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Japan beats US 2-0, turns incredible DP to win softball gold
Read full article: Japan beats US 2-0, turns incredible DP to win softball goldJapan won its second straight Olympic softball gold medal, beating the United States 2-0 in an emotional repeat of their 2008 victory in Beijing that again left the Americans in tears.
Olympics finally to start, 1 year later and far from Tokyo
Read full article: Olympics finally to start, 1 year later and far from TokyoSkippy the yellow kangaroo with green paws was affixed to the first base dugout railing watching the Australia Spirit become the first team to work out at Fukushima Azuma Baseball Stadium.
Cat Osterman named 1st Athletes Unlimited softball champion
Read full article: Cat Osterman named 1st Athletes Unlimited softball championFILE - In this Oct. 8, 2019, file photo, pitcher Cat Osterman smiles as she answers a question during a news conference to announce the USA Softball 2020 Women's Olympic Team in Oklahoma City. Osterman is the first Athletes Unlimited softball champion. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki, File)Team USA pitcher Cat Osterman is the first Athletes Unlimited softball champion. “As soon as we got delayed, all of us were like, ’OK, we have to figure out a way to be a part of Athletes Unlimited,” Osterman said. In college at Texas, she was a three-time USA Softball Collegiate Player of the Year.
New league attracts softball's best, gives power to players
Read full article: New league attracts softball's best, gives power to playersHayward is one of the 56 elite players signed to suit up when Athletes Unlimited launches the first of its professional women's sports leagues in late August. Athletes Unlimited gives players a big say in decisions the league makes, whether it's the uniform colors or TV deals. Theyre amazing athletes," said Jon Patricof, co-founder and CEO of Athletes Unlimited. A lot of what were trying to do is bring in onscreen graphics, miking up of players, Patricof said. A big point of emphasis for Athletes Unlimited is building the players brand.