamie Lynn Spears, and family.

Britney Spears’ Niece Signs with Southern Miss Softball

Karen Weekly and Halle Bailey

National Signing Day Delivers Impactful Moments for Legacy Softball Players

These 9 SEC Softball Programs Dominated 2026 National Signing Day

Emma Ford signed to play college softball at Clemson on Wednesday.

Daughter of Texas A&M Softball Head Coach Trisha Ford Signs with Clemson

The Power of Great Coaches: How High School Mentorship Shapes the Future of Young Athletes

Caroline Stanton ranks No.1.

Softball America Announces Updated Recruiting Rankings for Class of 2026

South Carolina Softball's Top Recruit Aspen Boulware Shocks Fans With Social Media Announcement

Team USA's McLaine Hudson announced her commitment to Florida State on Friday.

2025 Kentucky Gatorade Player of the Year McLaine Hudson Commits to ACC Powerhouse After Flipping from UK Softball

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The Oklahoma City Spark's Jocelyn Alo is greeted at home by teammates after celebrates a home run during a softball against the Florida Vibe at Oklahoma Christian University in Edmond, Okla., Tuesday, July 22, 2025.

Who Should Go First in the AUSL Expansion and Allocation Draft

Former Oklahoma City Spark infielder Sydney Sherrill has declared for the AUSL Allocation Draft scheduled for Monday, Dec. 1.

More Than 100 Players Declare for AUSL Allocation Draft Pool

Former Merrimack Softball Legend Returns to Alma Mater as Head Coach

Top Black Friday Softball Deals You Can’t Miss

Former Oklahoma Sooner star Jocelyn Alo will be eligible to be drafted in the AUSL's Allocation Draft.

Veteran Coach Kirk Walker Tapped as OKC Spark GM for AUSL Era, Says OU Softball Alumni Are Bonus, Not Blueprint

AUSL Blaze softball poses for a fun picture during the 2025 season.

How the AUSL Blaze Plans to Build a Championship-Worthy Roster Around a Veteran Pitcher

Former Oklahoma City Spark star Jocelyn Alo will be joining the AUSL and is eligible for the Allocation Draft.

Jocelyn Alo Joins AUSL, Eligible for Allocation Draft

Texas State's Ricci Woodard will serve as the new head coach of AUSL Volts for the 2026 season.

AUSL Volts Reunite GM Cat Osterman With Former Texas State Boss at Perfect Time

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Sam Landry, former Volts pitcher is unprotected headed into the 2026 AUSL Expansion Draft on December 1, 2025.

Sam Landry Details Next Steps After AUSL Volts, GM Cat Osterman Leaves Former No. 1 Pick Unprotected

Former Oregon State catcher Abby Doerr recently joined the coaching staff at Saint Francis in Pennsylvania.

Former Oregon State Softball Catcher Joins Saint Francis Staff

Multiple Oregon softball players appeared on ESPN's 'College GameDay' Saturday morning with the perfect sign.

Oregon Softball’s ‘College GameDay’ Sign Goes Viral With Perfect Dig at USC

KSHSAA voted on a new state tournament format for the high school state tournament on Friday.

Kansas Levels the Playing Field for High School State Softball, Baseball Venues

AUSL Teams Unveil Protected Player Lists Ahead of Highly Anticipated Expansion Draft

Team USA's Jayda Coleman was one of 23 invitees to the national team's training camp in Oklahoma.

Team USA Training Camp Invitees Share Reactions on Social Media About Wearing Red, White and Blue

Alabama softball players help shop for Toys for Tots at Academy Sports and Outdoors. Audrey Vandagriff and Jocelyn Briski begin the hunt for the perfect toys.

Alabama Softball Impacts Community with Toys for Tots Shopping Spree

Kelsie Whitmore was the first overall pick of the inaugural WPBL draft.

Former Cal State Fullerton Softball Star Picked No.1 Overall in WPBL Draft

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Mo'ne Davis was a Little League World Series star and recently revealed why she walked away from playing college softball.

Why the Most Famous Little League Pitcher of Her Generation Walked Away From Softball

West Texas A&M Softball Receives Massive Donation to Fund Player Development

Jordy Bahl joins Team USA for training camp in Oklahoma City.

Meet the 23 Players Invited to USA Softball’s November Training Camp

Steve Singleton

Steve Singleton Explains Why Cal Softball’s 2026 Lineup Could Surprise People

Megan Grant is a two-time All-American for the UCLA softball team and is playing basketball for the Bruins this year.

UCLA Softball Star Becomes Instant Basketball Sensation After Scoring First Career Bucket

Two separate incidents in California led to alarming stoppages during youth softball games.

California Youth Softball Games Disrupted by Separate Gunfire and High-Speed Chase Incidents

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Texas Longhorns head coach Mike White heads to the third base coaches box in the second inning against the Texas Tech Red Raiders during game two of the NCAA Softball Women's College World Series finals at Devon Park. Mandatory Credit: Brett Rojo-Imagn Images

Mike White Explains Why Texas Softball Must Improve to Repeat as National Champions

Auburn Softball Pitcher Announces Decision to Medically Retire

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South Carolina Softball Commit Opens Up About Reality of Recruitment

The Oklahoma City Spark will join the AUSL as one of two expansion teams ahead of the 2026 season.

AUSL Announces Expansion Teams, Adds Oklahoma City Spark

Texas High School Softball Star Dies After Cancer Battle

Ashley Chastain Woodard Shares Why South Carolina Softball is Building New Identity in 2026

Texas Tech's NiJaree Canady (24) celebrates in the first inning of the Women's College World Series softball game between the Texas Tech Raiders and the Oklahoma Sooners at Devon Park in Oklahoma City, Monday, June, 2, 2025.

Gerry Glasco Shares How Texas Tech Softball Is Helping NiJaree Canady ‘Reinvent Herself’ This Fall

ESPN personality Pat McAfee talks during College GameDay as Nick Saban looks on.

How Nick Saban Tried to Recruit NiJaree Canady to Alabama Softball

Purdue Softball Announces Addition of Graduate Slugger

The AUSL Bandits will play in Chicago, according to a social media post from GM Jenny Dalton-Hill.

AUSL Bandits GM Drops Massive News About Team’s Permanent Home in Social Media Post

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Missouri High School Softball Crowns 2025 State Champions

Nebraska utility Kennadi Williams was primarily used as a pinch runner in 2025 and debuted for the women's basketball team on Tuesday, Nov. 3.

Nebraska Softball Player Scores in Husker Basketball Debut

Georgia High School Softball Crowns 2025 State Champions

Former West Lyon softball coach Alexis Severson was arrested for sex crimes on Friday, Oct. 31, 2025.

Former Iowa High School Softball Coach Arrested for Sex Crimes

What We Know About New Mexico State Softball’s Shocking Coaching Change

Former Cal State Bakersfield softball player Violet Salazar was named in a whistleblower lawsuit filed by former Athletics Director Kyle Conder.

Ex-CSUB AD Kyle Conder Files Whistleblower Lawsuit, Alleges University Mishandled Softball Investigation

The Oklahoma State Cowgirls celebrate after defeating the Oklahoma Sooners in the Big 12 Softball Championship at USA Softball Hall of Fame Complex in Oklahoma City on Saturday, May 14, 2022.

Popular Big 12 Softball Head Coach Elected as NFCA President

ESPN announced it extended coverage of the AUSL on Wednesday.

ESPN Extends Coverage of AUSL, Strengthening Its Commitment to Softball

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Sam Gress was named the pitching coach at James Madison.

JMU Softball Adds Former South Carolina Ace to Coaching Staff Ahead of 2026 Season

Rachel Folden has become one of MiLB's top hitting coaches.

Former Marshall Softball Player Joins New York Mets as Hitting Coach

Oklahoma State head softball coach Kenny Gajewski knew his team needed a reset after missing the Women's College World Series in 2025.

Oklahoma State Softball’s Kenny Gajewski Admits Why His Program Needed a Major Reset

Southern Oregon was named the unanimous preseason No. 1 ahead of the 2026 season on Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2025.

NAIA Softball Defending Champions Earn Unanimous Preseason No. 1 Ranking for 2026

FSU Softball Taps Alumni Legends to Help Announce 2026 Season Schedule

Ole Miss Softball Just Dropped a Tour of Its Jaw-Dropping New Crib

Grace Jones is the lone returning starter to the Mercer lineup in 2026.

After NCAA Tournament Debut, Mercer Softball Looks to Build Momentum with New Coach and Lineup

ESPN Announces Insane 2026 Shriners Children's Clearwater Invitational Schedule

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Oklahoma catcher Isabela Emerling, left, and pitcher Sam Landry, right, talk during an NCAA softball game between the Oklahoma Sooners (OU) and the Tennessee Lady Volunteers at Love's Field in Norman, Okla., Friday, March 28, 2025.

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver’s Standing Ovation for Former OU Softball Star Goes Viral

Georgia High School Softball State Tournament Preview, Schedule, How to Watch

Missouri High School Softball State Tournament Preview, Schedule, Players to Watch

Texas Tech's softball unveiled its 2026 schedule on Tuesday.

Breaking Down Texas Tech Softball’s Highly Anticipated 2026 Schedule

Colorado High School Softball Crowns 2025 State Champions

Tennessee Softball Sophomore Stuns Fans With Rare Fall Ball Achievement

5 Early Impressions as ASUN Softball Teams Begin Fall Ball

6 College Softball Camps to Attend This Fall

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Texas Tech's NiJaree Canady runs to first base during an intrasquad softball scrimmage, Thursday, Sept. 11, 2025, at Rocky Johnson Field.

Big 12 Conference Unveils 2026 Softball Schedule

Nebraska based umpire Brian Sweeney passed away on Oct. 20.

Midwest Softball Community Left Stunned After Death of Respected Umpire

George and Lena Springer.

Ohio State Softball Alum’s Reaction to Brother’s Game 7 ALCS Home Run Is Pure Joy

The Florida high school softball state tournament is held at the Boombah-Soldiers Creek Park in Longwood.

The Stark Disparity Between High School Softball and Baseball in America Is Impossible to Ignore

5 Early Impressions as AAC Softball Teams Begin Fall Ball

Riverdale Ridge softball will try to go back-to-back after winning its first-ever state title in 2024.

Colorado High School Softball State Tournament Preview, Schedule, How to Watch

The Hastings St. Cecilia Bluehawks captured their first Class C softball title on Monday at Bowlin Stadium in Lincoln.

Nebraska High School Softball Crowns 2025 State Champions After Intense Tournament Finale

For the first time in program history, the Miami Redhawks have retired the jersey of a former standout.

Miami Softball Retires Jersey of Star Record-Holder

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