The Utah Talons have won seven straight games to surge into first place in the Athletes Unlimited Softball League, and pitcher Montana Fouts has been a big reason why.

The AUSL turned one very good doggo into a three-sport star on Thursday. And no, we’re not talking about Air Bud. We’re talking about the multi-talented Champ, who served as the bat dog on Thursday during the first game of the AUSL’s Signature Series, an absolute thriller between the Utah

Another day, another piece of history for the Utah Talons. This time, it came on a highlight-reel play that was the first of its kind for the AUSL-leading Talons. With Utah already ahead of the Oklahoma City Spark 2-0, outfielder Jadelyn Allchin roped a fly ball to the gap in

The Athletes Unlimited Softball League has already seen some history in its second season, including an incredible 12-strikeout game from Utah Talons pitcher Montana Fouts. It’s not absurd to say we’re also watching the best offensive season to date in the league’s young history. Maya Brady is officially on Triple

Any time you’re at a ballfield or watching a game on TV, you’ll hear the language of baseball and softball. The sibling sports overlap in their vocabulary with terms like “southpaw,” “payoff pitch,” and “frozen rope.” Others are sport-specific, like “circle” for softball, while baseball uses “bump.” It takes an

The Athletes Unlimited Softball League has embarked upon a second season that is also a new beginning. After barnstorming its way across the country in its inaugural year, the AUSL is now structured as a more traditional, city-based league in 2026 and going forward. The league has six teams --

Maya Brady does nothing but rake. Brady has recorded a hit in all eight games so far this season for the OKC Spark in the AUSL. She has a league-leading 13 hits and her .520 average ranks second among all batters. This is a continuation of her strong work in

We just saw one of the greatest pitching performances in the Athletes Unlimited Softball League’s young history. Utah Talons ace Montana Fouts set a new league record with 12 strikeouts in Thursday’s 4-3 win over the Texas Volts. She completed all seven innings, scattering five hits and taking home a

MIAMI -- While her Oklahoma City Spark teammates take swings in the cages and run through the rhythm of a professional practice, left-handed pitcher Maya Johnson is elsewhere, spending another hour in treatment and managing a body that demands more attention than most ever see. Lupus, an autoimmune disease that

Phillies legends Ryan Howard, Jimmy Rollins and Shane Victorino, along with Braves Hall of Fame outfielder Andruw Jones, have just learned that some of the biggest stars will be joining them at MLBx: All-Star 3-on-3. Joining the MLBx derby -- which awards players for both home runs and defensive plays

Less than two weeks removed from the Women's College World Series, the final 2026 AUSL draftees are at last filtering in to begin their professional careers. One of those players is NiJaree Canady, the No. 2 pick in this year's College Draft out of Texas Tech, who made her professional

Broken bats are a common occurrence on the diamond. Jam shots, off the end of the bat, etc. … it’s normal to see a cracked piece of lumber flying out of the batter’s box. In softball, though, where the pros are still using metal and composite bats? Not so common.

Ana Gold is a softball star. She's the all-time home run leader at Duke. She was drafted ninth overall in the 2025 AUSL College Draft. She went on to win Rookie of the Year in the inaugural season of the top softball league on the globe -- leading all rookies

Eric Collins, the play-by-play commentator for the NBA’s Charlotte Hornets, is known for losing his mind -- and his voice -- to deliver electric calls during TV broadcasts. On Thursday, Collins brought his energy to the diamond for an Athletes Unlimited Softball League matchup between the Portland Cascade and the

On the heels of a thrilling Opening Day, the second season of the Athletes Unlimited Softball League continues to deliver marquee moments. The second day of the season included an iconic first home run and a highly-anticipated showdown in the circle. Here’s a recap of the top moments from Day

The second season of the Athletes Unlimited Softball League (AUSL) kicked off with an entertaining tripleheader on Tuesday. And for some, it was even historic. Here's a look at the top moments from each game.

VERO BEACH, Fla. – When Dallas Escobedo Magee arrived at AUSL preseason camp at the Jackie Robinson Training Complex in Vero Beach, she wasn’t just preparing for another season. She was becoming part of something she had spent years watching grow from thousands of miles away. After seven seasons with

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.