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WPBL kicks off four-city, pro women's baseball with big streaming plans
sports25 days ago

WPBL kicks off four-city, pro women's baseball with big streaming plans

The Women’s Professional Baseball League (WPBL) launches this weekend with four teams—Los Angeles Queens, San Francisco Firebells, Boston Hunters, and New York Heights—playing 30 regular-season games at Springfield, Illinois’ Robin Roberts Stadium while ESPN streams 37 games (YouTube will carry international coverage). After drawing 600+ tryout participants, 120 advanced and 60 secured final rosters, signaling a fresh era for women’s pro baseball that builds on the AAGPBL legacy. The league, co-founded by Justine Siegal, draws talent from diverse paths (softball, collegiate baseball, Banana Ball, international players) and aims to create a lasting pipeline and wider audience for the sport, with notable players and stories from across the globe shaping its inaugural season.

via The New York Times|
#pro-sports#sports#streaming
49ers' 2026 rookies show early promise on Day 1 of minicamp
sports3 months ago

49ers' 2026 rookies show early promise on Day 1 of minicamp

Day 1 of the 49ers’ two-day minicamp featured the 2026 rookie class taking the field for the first time, with De’Zhaun Stribling debuting at No. 15 and showing in drills, Kaelon Black wearing No. 26 and catching a pass, and several UDFA standouts like Khalil Dinkins and Will Pauling flashing. Preston Stone participated on a tryout basis, Omari Porter and Eli Blakely made early defensive plays, and Mykel Williams continued ACL rehab as the team eyes an early 2026 return.

via NBC Sports Bay Area & California|
#49ers#minicamp#rookies
Vikings begin 2026 rookie minicamp with 57 players in audition
sports3 months ago

Vikings begin 2026 rookie minicamp with 57 players in audition

The Vikings opened their 2026 rookie minicamp at the Twin Cities Orthopedics Performance Center on May 8 with 2026 draftees, undrafted rookies, and invited players; six rostered Vikings with limited NFL experience and three veterans with pro backgrounds were also set to participate, and the club released a 57-player, position-by-position list detailing all participants.

via Minnesota Vikings|
#cooper-rush#rookie-minicamp#sports
Titans Day 2 Minicamp Highlights: Draft Picks Sit, UDFA Standouts Shine
teamfootball-news3 months ago

Titans Day 2 Minicamp Highlights: Draft Picks Sit, UDFA Standouts Shine

Day 2 of the Titans’ rookie minicamp featured eight draft picks largely focusing on conditioning, while 11 undrafted free agents and 58 tryout players filled the field. Notable happenings included UDFA Brock Rechsteiner and Xavier Restrepo making plays, Jeadyn Lukus with an interception, and several drill highlights (including Tyren Montgomery) as coaches assess movement and athleticism ahead of the offseason program next week.

via Tennessee Titans|
#draft-picks#rookie-minicamp#teamfootball-news
Packers Launch 2026 Prep With Rookie Minicamp Kickoff
sports3 months ago

Packers Launch 2026 Prep With Rookie Minicamp Kickoff

The Green Bay Packers kick off their 2026 preparations with a two-day rookie minicamp featuring six draft picks, undrafted free agents, and several tryout invitees; due to a crowded 90-man roster, many rookies will be under contract but the camp will determine which UDFAs earn contracts and which tryouts can earn a spot on the 53-man roster, with full camp roster updates and UDFA tracker to follow.

via Acme Packing Company|
#53-man-roster#green-bay-packers#rookie-minicamp
Flag Football Players Seek Olympic Opportunity Amid NFL Interest
sports1 year ago

Flag Football Players Seek Olympic Opportunity Amid NFL Interest

Darrell 'Housh' Doucette advocates for fair opportunities for flag football players to compete in the 2028 Olympics, emphasizing their skill and dedication, and expressing confidence that they can win gold without NFL players. Experts believe NFL players will quickly adapt and that the sport's transferability from tackle football gives them an edge, but the competition will be limited by NFL roster restrictions.

via NBC Sports|
#flag-football#nfl#olympics
"From Ball Person to Bucket List: My Journey to Join the U.S. Open Ball Crew"
sports3 years ago

"From Ball Person to Bucket List: My Journey to Join the U.S. Open Ball Crew"

Over 500 hopefuls competed for 120 spots as ball people for the U.S. Open during a week of tryouts, showcasing their speed, agility, and ability to blend into the background of the tournament. Ranging in age from 14 to their mid-70s, applicants from all over the country participated in drills to quickly and quietly roll, retrieve, and toss balls. The auditions were described as a "dream" by many, with only a select few receiving the coveted email confirming their acceptance.

via The New York Times|
#auditions#ball-person#sports
Steelers' Rookie Minicamp: Impressions, Bonding, and Signings.
sports3 years ago

Steelers' Rookie Minicamp: Impressions, Bonding, and Signings.

The Pittsburgh Steelers welcomed 51 players to their rookie minicamp, including seven players drafted in the 2023 NFL Draft and players on a try-out basis. Day 2 included videos, interviews, and photos of the rookies in their first action of their professional careers. The minicamp will continue for one more day before the team moves on to Organized Team Activities (OTAs) and mandatory minicamp.

via Behind The Steel Curtain|
#2023-nfl-draft#nfl#pittsburgh-steelers