NEW YORK -- At this time last year, Odicci Alexander-Bennett was preparing for her first AUSL season while performing the ultimate multitask of also carrying a baby inside her. Fast forward to one year later, and that baby will now be in the stands watching her mom pitch all summer

NEW YORK -- As commissioner of the Athletes Unlimited Softball League (AUSL), Kim Ng has a job that, in many ways, closely resembles what commissioners of pro men’s leagues do. She is responsible for scouting out sites for potential expansion, examining revenue numbers and evaluating ideal broadcast partners. There is,

MILWAUKEE -- With the preeminent women’s professional softball league less than a week away from beginning its season, the Athletes Unlimited Softball League added to its ownership group on Thursday with investments from the Milwaukee Brewers -- the first Major League club to invest directly in the AUSL -- and

One of the most iconic awards in baseball is heading back to the professional softball ranks. The Athletes Unlimited Softball League and Rawlings announced that the Gold Glove Award will be presented to the AUSL’s top defender at the end of the 2026 season in late July. According to a

The end of the college baseball and softball seasons are here. With that, some players will be playing in their final games before moving on to other things, including -- for a select few -- furthering their baseball or softball careers as a pro. Two of those players are Tennessee's

For those eagerly awaiting the Athletes Unlimited Softball League's second season, the countdown can now officially be measured in days -- Opening Day is scheduled for June 9, and all six teams will be in action for the occasion.

It was early 2025 when Sis Bates first heard her mom was having terrible stomach pains. Still, she didn't quite realize the extent of what was going on. Her mother, Michelle, likely didn't want to worry her daughter, the star shortstop, as she was embarking on the inaugural season of

Ahead of the second season of the Athletes Unlimited Softball League, the six AUSL teams announced their selections in the 2026 AUSL Collegiate Draft on Monday night. The first of 17 picks was held by the Carolina Blaze, who selected right-handed pitcher Karlyn Pickens out of the University of Tennessee.

Monday night, 17 college softball superstars will have their dreams realized. The Athletes Unlimited Softball League College Draft airs at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN2, when those 17 recipients of the league’s “Golden Tickets” find out their new homes in the next step of their softball careers. The AUSL’s six

ARLINGTON -- Michaela Edenfield grew up in the era of YouTubers. The Florida State alumna and current Texas Volts catcher would spend hours watching tutorials from makeup artists like Jaclyn Hill, Tati Westbrook and Jeffree Star. The inspiration carried over in the new era of shortform vertical videos, now on

Last season, 12 professional softball careers began with an Athletes Unlimited Softball League Golden Ticket; this year, 17 more players will be joining the ranks. A golden ticket in the AUSL -- as opposed to any of the other mystical golden tickets you may know of already -- is, in

Ailana Agbayani could soon be a big name beyond college softball, and rightly so. With her receipt of an AUSL Golden Ticket on Friday, she's earned herself a guaranteed selection in the upcoming 2026 AUSL College Draft on May 4, quite a promising start to her young career. Coming into

Texas Tech superstar NiJaree Canady has had plenty of shining moments throughout her college career, but the glimmer of a golden ticket marked the start of her next chapter. Canady was presented the first 2026 Athletes Unlimited Softball League golden ticket, signifying her selection in this year’s AUSL College Draft.

In June 2024, Alyssa Denham went to field a routine ground ball when a sudden tweak in her back didn’t feel great. She played through a short, three-week season of professional softball in Wichita, Kan., as the injury progressed. She couldn’t bend down to put dirt on her hands between

“We’re going to do it right, and you’re going to see the results.” Sports executive Reid Ryan spoke boldly about his enthusiasm for the Texas Volts in Round Rock at the team’s press conference last month. And for good reason -- the Volts’ home field at Dell Diamond is an

Professional softball fans had the opportunity to ask questions and receive answers directly from the source on Thursday. Athletes Unlimited Softball League Commissioner Kim Ng hosted an “Ask Me Anything” (AMA) session on Reddit where she answered questions from the league’s supporters for 30 minutes. The conversations took place on

The Athletes Unlimited Softball League has rapidly evolved in less than a year since its launch, marked by a first-of-its-kind partnership with Major League Baseball and the addition of two new franchises.

After barnstorming its way into softball fans’ hearts in its inaugural season, the Athletes Unlimited Softball League has selected the six cities that will serve as the lasting homes of its newly expanded field of teams. Say hello to the Carolina Blaze, Chicago Bandits, Oklahoma City Spark, Portland Cascade, Texas

ORLANDO, Fla. -- Montana Fouts walked into the Bonnet Creek Ballroom at the Signia by Hilton on Tuesday night. Unlike the baseball writers typing away at the news of the day, Fouts was on a mission. Fouts threw a bullpen in the ballroom at baseball’s annual Winter Meetings, showcasing the

Following a sensational inaugural season, the Athletes Unlimited Softball League has expanded by two teams -- the Bandits, Blaze, Talons and Volts will be joined in 2026 by the Oklahoma City Spark and Cascade. The AUSL Expansion Draft, through which the two new franchises will be building their rosters, began

Sam Landry, the first overall pick in the inaugural AUSL Draft last year, was caught in a bit of a whirlwind when she joined the Volts. She had just three days off between nearly leading Oklahoma to an NCAA championship and joining the pros. Her performance was, in her own

The new additions to the AUSL -- the Oklahoma City Spark and Cascade -- have a tall order next month. Both expansion teams will build their teams from scratch at the AUSL Draft on Dec. 1, live on ESPNU at 7 p.m. ET. For fans of the Bandits, Blaze, Talons

In building off the success of its debut season, Athletes Unlimited Softball League is expanding for the 2026 season. As part of that process, each of the four original teams (Talons, Blaze, Bandits and Volts) were allowed to protect five players, with the two new teams (Cascade and Oklahoma City

LAS VEGAS -- Thursday brought a fitting ending to a year that saw the remarkable debut season of the Athletes Unlimited Softball League: Four of the AUSL’s best players were honored at the MLB Awards from the Chelsea Theater in Las Vegas.

• Erin Coffel won MVP and Hitter of

Following a breakout inaugural season fueled by sellout crowds across the country, record viewership and social engagement, and a strategic investment by Major League Baseball, the Athletes Unlimited Softball League (AUSL) has unveiled two new teams set to make their debut in the league in 2026. AUSL has officially welcomed