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Australia to host 2027 Women’s Softball World Cup Finals

The WBSC Women’s Softball World Cup will return to Australia in April 2027 in Redcliffe, Queensland, 45 minutes outside of Brisbane, returning to the country where the inaugural World Cup was played in 1965. “We’re thrilled with the announcement of Redcliffe as host of the WBSC Women’s Softball World Cup Finals 2027,” said WBSC President […]

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USA Gymnastics Oklahoma City
Oklahoma City Mayor David Holt, center, appeared on-stage during the 2022 TEAMS Conference in Oklahoma City. He was joined by Stefanie Korepin, USA Gymnastics chief programs officer, and Olympic legend Bart Conner. Photo by Jared Wickerham

Q&A: Oklahoma City Mayor David Holt

When organizers this week revealed the initial schedule for the 2028 Olympic Summer Games, there were two notable sports listed outside of Southern California. The softball and canoe slalom events will take place more than 1,300 miles east of Los Angeles, in Oklahoma City, under the direction of Michael Byrnes, president and general manager of […]

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Oklahoma City to Host 2026 WBSC Women’s World Cup Group Stage

Devon Park in Oklahoma City will be one of three hosts for the 2026 World Baseball Softball Confederation Women’s World Cup Group Stage, joining Lima, Peru, and Prague. This will be the first time Oklahoma City has hosted Women’s World Cup action. Oklahoma City is the longtime host of the NCAA Women’s College World Series […]

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USA Wheelchair Softball International World Series

Bloomington to Host 2025 USA Wheelchair Softball International World Series

The 2025 USA Wheelchair Softball International World Series will be held at Mall of America in Bloomington, Minnesota, from August 14–16. The event, hosted by the Courage Kenny Rehabilitation Institute, will bring more than 300 athletes and their families to Minnesota for the international competition. The USA Wheelchair Softball International World Series will take place across […]

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Game Day USA

Game Day USA Celebrates 20th Anniversary

Game Day USA, which specializes in amateur baseball and softball event production and management, celebrated Opening Day for its 20th anniversary season on April 4 its preseason championships on the new synthetic turf fields at Crown Point Sports Complex in Indiana. “Opening Day always creates a sense of anticipation and excitement, but this year is […]

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Perfect Game SEC

Perfect Game Hires Mary Williams for Softball Division

Perfect Game has announced the appointment of Mary Williams, a former softball player from East Carolina University, as a managing partner. Perfect Game SEC Softball provides tournaments that foster player development and showcase young athletes. Williams will lead the growth and development of softball tournaments while bringing nearly 3,500 teams with her. “I couldn’t be […]

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Perfect Game Acquires Triangle Top Gun Sports, Partners With Cincy Flames

Perfect Game has acquired Triangle Top Gun Sports LLC, a youth organization in the Carolinas, while also announcing a partnership with Cincy Flames, a high school-age baseball tournament organization which will now fall under the Perfect Game banner. Triangle Top Gun Sports runs approximately 4,000 youth teams annually in AA (D3) and AAA (D2) baseball […]

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USA Softball Board

USA Softball Adds Eight New Board of Directors Members

USA Softball has announced the election of eight new members to its board of directors through 2026. Tony Gowell was elected Region 1 Vice President, joined by new Region 9 Vice President Rick Hansen. The elected at-large member is Beverly Wiley, while Jari Askins is an independent member. Four new athlete representatives join the board […]

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Ripken Softball

Cooperstown All Star Village to Host All-Ripken Softball Games

Cooperstown All Star Village will host a softball tournament for the first time as part of the All-Ripken Softball Games Powered by Under Armour. The event will take place from August 29 to September 1 featuring 10U, 12U and 14U players from across the country. Adding more softball to the Ripken portfolio has been a […]

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