WOMEN'S SPORTS: The latest news and insider insights from USA TODAY Studio IX. The run-rule, or "mercy rule" in softball, has been around for the NCAA tournament and for the WCWS, except for the ...

Weather permitting, they’ll all be in action Thursday, and in a little over a week, one of them will hoist the NCAA championship trophy. If you need a quick refresher on the format, the ...

A big piece of the Texas Longhorns' national championship-winning squad will be playing professional softball. Mia Scott was ...

The Athletes Unlimited Softball League made its debut after a year of buildup and a recent collaboration with Major League ...

With Texas Longhorns softball Head Coach Mike White leading the Longhorns to their first national championship in program history, it's no surprise when awards ...

For the first time in years, major men’s softball championships are returning to Saginaw, and they’ll take the field at Hoyt ...

Arkansas' Bri Ellis and Texas Tech's NiJaree Canady highlight the USA TODAY Sports Network 2025 All-American softball awards.

West Jordan had never won a softball state championship in school history, but senior BYU commit Rita Tavita helped the Jags get over the hump in 2025.

Take a look at these 10 standouts from the 2025 Shore Conference Tournament. Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle. Aimee Notaro - IF - Marlboro - Sr. As has been the case all ...