Why the Oklahoma City Spark’s Move to the AUSL was Impactful
The Oklahoma City Spark joining the AUSL is a major moment for the growth and stability of professional softball. Players, ...
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ESPN Extends Multi Year Partnership with Athletes Unlimited
Athletes Unlimited and ESPN have agreed to a new multi year deal that will feature expanded coverage across all AU ...
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Softball’s Explosive Surge: Record Crowds and a Brighter Pro Future
Softball is rising like never before. From record breaking attendance at the 2025 Women’s College World Series to the growth ...
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WCWS Sets New Viewership Records as Popularity Explodes
College softball’s popularity continues to soar, hitting all-time high viewership numbers at the 2025 Women’s College World Series, proving the ...
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Texas Leads Final Softball Rankings After Historic Championship Run
The Texas Longhorns secured their first-ever softball National Championship, topping final national polls as Texas Tech, Clemson, and Arkansas look ...
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- Lady Vols Sweep LSU in SEC Opener: Keeping It Simple, Big Comebacks & Gabby Leach Walk-Off March 9, 2026Charles Mays recaps Tennessee softball’s SEC-opening series sweep of No. 17 LSU at Sherri Parker Lee Stadium, highlighting the Lady Vols’ 23-0 start, calm “keep it simple” mindset, and two comeback wins after trailing 4-0 on consecutive days. He features comments from Emma Clarke on visualization and breathing techniques and from Karen Weekly on managing […]Charles Mays - Mays Sports Media
- Northeast Alabama CC Softball Coach Joe Guthrie on 10-0 Start, Big Wins, and Mustang Standouts February 16, 2026Charles Mays (Mays Sports Media) interviews Coach Joe Guthrie of the Northeast Alabama Community College Mustang Softball program as the team opens the season 10–0. Guthrie discusses the value of scheduling elite JUCO competition, including a three-game series win over McLennan and wins over Georgia Highlands and Central Alabama, and explains how creating a Division […]Charles Mays - Mays Sports Media
- Building a Championship Culture with Coach Donnie Danklefson | Trine University Softball NCAA Division III National Champions January 20, 2026Join Charles Mays from Mays Sports Media and Ricky Bumgardner Jr. as they sit down with Coach Donnie Danklefson from Trine University, the defending NCAA Division III softball national champions. In this episode, Coach D shares insights into his team's remarkable success, recruiting strategies, and the importance of character and culture in building a winning […]Charles Mays - Mays Sports Media
