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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

The AUSL season has started, but softball phenom NiJaree Canady is not on an active roster. Here's the latest on her status.

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Texas Softball Loses Another Coach as Tennessee Adds Veteran Staff Member

Arkansas Softball Loses Starting Shortstop to Transfer Portal

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

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

Oklahoma Softball All-American Outfielder Reportedly Enters Transfer Portal

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

2026 College Softball Transfer Portal Rankings: Top 10 Available Players

Tennessee Softball Reportedly Making Major Coaching Staff Changes

Former Oregon Softball Gold Glove Winner Announces Breast Cancer Diagnosis

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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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

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

Former Oklahoma National Champion, Auburn Pitcher Enters Transfer Portal

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

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

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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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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

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

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

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

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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

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

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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

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

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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

Thalia Martin will enter the transfer portal.

Auburn Softball Utility Player Enters Transfer Portal

Nyree White will not return as Houston's pitching coach in 2027.

Houston Softball to Part Ways With Pitching Coach

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Mizzou infielder Avery Adcock entered the transfer portal.

Mizzou Softball Loses Freshman Infielder to Transfer Portal

The Eugene Regional is one of the most expensive tickets in the 2026 NCAA Tournaments.

How Much Are NCAA Softball Regional Tickets? Comparing All 16 Sites

Hailey Nutter will enter the transfer portal.

Kentucky Softball Pitcher Announces Intentions to Enter Transfer Portal

Oklahoma and Texas open the 2026 postseason as favorites to win the Women's College World Series.

Who’s the Team to Beat? Early Betting Favorites for the Women’s College World Series

South Dakota opens the 2026 NCAA Tournament in the Lincoln Regional against Nebraska.

South Dakota Softball’s Historic NCAA Tournament Berth Creates Emotional Homecoming for Nebraska Natives

Jordan Woolery is a top 10 finalist for USA Softball Collegiate Player of the Year.

USA Softball Reveals Top 10 Finalists for 2026 Collegiate Player of the Year

Jen Williams has stepped down from her position as head coach of Dartmouth softball.

Jen Williams Announces Resignation from Dartmouth Softball

Arizona State Sun Devils outfielder Tanya Windle (44) celebrates after hitting a home run in the second inning of a Big 12 softball tournament game between the Oklahoma State Cowgirls and the Arizona State Sun Devils at Devon Park Oklahoma City, Friday, May 8, 2026. Arizona State won 11-7.

These 6 Teams Outside the Top 16 Could Bust the NCAA Softball Tournament Bracket

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Brie Howard has entered the transfer portal

Austin Peay Softball Program Record-Holder Enters Transfer Portal

Olivia Pichardo was the first female to play Division I baseball and is entering the transfer portal to play softball in 2027.

First Female to Play Division I Baseball Enters NCAA Transfer Portal to Play Softball

UNC softball has parted ways with pitching coach Maddie Holub

North Carolina Softball Parts Ways with Pitching Coach

Jacy Harrelson has entered the transfer portal

ASUN Softball Pitcher of the Year Enters Transfer Portal

Jacey Schuler has entered the transfer portal.

Michigan State Softball Ace Enters Transfer Portal

LSU was named the 16th overall seed of the 2026 NCAA Softball Tournament.

Baton Rouge Regional: Schedule & Updates

Oregon is the No. 14 overall seed in the 2026 NCAA Softball Tournament.

Eugene Regional: Schedule & Updates

Texas Tech was named the No. 11 overall seed for the 2026 NCAA Softball Tournament.

Lubbock Regional: Schedule & Updates

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Georgia was named the No. 10 overall seed for the 2026 NCAA Softball Tournament.

Athens Regional: Schedule & Updates

UCLA earned the seventh overall seed for the 2026 NCAA Softball Tournament.

Los Angeles Regional: Schedule & Updates

Nebraska is the No. 4 seed in the 2026 NCAA Softball Tournament.

Lincoln Regional: Schedule & Updates

Oklahoma is the No. 3 seed in the 2026 NCAA Softball Tournament.

Norman Regional: Schedule & Updates

Texas was named the No. 2 overall seed for the 2026 NCAA Softball Tournament.

Austin Regional: Schedule & Updates

The 2026 NCAA Softball Tournament bracket is set, with championship dreams on the line across the country.

2026 NCAA Division I Softball Tournament: Bracket, Schedule & Updates

UConn won its second-straight BIG East Tournament championship.

UConn Claims Second-Straight Big East Tournament Championship

Lily West broke Creighton's all-time hits record.

Creighton’s Lily West Delivers Historic Performance in Big East Softball Tournament

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UCLA's Megan Grant broke the NCAA home run record with her 38th of the season.

UCLA Star Megan Grant Becomes NCAA Home Run Record Holder

Piper Ritter was let go of her coaching duties at Minnesota.

Minnesota Softball Parts Ways with Head Coach Piper Ritter

Oklahoma State starting pitcher Ruby Meylan (66) celebrates a win after an NCAA Big 12 softball tournament game between the Oklahoma State Cowgirls and the Utah Utes at Devon Park in Oklahoma City, on Thursday, May 7, 2026.

Oklahoma State Softball Coach Puts Big 12 on Blast Over Controversial Award Changes

Danielle Zymkowitz is an Illinois softball legend.

4 Candidates Illinois Softball Should Consider for Head Coach

The 2026 ACC Softball Tournament is being played at Virginia's Palmer Park.

How to Watch the 2026 ACC Softball Tournament with Schedule, Bracket, TV Channel

The 2026 Big Ten Tournament is being played at Maryland.

How to Watch the 2026 Big Ten Softball Tournament with Preview, Breakdown, TV Channel

UAB Softball head coach Taylor Smartt did not coach in the final five games of the 2026 regular season.

Allegations Against UAB Softball Coach Taylor Smartt Include Abuse, Racist Remarks and NCAA Violations

Omaha's Maddia Groff was named the 2026 Summit League Pitcher of the Year.

The Complete List of 2026 NCAA Softball Conference Awards

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