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Dad’s on-field carry after daughter’s injury goes viral at softball world series

A heartwarming moment from the Johnston County Little League Softball World Series: dad Ben Catarozzoli carried his injured daughter Sophie onto the field to celebrate after their team won, describing it as “dad instincts.” Sophie had sprained her ankle in the first inning and used crutches, but still joined the team in celebration; the moment was captured in a viral SportsCenter NEXT video. Sophie will wear a boot for 4–6 weeks, but she and her teammates are basking in the victory. Former Oklahoma star Jayda Coleman even sent Sophie a congratulatory video message.

via TODAY.com|

#father-daughter #little-league #softball

softball2 months ago•30 min saved

Frahm Returns to Husker Softball as Assistant Coach

Two-time NFCA Player of the Year Jordy Frahm returns to Nebraska softball as an assistant coach, bringing elite two-way experience and a history of Nebraska and Oklahoma national success. Frahm, a Papillion native and former Big Ten Player/Pitcher of the Year, helped the Huskers reach the 2026 Women’s College World Series and aided their Big Ten title run, and will contribute across multiple coaching roles under Rhonda Revelle as she continues to grow the program.

via huskers.com|

#coaching-staff #frahm #jordy-frahm

sports2 months ago•3 min saved

Nebraska Softball Star Frahm Confirms Baby on the Way During CWS

Nebraska two-way standout Jordy Frahm revealed she is pregnant, expecting her first child in December 2026, announced with her husband after a 2026 season highlighted by a NCAA-record 20 home runs and 20 wins and a National Player of the Year selection. Frahm, who transferred from Oklahoma to Nebraska and battled an ACL tear in 2024, helped lead the Cornhuskers deep into postseason play before their College World Series run ended with a loss to Texas.

via New York Post|

#college-world-series #jordy-frahm #nebraska-cornhuskers

sports2 months ago•2 min saved

Pregnant and Unstoppable: Jordy Frahm Shines for Nebraska at WCWS

Nebraska softball star Jordy Frahm played the Women’s College World Series while pregnant, delivering a leadoff home run and totaling 18 innings with 17 strikeouts as Nebraska advanced to the WCWS final for the first time since 2013; she and husband Trey Frahm announced a baby due December 2026, capping a standout senior season that saw her go 21-6 with a 1.37 ERA and 251 strikeouts.

via Sports Illustrated|

#jordy-frahm #nebraska-cornhuskers #pregnant

sports2 months ago•2 min saved

Pregnant and Powerful: Frahm’s Record-Setting 2026 Nebraska Softball Run

Jordy Frahm capped a record-breaking 2026 season for Nebraska softball by competing through pregnancy, delivering standout hitting and pitching as the Huskers reached the Women’s College World Series. She hit .403 with 20 home runs, 51 RBIs, 11 doubles, 60 runs, a .806 slugging and .496 on-base percentage, and went in the circle with a 1.37 ERA, 12 saves and 251 strikeouts. In WCWS play, she homered in the opener and carried a no-hitter into the sixth in a 3-1 loss to Texas, after helping Nebraska to a 5-3 win over Arkansas in 10 innings and contributing in a loss to Alabama. Frahm earned USA Softball Collegiate Player of the Year and NFCA Player of the Year for a second straight season—the first back-to-back winner since the awards began—before delaying professional softball due to her pregnancy, with plans to stay involved in growing the sport.

via Sports Illustrated|

#jordy-frahm #nebraska #pregnant-athlete

sports2 months ago•1 min saved

Rife-Stevenson Collision Lights Up Drake Maye’s MayeDay Softball Classic

Drake Maye hosted the MayeDay Softball Classic to benefit his foundation, with Patriots players and celebrities; a notable moment came when running back Rhamondre Stevenson collided with comedian Matt Rife during the game, after Maye finished second in the home run derby earlier in the day. Cornerback Christian Gonzalez attended amid contract talks as the Patriots prepare for OTAs through June 11 and mandatory minicamp starting June 15, with the event also featuring a silent auction and raffle.

via Bleacher Report|

#celebrity #mayeday #nfl

sports2 months ago•2 min saved

Postgame Feud Dims Tennessee-Texas Tech Softball Win

After Tennessee beat Texas Tech 2-1, a postgame exchange between Tennessee coach Karen Weekly and TTU infielder Taylor Pannell sparked social-media drama, with Pannell and his father disputing the handshake-line conversation and Weekly denying claiming Pannell made a mistake; the incident, tied to Pannell’s transfer and NIL-era tensions, overshadowed the game.

via Sports Illustrated|

#college-softball #softball #sports

sports2 months ago•5 min saved

WCWS duel ends in a 1-1 tie as Tennessee and Texas Tech trade late scoring

Live updates from the Women's College World Series show No. 7 Tennessee and No. 11 Texas Tech tied 1-1 through seven innings after a seventh-inning sac fly and a challenged-at-home call overturned—setting up a late-inning showdown between Karlyn Pickens and Kaitlyn Terry as the winner approaches the championship series.

via Rocky Top Insider|

#ncaa #softball #sports

sports2 months ago•5 min saved

Nebraska Softball Faces Alabama in WCWS Showdown After Arkansas Thriller

Nebraska advanced in the WCWS winner's bracket with a 5-3, 10-inning win over Arkansas, highlighted by Hannah Coor's eighth-inning homer to tie and Ava Kuszak's walk-off two-run shot in the 10th. The No. 1 seed Huskers will face Alabama on Saturday in Oklahoma City. Alabama beat UCLA 6-3 to reach this matchup. The game is 6:00 p.m. CDT at Devon Park and will be televised on ESPN, with Huskers Radio Network coverage. Nebraska's pitching staff will be tested by Alabama's offense, while the Huskers look to ride momentum into another WCWS showdown.

via Sports Illustrated|

#alabama #nebraska #preview

sports2 months ago•17 min saved

Nebraska’s Kuszak delivers walk-off in 10th to topple Arkansas in WCWS opener

Nebraska walked off Arkansas 5-3 in the 10th inning on Ava Kuszak’s 2-run homer, capping a back-and-forth WCWS opener. Jordy Frahm pitched 133 pitches to earn the win as Nebraska extended its winning streak to 27, while Arkansas saw a late eighth-inning rally undone before Kuszak clinched the victory; Nebraska advances to face Alabama, and Arkansas moves to the loser's bracket against UCLA.

via Whole Hog Sports|

#arkansas #nebraska #softball

sports3 months ago•5 min saved

Nebraska Opens WCWS Run Against Arkansas, Powered by Frahm’s Return

No. 4 seed Nebraska faces No. 10 Arkansas in the Women’s College World Series opener in Oklahoma City, led by Jordy Frahm (USA Softball Player of the Year) as they navigate a bracket that includes Alabama and UCLA. Arkansas brings a 5-0 NCAA Tournament run and a strong lineup, while Nebraska’s transfers from Arkansas could provide insider familiarity. The game is at 8:30 p.m. CDT on ESPN2, with radio coverage on the Huskers Network.

via Sports Illustrated|

#arkansas #college-softball #nebraska

sports3 months ago•3 min saved

Hot mic mars ESPN softball broadcast as Texas defeats Arizona State 5-0

A hot-mic moment during ESPN's Texas vs. Arizona State softball game captured a vulgar remark, while play-by-play continued; Texas won 5-0 to secure a Women's College World Series berth, and the origin of the mic remains unclear amid a weekend of other sports rowdiness and controversy.

via New York Post|

#arizona-state-sun-devils #espn #hot-mic

sports-college-softball3 months ago•4 min saved

Kendall Wells Bounces Back After Helmet Blow, Finishes Historic Freshman Season

Oklahoma catcher Kendall Wells was hit in the helmet by a pitch during the Norman Super Regional vs. Mississippi State, left briefly, then returned to catch as coach Patty Gasso noted she looked woozy and would be monitored. Wells went 0-for-2 but stayed behind the plate for the rest of the game. She capped a historic freshman season with 39 home runs (NCAA freshman and OU single-season HR records, plus the SEC single-season HR mark), a .358 average and 88 RBIs. With the season over, Oklahoma turns to the transfer portal, which opens June 8 and runs through June 22 for players to declare their intent to explore options.

via Sports Illustrated|

#kendall-wells #oklahoma-sooners #softball

sports3 months ago•2 min saved

Mia Williams Sparks Tech as Florida Series Becomes Transfer-Drama Showcase

Texas Tech beat Florida 16-7 to reach the Women's College World Series, but Mia Williams— daughter of Jason Williams and a transfer from Florida—dominated headlines after Florida pitchers hit her five times. Florida coach Tim Walton was ejected for arguing balls and strikes, and the teams did not shake hands postgame amid tense exchanges. Williams went 1-for-3 with a two-run homer, while Tech coach Gerry Glasco praised her performance as they advance to the WCWS.

via Bleacher Report|

#college-sports #florida-gators #softball

sports3 months ago•5 min saved

Walton Ejected as Texas Tech Clinches Gainesville Super Regional, Ends Florida Softball Run

Texas Tech surged to a 16-7 run-rule win in the Gainesville Super Regional to knock Florida out of the NCAA softball tournament, with Florida head coach Tim Walton ejected in the bottom of the fifth amid spirited arguing over the strike zone. The series featured multiple homers and tense moments, including Mia Williams being hit by pitches five times. Florida’s season ends at 52-11, while Texas Tech advances to the Women's College World Series.

via Sports Illustrated|

#florida-gators #softball #sports