Why Softball Star Michaela Edenfield Does the 'Razzle Dazzle'

July 3, 2026 - Michaela Edenfield never takes a day off from serving looks on the softball field. Each game day with the Texas Volts, she creates a new eye makeup look that paints across her lids and temples, but it very well could grace a canvas. Throughout her illustrious career at Florida State, Edenfield gained recognition on the softball field and TikTok in rapid fashion. Her long home runs, skills as a catcher, and colorful makeup looks gained her a following. Now in her second year as a pro with the Texas Volts, Edenfield h... Full Story

Mary Iakopo on Her Name & American Samoa Softball

July 3, 2026 - What's in a name? When it comes to Chicago Bandits catcher Mary Iakopo, the terms "pride" and "professionalism" come readily to mind. There's pride in her Samoan heritage and in her role in helping the American Samoan Softball Association try to qualify for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. And there's the professionalism in the way she goes about her business in her second year with the Athletes Unlimited Softball League's Bandits. But first things first. And first of all, let's make sure we're saying Ms. Iakopo's las... Full Story

Night Mares Blow out Minot Honeybees in Series Opener

July 3, 2026 - Madison, WI - The Madison Night Mares (18-1) and Minot Honeybees (6-12) resumed and completed a game Friday morning that was suspended Thursday evening due to weather. The Night Mares wasted no time setting the tone, jumping ahead 2-0 in the bottom of the first on a two-run double by Tele Jennings (University of Arizona). Mickayla Tosch (Wichita State University) followed with an RBI single, as Madison piled up five runs in the opening frame to grab early control. In the third, Ryan Maddox (University of Washington) ri... Full Story

Ignite Rout Spitfires in 14-5 Complete Game by Mills

July 2, 2026 - The Ignite were firing on all cylinders Thursday night in game one of a four-game road trip to Grand Forks. The game saw Mia Johnson (UW-Parkside) strike her second grand slam of the year and Claire Calmes' (UW-Madison) fourth home run. The night was highlighted by a 10-strikeout complete game by Zoey Mills (EFSC). How It Happened Claire Calmes opened the scoring in the first inning with two outs on the board. A towering fourth homer of the year put the ignite up one. Zoey Mills collected 2 strikeouts and exited a base... Full Story

• Why Softball Star Michaela Edenfield Does the 'Razzle Dazzle' - Texas Volts (AUSL) July 3
• Mary Iakopo on Her Name & American Samoa Softball - Chicago Bandits (AUSL) July 3
• Night Mares Blow out Minot Honeybees in Series Opener - Madison Night Mares (NWLS) July 3
• Ignite Rout Spitfires in 14-5 Complete Game by Mills - Wausau Ignite (NWLS) July 2
• Sami Williams, Morgan Zerkle Fuel Bandits' Explosive 13-Hit Night - Chicago Bandits (AUSL) July 2
• The Stuff People Don't See: Kevin Flynn Named a Seattle Seawolves Legend - Seattle Seawolves (MLR) July 2
• LOVB Is the Destination for Top Talent - (LOVB) July 2
• 2026 AUSL Season Halfway Point: What We've Learned - (AUSL) July 2
• The Competitive Mindset Fueling Maya Johnson's Rise - Oklahoma City Spark (AUSL) July 2
• Jayda Coleman Delivers a Grand Slam as Talons Sweep Volts, 8-4 - Utah Talons (AUSL) July 1
• Spark Snap a Five-Game Losing Skid with Multiple Personal Firsts in 9-3 Win over Blaze - Oklahoma City Spark (AUSL) July 1
• The Eaglets Have Fledged and Schedule Changes for July 2nd and July 3rd - Madison Night Mares (NWLS) July 1
• AUSL Announces Fan-Voted Players Invited to 2026 All-Star Cup - (AUSL) July 1
• Talons Celebrate Inaugural Championship and Unveil 2025 Title Rings - Utah Talons (AUSL) June 30
• Habaneros Run-Rule Minot Tuesday - Mankato Habaneros (NWLS) June 30
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• A trio of Oregon alums are making an impact in the AUSL - AUSL KOIN.com (July 3)
  
• Wausau Ignite defeat Grand Forks Spitfires behind red-hot bats - NWLS Grand Forks Herald (July 3)
  
• OKC Spark vs Carolina Blaze in AUSL softball, see top photos - AUSL Daily Oklahoman (July 2)
  
• Pro Softball Booms as AUSL Viewership Surges 181% on ESPN - AUSL Just Women's Sports (July 1)
  
• Grand Forks Spitfires fall to La Crosse Steam 10-3 - NWLS Grand Forks Herald (July 1)
  
• VIDEO: 212 Hours Since @ChicagoHoundsRugbyMLR Won the MLR Championship and We'Re Still Not over It - MLR YouTube (June 30)
  
• AUSL Opens 2026 Season with 181% Viewership Increase - AUSL ESPN Press Room (June 29)
  
• AUSL Power Rankings: Week Four - AUSL On3.com (June 29)
  
• Why pro softball, NC State coach's unexpected summer job can benefit the program - AUSL Raleigh News & Observer (June 29)
  
• Tairia Flowers Has Cascade Contending in AUSL's Inaugural Season - AUSL Loyala Maramouth Athletics (June 29)
  
• Mattison Kwarta's two homers power Grand Forks Spitfires to win over La Crosse - NWLS Grand Forks Herald (June 29)
  
• Payton Gottshall records first win for Portland in 2026 AUSL season - AUSL Vols Wire (June 28)
  
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