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Former Gardner-Webb softball coach Bailey Wigness was not retained after an investigation was launched into alleged inappropriate relationship with student-athletes.

Gardner-Webb Softball Coach Not Retained After Investigation Into Alleged Student-Athlete Relationships

Former Gardner-Webb softball coach Bailey Wigness was not retained after an investigation into alleged relationships with student-athletes.

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Louisville Softball All-American Slugger Enters Transfer Portal

NCAA Division III Institution Relaunches Softball Program Ahead of 2026-27 Academic Year

Legendary Chattanooga Softball Coach Announces Retirement After 25 Seasons

LSU Softball Star Hops In and Out of the Transfer Portal, Releases Statement

Former Oklahoma, Auburn Pitcher Reportedly Transfers to Texas State

Canada, Chinese Taipei Advance to WBSC Women’s Softball World Cup Final

Mississippi State Pitcher Joins Oklahoma State for Final Year of Eligibility

Oklahoma Softball Sisters Find New Home as Michigan Wolverines

WBSC Women's Softball World Cup: Canada, Chinese Taipei, Australia Clinch Playoff Spots

Injuries

Marin Heller underwent surgery after a collision at second base.

Florida State Softball Gives Injury Update on Marin Heller

Arkansas outfielder Dakota Kennedy exited Friday's game against Oklahoma early with an injury.

Arkansas Outfielder Leaves Game Against Oklahoma After Injury Scare

Robyn Herron is battling a nagging knee injury.

Courtney Deifel Gives Injury Update on Arkansas Softball Ace Robyn Herron

Freshman Hildie Dempsey is out for the season.

UCF Softball Pitcher Out for 2026 After Season-Ending Injury

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Tennessee outfielder Gabby Leach (55), Tennessee utility Ella Dodge (25) and Tennessee pitcher Karlyn Pickens (23) pose with the trophy after winning a NCAA super regional game between Tennessee and Georgia, advancing to the Women’s College World Series at Sherri Parker Lee Stadium in Knoxville, Tenn., on May 22, 2026.

Florida State Softball Picks up Former Tennessee Infielder in Transfer Portal

Sophia Bordi is transferring again after leaving Oklahoma for Texas.

Former Texas, Oklahoma Pitcher Enters Transfer Portal Again Before Making NCAA Debut

May 30, 2026; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Texas Tech Red Raiders head coach Gerry Glasco watches warmups before the game against the Tennessee Lady Volunteers during the NCAA Women’s College World Series at Devon Park. Mandatory Credit: Brett Rojo-Imagn Images

Texas Tech Continues to Make Moves With Another Portal Grab

Former New Mexico State and UTEP two-way star Faith Aragon is transferring to Nebraska.

10 Award-Winning Mid-Major Pitchers Find New Homes Through the Transfer Portal

Cambria Salmon is transferring to UCLA.

UCLA Softball Lands Two-Time National Champion Pitcher From Texas

Oklahoma's Kasidi Pickering (7) celebrates a home run with head coach Patty Gasso in the third inning during Game 1 of the NCAA Norman Super Regional softball game between the Mississippi State Bulldogs and the University of Oklahoma Sooners at Love's Field in Norman, Okla., May, 22, 2026. Mississippi State won 11-9.

Texas Tech Signs All-American Transfer From Oklahoma, Continues Portal Haul

Former Florida State shortstop Isa Torres has transferred to Texas.

Texas Softball Lands the Biggest Remaining Name in the Transfer Portal

Olivia Pichardo was the first female to play Division I baseball and is transferring to Cal to play softball in 2027.

The First Woman to Play Division I Baseball Is About to Make Her Softball Debut

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Lincoln Southwest (Nebraska) pitch Maisey McCarty led the Silver Hawks to a state championship win last season.

MaxPreps Names Best High School Softball Players to Watch in 2026

Texas Tech Red Raiders utility Makayla Garcia celebrates after scoring a run at the Women's College World Series.

How Texas Tech Softball Turned Gutsy WCWS Call Into Recruiting Weapon

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

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Senior outfielder Kya Pratt runs around the bases during a game at LaRee & LeGrand Johnson Field.

Utah State Hires Two-Time National Champion to Lead Softball Program

Jun 3, 2026; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Texas Longhorns head coach Mike White looks on in the first inning against the Texas Tech Red Raiders during Game One of the NCAA Women’s College World Series championship series at Devon Park. Mandatory Credit: Brett Rojo-Imagn Images

Texas Softball Rebuilds Coaching Staff With Key Addition

Chinese Taipei remains undefeated after two days of play at the WBSC World Cup Group Stage.

WBSC Women's Softball World Cup: Czech Republic, Canada, Chinese Taipei Remain Undefeated After Day 2

Former Northern Illinois head softball coach Christina Sutcliffe is suing the school after being fired in 2024.

Former Northern Illinois Softball Coach Sues University, Alleges Gender Discrimination

Canada opened up the tournament with an extra-inning victory over Italy.

WBSC Women's Softball World Cup Opens with Wins from Canada, Australia, Chinese Taipei

Sam Landry pitches for the Portland Cascade of the AUSL.

Why Sam Landry's Missed AUSL Autograph Session Is Drawing So Much Attention

Texas Tech Red Raiders head coach Gerry Glasco watches game play in the fourth inning against the Texas Longhorns during Game Two of the NCAA Women’s College World Series championship series at Devon Park.

Third School Joins Nebraska and Georgia in Boycott of Texas Tech

Texas Longhorns pitcher Teagan Kavan (17) celebrates after the second softball game of the day between the University of Texas Longhorns and the Tennessee Lady Volunteers in the Women's College World Series at Devon Park in Oklahoma City, Monday, June 1, 2026.

These Were the 10 Best Players of the 2026 College Softball Season

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Texas Longhorns utility Kaiah Altmeyer (44) slides to third base as Tennessee Lady Volunteers infielder Ella Dodge (25) waits for the ball in the third inning of a Women's College World Series softball game between the University of Texas Longhorns and the Tennessee Lady Volunteers at Devon Park in Oklahoma City, Monday, June 1, 2026.

Tennessee Softball Starting Infielder Enters Transfer Portal

Nicole Edmiaston is transferring from Stetson to FSU.

Florida State Softball Grabs ASUN Player of the Year from Transfer Portal

Team USA will compete in the 2026-2027 WBSC Women’s World Softball Cup beginning on Tuesday, June 16, live on AWSN.

WBSC, AWSN Announce Major Global Broadcast Deal for Women’s Softball and Baseball World Cups

NiJaree Canady has yet to sign her contract with the AUSL.

NiJaree Canady Reportedly Seeking Hefty Contract Terms Before Signing With AUSL

Jun 1, 2026; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide head coach Patrick Murphy talks with infielder Salen Hawkins (47) in the fourth inning against the Texas Tech Red Raiders during the NCAA Women’s College World Series at Devon Park. Mandatory Credit: Brett Rojo-Imagn Images

Arkansas, Texas A&M, and Alabama Softball Make Offseason Noise With Major Transfer Portal Additions

Samantha Swan is joining the Longhorns.

National Champion Texas Softball Strengthens Roster With Transfer Catcher

Florida Gators pitcher Caroline Stanton smiles while being introduced before the game against the Florida A&M Rattlers at Katie Seashole Pressly Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images

Florida Softball's Caroline Stanton Named Nation's Best Among Gatorade's 50 State Winners

Justin Shults has been hired as Arkansas' new hitting coach.

Arkansas Softball Lands Former Boise State Coach as New Hitting Coach

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Texas Tech Red Raiders pitcher NiJaree Canady (24) throws a pitch during Game 1 of the NCAA softball Women's College World Series finals between the Texas Longhorns and the Texas Tech Red Raiders at Devon Park in Oklahoma City, Wednesday, June 3, 2026.

The Biggest Name in Softball Is Absent as AUSL Season Opens

Texas Longhorns players and coaches pose for a group photo after defeating the Texas Tech Red Raiders to win the NCAA Women’s College World Series championship series at Devon Park.

Texas Softball Loses Another Coach as Tennessee Adds Veteran Staff Member

Arkansas' Atalyia Rijo (26) fields a ground ball in the second inning during a Women's College World Series softball game between the Arkansas Razorbacks and the Nebraska Cornhuskers at Devon Park in Oklahoma City, May 28, 2026.

Arkansas Softball Loses Starting Shortstop to Transfer Portal

Samantha Lincoln is entering the transfer portal.

Texas Tech Softball Pitcher Set to Enter Transfer Portal After WCWS Run

Texas Tech Red Raiders head coach Gerry Glasco reacts to a call in the first inning against the Texas Longhorns during Game One of the NCAA Women’s College World Series championship series at Devon Park.

Two College Softball Programs Will Not Play Texas Tech Following Athletic Director Statements

Oklahoma outfielder Kasidi Pickering (7) hits a double during the home opener softball game between Oklahoma and Alabama State at Love’s Field in Norman Okla., on Thursday, Feb. 26, 2026.

Oklahoma Softball All-American Outfielder Reportedly Enters Transfer Portal

Associate head coach Kristen Zaleski will not return to the Longhorns next season.

Texas Softball Parts Ways With Key Coach After Back-to-Back National Titles

Florida State Seminoles infielder Isa Torres entered the transfer portal on Monday, June 8, 2026.

2026 College Softball Transfer Portal Rankings: Top 10 Available Players

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Tennessee assistant coach Craig Snider looks on during his team's practice ahead of the Women's College World Series.

Tennessee Softball Reportedly Making Major Coaching Staff Changes

Oregon infielder Paige Sinicki fields the ball as the Oregon Ducks host the Liberty Flames in game one of an NCAA Super Regional at Jane Sanders Stadium in Eugene on May 23, 2025.

Former Oregon Softball Gold Glove Winner Announces Breast Cancer Diagnosis

Jun 4, 2026; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Texas Longhorns players and coaches pose for a group photo after defeating the Texas Tech Red Raiders to win the NCAA Women’s College World Series championship series at Devon Park. Mandatory Credit: Brett Rojo-Imagn Images

Texas Softball Pitcher Who Won Two National Titles Enters Transfer Portal

Purdue All-American outfielder Moriah Polar entered the transfer portal on Monday, June 8, 2026.

Purdue Softball All-American Makes Surprising Transfer Portal Move

Florida State shortstop Isa Torres makes a play during the win over Florida on Wednesday, April 2, 2025, in Tallahassee.

Florida State Softball Loses Record-Breaking Star Isa Torres to Transfer Portal

Jaysoni Beachum is currently ranked the No.1 transfer.

These are the Hottest Names in the College Softball Transfer Portal

Texas Longhorns pitcher Teagan Kavan (17) reacts after receiving the most outstanding player trophy for the NCAA Women’s College World Series championship series at Devon Park.

Teagan Kavan Honors Late Pitching Coach While Leading Texas to Back-to-Back WCWS Titles

SJ Geurin has entered the transfer portal as a graduate student.

Former Oklahoma National Champion, Auburn Pitcher Enters Transfer Portal

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May 28, 2026; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Tennessee Lady Volunteers head coach Karen Weekly looks out over the field in the first inning against the Texas Longhorns during the NCAA Women’s College World Series at Devon Park. Tennessee won 6-3. Mandatory Credit: Brett Rojo-Imagn Images

Tennessee Softball Players Announce Intent to Enter Transfer Portal

DJ Gasso will move on from Arkansas softball.

DJ Gasso Expected to Leave Arkansas for Tulsa Head Coaching Position

Texas Longhorns utility Katie Stewart (20) celebrates after hitting a home run in the first inning during Game 1 of the NCAA softball Women's College World Series finals between the Texas Longhorns and the Texas Tech Red Raiders at Devon Park in Oklahoma City, Wednesday, June 3, 2026.

Katie Stewart's Historic Swing Propels Texas to Game 1 WCWS Championship Series Win Over Texas Tech

Jaysoni Beachum will enter the transfer portal.

Florida State Softball All-American Enters Transfer Portal

Tori Edwards has entered the transfer portal.

LSU Softball Standouts Enter Transfer Portal, Beth Torina’s Future On the Line

Texas Tech pitcher Nijaree Canady (24) celebrates getting a strikeout in the first inning of the second softball game between Texas Tech and Alabama at the Women’s College World Series at Devon Park in Oklahoma City, on Monday, June 1, 2026.

Vintage NiJaree Canady Makes WCWS History, Leads Texas Tech Softball Back to Championship Series

Jenna Hall has been named head coach of the Illinois softball program.

Illinois Softball All-American Named Head Coach of Program

Nebraska pitcher Jordyn Frahm (98) hits a home run in the first inning during a softball game at the Women’s College World Series between Texas and Nebraska at Devon Park in Oklahoma City, on Sunday, May 31, 2026.

Nebraska Softball's Jordy Frahm Competed While Pregnant During 2026 Season

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Texas Longhorns pitcher Teagan Kavan (17) throws a pitch during a Women's College World Series softball game between the University of Texas Longhorns and the Tennessee Lady Volunteers at Devon Park in Oklahoma City, Monday, June 1, 2026.

Texas Advances to WCWS Championship Series After Beating Tennessee Twice

Texas Tech's Mia Williams (1) celebrates a double play in the sixth inning of a Women's College World Series softball game between Texas Tech Red Raiders and the UCLA Bruins at Devon Park in Oklahoma City, May 31, 2026.

Texas Tech Survives UCLA in Extra-Inning Thriller to Reach WCWS Semifinals

Texas celebrates Texas utility Katie Stewart (20) hitting a three-run home run in the sixth inning during a softball game at the Women’s College World Series between Texas and Nebraska at Devon Park in Oklahoma City, on Sunday, May 31, 2026.

Texas Outlasts Nebraska at Women's College World Series, Advances to Semifinals

May 30, 2026; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide catcher Marlie Giles (34) yells as she runs towards home plate after a three-run home run in the first inning against the Nebraska Cornhuskers during the NCAA Women’s College World Series at Devon Park.

Alabama Advances to WCWS Semifinals Behind Dominant First Inning Against Nebraska

Texas Tech Red Raiders third baseman Taylor Pannell (6) yells towards her dugout after a stolen base as Tennessee Lady Vols infielder Ella Dodge looks on in the seventh inning during the NCAA Women’s College World Series at Devon Park.

UPDATE: Tennessee-Texas Tech WCWS Classic Overshadowed by Postgame Controversy

Tennessee's Emma Clarke (13) and Tennessee softball coach Karen Weekly celebrate Clarke’s home run against Virginia in the NCAA college softball regional on May 16, 2026, in Knoxville, Tennessee.

Tennessee Punches Ticket to WCWS Semifinals With Walk-Off Win Over Texas Tech

Mississippi State signs autographs for fans before a Women's College World Series softball game between the Mississippi State Bulldogs and the Texas Longhorns at Devon Park in Oklahoma City, May 29, 2026.

Mississippi State's WCWS Journey Showed the Power of Healing Through Softball

May 29, 2026; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; UCLA Bruins utility Megan Grant (43) yells as she heads towards home plate after hitting a three-run home run in the second inning against the Arkansas Razorbacks during the NCAA Women’s College World Series at Devon Park. Mandatory Credit: Brett Rojo-Imagn Images

Megan Grant Delivers Record-Setting Moment for UCLA at WCWS

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Texas celebrates Kaiah Altmeyer's (44) home run in the second inning during a Women's College World Series softball game between the Mississippi State Bulldogs and the Texas Longhorns at Devon Park in Oklahoma City, May 29, 2026.

Texas Fights to See Another Day at WCWS, Eliminates Mississippi State

Nebraska's Ava Kuszak (7) celebrates a walk-off home run during a Women's College World Series softball game between the Arkansas Razorbacks and the Nebraska Cornhuskers at Devon Park in Oklahoma City, May 28, 2026.

One Swing Turned Nebraska-Arkansas Into a WCWS Classic

Alabama's Brooke Wells (15) reacts after a collision with Marlie Giles (34) during a Women's College World Series softball game between the Alabama Crimson Tide and the UCLA Bruins at Devon Park in Oklahoma City, May 28, 2026.

Alabama Softball Star Gets Stitch, Crushes Game-Winning Homer Against UCLA at WCWS

Tennessee Lady Volunteers catcher Elsa Morrison (22) celebrates after hitting a home run in the second inning during a Women's College World Series softball game between the Tennessee Volunteers and the Texas Longhorns at Devon Park in Oklahoma City, Thursday, May 28, 2026. Tennessee won 6-3.

Hometown Hero Delivers For Tennessee in WCWS Win Over Texas

Texas Tech Red Raiders infielder Jackie Lis (00) celebrates with Texas Tech Red Raiders head coach Gerry Glasco after hitting a home run in the first inning of a Women's College World Series softball game between the Texas Tech Red Raiders and the Mississippi State Bulldogs at Devon Park in Oklahoma City, Thursday, May 28, 2026.

Texas Tech’s WCWS Arrival Came With a Jackie Lis Signature Moment

Nebraska Softball head coach Rhonda Revelle reacts to a surprise FaceTime call from a country music legend.

Country Music Legend Surprises Nebraska Softball Ahead of Women's College World Series

Oklahoma State will host a Regional as the No. 13 seed in the 2026 NCAA Softball Tournament.

Stillwater Regional: Schedule & Updates

Saint Mary’s players celebrate their win after upsetting the Oregon Ducks in the Eugene Regional on May 16, 2026, at Jane Sanders Stadium in Eugene, Oregon.

No. 14 Oregon Eliminated by Saint Mary’s in Shocking NCAA Softball Tournament Upset

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Texas A&M is the No. 15 overall seed in the 2026 NCAA Softball Tournament.

Bryan-College Station Regional: Schedule & Updates

Tennessee was named the seventh overall seed for the 2026 NCAA Softball Tournament.

Knoxville Regional: Schedule & Updates

Alabama was named the No. 1 overall seed for the 2026 NCAA Softball Tournament.

Tuscaloosa Regional: Schedule & Updates

Duke is the No. 13 overall seed for the 2026 NCAA Softball Tournament.

Durham Regional: Schedule & Updates

Arkansas is the No. 5 overall seed for the 2026 NCAA Softball Tournament.

Fayetteville Regional: Schedule & Updates

Florida State received the ninth overall seed for the 2026 NCAA Softball Tournament.

Tallahassee Regional: Schedule & Updates

The unranked Stetson Hatters pick up one of their biggest victories in program history upon defeating No. 9 Florida State, 8-3, in day one at the Tallahassee Regional.

Unranked Stetson Stuns No. 9 Florida State in NCAA Tournament Opener

The Florida Gators are the sixth overall seed for the 2026 NCAA Softball Tournament.

Gainesville Regional: Schedule & Updates

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