Maren Angus

Joined: Mar 27, 2025

Maren Angus was born in Los Angeles and raised in Nashville, Tenn. She is a graduate of Middle Tennessee State University and has been a sports writer since 2008. She has been covering college softball since 2016 for various outlets including Softball America, ESPNW and Hurrdat Sports. She is currently the managing editor of Softball On SI and also serves as an analyst for Nebraska softball games on Nebraska Public Media and B1G+.

When did travel softball become more about making a living and less about the kids who play the game? Mandatory Credit: Kiyoshi Mio-USA TODAY Sports

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All Women’s Sports Network and Peak Events announce a broadcast partnership for the inaugural Sarasota Classic, featuring six top college softball teams in 2027.

Oklahoma District Administrator Mindy Abbott has been removed from her position with Little League International.

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Little League has removed Oklahoma District Administrator Mindy Abbott following a controversy-filled summer in the Southwest Region.

A youth softball coach in the Corona Angels youth organization has been terminated from his position following serious allegations, which he denies.

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The California-based travel softball organization has parted ways with the coach following a social media post containing disturbing allegations. The coach denies the claims, and the post has since been removed.

The game ball rests in the pitcher's circle between innings during a game of the Durham Regional between the Duke Blue Devils and the Howard Bison in Durham, North Carolina. Mandatory Credit: William Howard-Imagn Images

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A former Lady Dukes Regional Director faces an $8.07 million judgment as a federal court takes steps to collect the money in a separate case involving fraud allegations.

The ball goes into a catcher's glove during warmups between innings during a high school softball game.

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New details emerge after Hendersonville softball player Kinsley Carter’s death as the investigation continues and the Tennessee community seeks answers.

A Little League baseball sits on the pitcher's mound during the second inning of the Little League World Series championship game at Howard J. Lamade Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matthew O'Haren-Imagn Images

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Little League International has parted ways with Southwest Region Director Blaine Whitmire following a turbulent period for the Southwest Region.

The Lady Dukes travel softball organization and its owner, James Lamar, have been named in a lawsuit over unpaid uniform bills.

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The Lady Dukes and owner James Lamar face a lawsuit from Wooter Apparel alleging more than $100,000 in unpaid travel ball uniform orders.

Paytn Monticelli testified in court and will return to LSU for a fifth year in 2027.

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Paytn Monticelli details her courtroom fight for LSU eligibility, the legal battle surrounding her case and what it means for her softball future.

Ole Miss' Emilee Boyer talks with teammates before facing Texas Tech during the Lubbock Regional of the NCAA Division I softball tournament, Sunday, May 17, 2026, at Tracy Sellers Field.

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A Louisiana ruling clears the path for three Ole Miss softball players to return, giving the Rebels a potential boost moving forward.

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College softball faces growing questions about coach-athlete boundaries, university hiring practices and a coaching pipeline that may move athletes into positions of power too quickly.

Ex-Cal softball coach Chelsea Spencer is being sued by a former student-athlete named Jane Doe R.O.

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A lawsuit alleges former Cal softball coach Chelsea Spencer pursued an illicit sexual relationship with one of her top pitchers, then retaliated after the player ended the relationship by reducing her playing time and threatening suicide.

Three members of the Texas Tech Red Raiders softall team were injured in a jet ski incident on Thursday. Mandatory Credit: Brett Rojo-Imagn Images

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Multiple Texas Tech softball team members were injured in a jet ski accident. Here’s what we know about the incident and the reported injuries.

Maren Angus

Joined: Mar 27, 2025

Angus: Travel Softball Sells Families a Dream. Who Holds the Organizations Accountable?

UPDATED: Athletics Mercado Teams Leave Organization Amid Sexual Harassment Allegations

Private California University Terminates All Athletics, Effective Immediately

Oklahoma High School Softball Player Returns to Field After Life-Threatening Health Battle

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EXCLUSIVE: All Women’s Sports Network to Broadcast Inaugural Sarasota Classic Softball Tournament in 2027

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Oklahoma District Administrator Removed From Position After Controversy-Filled Summer

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Corona Angels Part Ways With Coach Following Disturbing Allegations

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Former Lady Dukes Regional Director Faces $8 Million Judgment as Collection Process Begins

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Tennessee Community Still Searching for Answers After High School Softball Player’s Death

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Little League International Parts Ways With Southwest Region Director Amid Controversy

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Lady Dukes and Owner, Husband of Duke Softball Coach, Sued for More Than $100,000 Over Unpaid Travel Ball Uniforms

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Exclusive: Paytn Monticelli Details Her Courtroom Fight for LSU Softball Eligibility

Louisiana Ruling Clears Path for Three Ole Miss Softball Players to Return

College Softball Has a Coaching Problem. Could Pro Softball Be Part of the Solution?

Lawsuit Claims Former Cal Softball Coach Chelsea Spencer Targeted Player “Almost Immediately”

UPDATED: Texas Tech Transfer Pitcher Among Players Injured in Jet Ski Accident