College World Series Preview
Ah, the NCAA Women’s College World Series. A time for softball players from around the country to fight their way to Oklahoma City to play for the national title. Though the tournament has already started, and the Super Regionals approaching, there is still time to watch for underdogs, power houses, and catch up on what has happened so far in the tournament. To start, the road to the championship is a difficult path that begins with 64 teams. The sixty-four teams are chosen b
Is Monica Abbott the Most Valuable Woman in North American Team Sports?
Monica Abbott recently signed a 6-year, $1 million contract. This signing makes her the highest paid women’s athlete in a team sport- but should she be? According to her online bio, Abbott was a star pitcher with the Tennessee Volunteers, setting NCAA records in career victories, career strikeouts, career shutouts, and single season strikeouts. She also pitched 23 no-hitters in college, 6 perfect games, and ended her college career as the Collegiate Player of the Year in Sof
A Special Moment, and A Special Play: Orlando Pride Defeats The Seattle Reign 2-0
Orlando, FL The Orlando Pride defeated the Seattle Reign 2-0 today in front of over 8,200 at the Citrus Bowl in Orlando, FL. The Pride move to 2-2 on the season and 6 total points for a 5th place standing, while the Seattle Reign move to 2-2. The Pride got on the board early with a goal from forward Sarah Hagen and while a win is always exciting, this one was even more memorable for the Pride for a very different reason. For Sarah Hagen, today marks her 11th year of a cancer
