ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED ON SOFTBALLONSI Meredith Haskew Grant was seen physically fighting two of the opponent’s coaches. | Tattooed Ump Official Softball coaches getting into arguments and disputes on the field is inevitable in the game. But when it becomes physical, and your eight-and-under team is watching, it’s a whole different story. In a shocking video caught on the GameChanger app, 8U Fury Platinum Chattanooga coach Meredith Haskew Grant was seen physically fighting two

ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED ON SOFTBALLONSI The Stetson and Florida softball teams paused their game on Wednesday to watch the launch of the Orion spacecraft. | Stetson Athletics The No.7 Florida Gators and Stetson Hatters softball teams had a front row seat to history on Wednesday evening. While playing at Patricia Wilson Field in Deland, Fla, just about an hour away from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center, the game was abruptly stopped for players and the sold-out crowd to watch the lau

ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED ON SOFTBALLONSI Sophomore Miali Guachino threw a complete game in the circle on Sunday to take down LSU. | OU Athletics The top-ranked Southeastern Conference showdown between the Oklahoma Sooners and the Louisiana State Tigers has made viewership history. According to ESPN PR, game three of the series in Baton Rouge last Sunday eclipsed 618,000 viewers, becoming the second-most-watched regular-season softball game since 2015. Broadcast on ESPN’s main c

ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED ON SOFTBALLONSI Kendall Wells has made SEC history with 27 home runs and counting. | Oklahoma Athletics In just the 37th game of her collegiate career, Oklahoma freshman Kendall Wells has made history. The right-handed slugger hit her 27th home run to set a Southeastern Conference (SEC) single-season home run record, surpassing the 2025 USA Player of the Year, Bri Ellis. Her three-run blast in the sixth inning completed the Sooners’ 12-3 defeat over Wich

ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED ON SOFTBALLONSI Ella Cunningham was the brunt of obscene chants from Southern Miss. | Troy Athletics The Southern Mississippi softball team is under fire after allegedly yelling obscene chants at Troy’s Ella Cunningham this weekend. In a since-deleted post, Cunningham’s dad, Matt, admitted she had been the brunt of “obese” chants the entire series from Southern Mississippi players, coaches, and fans. “When absolutely classless softball players, fans, an

ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED ON SOFTBALLONSI A drop-dead time was called in the Oregon vs. Northwestern game due to Oregon's travel schedule. | NATHAN J. FISH/THE OKLAHOMAN / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images The consequences of Oregon being in the Big Ten Conference have begun to show themselves. While the Oregon and Northwestern softball programs were in the midst of a series finale on Saturday, at the Ballpark in Rosemont, Ill., a drop-dead time was called at 3 p.m. CT due to th

ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED ON SOFTBALLONSI NiJaree Canady was given the first AUSL Golden Ticket of 2026. | Texas Tech Athletics The Athletes Unlimited Softball League (AUSL) has officially begun handing out Golden Tickets to collegiate players, signifying their selection in the 2026 AUSL College Draft. The first one went out on Friday night to one of the best two-ways in the game, with the help of an NFL star. Texas Tech ace NiJaree Canady was surprised at Tracy Sellers Field on

Texas Tech made it to Orlando to sweep UCF. | Texas Tech Athletics As it turns out, the airlines might be to blame for the cancellation of the highly anticipated rematch between Texas Tech and Florida State last Wednesday. Packed and ready with the intention to face Stetson on Tuesday, followed by the Seminoles and UCF later on in the week, the Red Raiders’ tickets were nowhere to be found at the airport counter, according to head coach Gerry Glasco. “A very confusing sprin

ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED ON SOFTBALLONSI Jayden Heavener's pitch has gone viral on social media. | LSU Athletics LSU’s pitcher Jayden Heavener has found herself in the center of social media controversy. In the series finale against South Carolina, sophomore Heavener was seen shooing away Karley Shelton, the second batter she faced, after collecting a strikeout. Fans and former collegiate stars on X are calling it unprofessional. “There are only 3-4 pitchers in all of college

ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED ON SOFTBALLONSI Texas Tech won't play Florida State again this regular season. | Nathan Giese/Avalanche-Journal / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images The cancellation of the highly anticipated non-conference matchup between No. 3 Texas Tech and No. 10 Florida State has sparked heated discussion on social media. With severe storms and a tornado risk slamming the East Coast, Texas Tech announced that the weather has made travel conditions tough for the team

ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED ON SOFTBALLONSI Texas Tech vs. Florida State has been cancelled due to weather on the East Coast. | Texas Tech Athletics The highly anticipated non-conference rematch between the Texas Tech Red Raiders and the Florida State Seminoles has been cancelled due to severe storms and a tornado risk slamming the East Coast. Set to play Stetson on Tuesday and the Seminoles on Wednesday, Texas Tech announced in a press release that the weather has made travel condi

ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED ON SOFTBALLONSI Karlyn Pickens returned to the circle after battling injury. | Dale Zanine-Imagn Images A historic start to the season for the No.1 Tennessee Lady Vols came to an end on Saturday when they dropped their first game in 2026 to No. 12 Mississippi State. To save the conference series on Sunday, the team needed their superhero out of the bullpen. Enter Karlyn Pickens. After an 11-day layoff battling an arm strain, the senior ace returned to th

ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED ON SOFTBALLONSI Tennessee outfielder Taelyn Holley (27) celebrates hitting a home run during a NCAA softball game between the Tennessee Lady Vols and LSU Tigers at Sherri Parker Lee Stadium in Knoxville, Tenn., on March 6, 2026. | Angelina Alcantar/News Sentinel / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images The No.1 Tennessee Lady Vols reached program history on Thursday when they grabbed their 25th straight win, taking down Lipscomb 12-0 in five innings. The 25-

ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED ON SOFTBALLONSI Former USA Olympian and UCLA standout Natasha Watley voiced her opinion regarding the decision to move the 2028 Olympic competition to Oklahoma City. | Jason Parkhurst-Imagn Images On March 28, 2025, the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games announced that softball would be held over 1,000 miles away in Oklahoma City, Okla. With the sport consistently left out of the Games, and now returning for the first time since Tokyo 2020, this decision lef

ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED ON SOFTBALLONSI Monica Abbott was selected as a member of the USA Softball Hall of Fame Class of 2026. | Michael Patrick/News Sentinel - USA TODAY Network via Imagn Content Services, LLC One of Tennessee softball’s greatest players to ever take the field is set to be inducted into the National Softball Hall of Fame. USA Softball announced Tuesday evening that Monica Abbott will be inducted into the 2026 Class and has been recognized for the accomplishmen

ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED ON SOFTBALLONI Rachel Garcia is spending her offseason from the AUSL playing for the Mexican Softball League. | AUSL Star pitcher Rachel Garcia was ejected from a Mexican Softball League (LMS) game on Thursday evening after umpires stated they found an illegal substance in her glove. Garcia, who is spending her offseason playing for Bravas de Leon and is leading the league in total strikeouts (142), quickly took to social media to defend herself. “I wan

ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED ON SOFTBALLONSI Karlyn Pickens has been ruled day-to-day. | Brett Rojo-Imagn Images The Tennessee Lady Vols superstar Karlyn Pickens has been ruled day-to-day after leaving the second inning against Belmont with an apparent injury on Tuesday evening, according to Cora Hall at Knoxville News Sentinel. "Karlyn suffered an arm strain during the Belmont game," Tennessee’s statement said. "She was evaluated Tuesday night and Wednesday morning. She is currentl

ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED ON SOFTBALLONSI Oklahoma catcher Kendall Wells (1) hits a home run during the home opener softball game between Oklahoma and Alabama State at Love’s Field in Norman Okla., on Thursday, Feb. 26, 2026. | NATHAN J. FISH/THE OKLAHOMAN / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images It’s no secret that the Oklahoma softball program has seen some of the best bats come and go throughout the years. Lauren Chamberlain broke the NCAA softball home run record in 2015 with 95

ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED ON SOFTBALLONSI May 16, 2025; Fayetteville, AR, USA; Oklahoma State Cowgirls starting pitcher/relief pitcher Ruby Meylan (66) points to her catcher after an out during the third inning against the Indiana Hoosiers. Oklahoma State won 11-6. Mandatory Credit: Brett Rojo-Imagn Images | Brett Rojo-Imagn Images When the No. 21 Oklahoma State Cowgirls open their season at home and host No. 9 Nebraska for three games, two of the hottest pitchers in the game, Rub

ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED ON SOFTBALLONSI Bri Ellis and Mike Trout met at the Angels' camp. | Bri Ellis, Instagram Major League Baseball and the Athletes Unlimited Softball League (AUSL) had a grand meetup in Tempe, Ariz., ahead of Spring Training games. 2025 Big 12 Player of the Year Devyn Netz and USA Softball Collegiate Player of the Year Bri Ellis had the opportunity to visit the Los Angeles Dodgers, Angels, and Chicago Cubs’ camps, and took pride in showing up the men. Form