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The United Soccer Coaches Association has positioned the Lincoln Blue Tigers at No. 16 in its preseason Top 25, recognizing a program that reached the Sweet 16 last year and now faces a demanding slate of exhibition matches in Kentucky and a full conference calendar.
The Women’s Pro Baseball League debuted in Springfield, Illinois, blending reverence for the past with a bold new approach to the sport.
Brittany Apgar, a Los Angeles Queens outfielder and pitcher, became a founding player in the Women's Pro Baseball League's first season. Overcoming a congenital absence of her right hand, she balanced a full‑time job with grueling workouts to earn a roster spot among more than 600 hopefuls, while the league aims to inspire young girls to pursue professional baseball.
The Women’s Pro Baseball League debuts with 65 players from five nations, highlighted by Japanese pitcher Ayami Sato’s debut and a dramatic 10‑8 victory for the Los Angeles Queens.
In a trans‑pacific showdown, Japanese right‑hander Ayami Sato and outfielder Natsuki Yonetani delivered standout performances as the Los Angeles Queens edged the New York Heights 10‑8, highlighting the league’s increasing Japanese talent.
In a weekend matchup in Springfield, Illinois, Japanese right‑hander Ayami Sato pitched for the Los Angeles Queens while outfielder Natsuki Yonetani played for the New York Heights. The Queens edged the Heights 10‑8, and the game highlighted a growing trend of Japanese talent across the league.
The Women’s Pro Baseball League (WPBL) opened its first season with a historic roster, highlighted by six‑time World Cup champion Ayami Sato, and played at Springfield’s historic Robin Roberts Stadium.
The Women’s Pro Baseball League opened its maiden season in Springfield, Illinois, with a 10-8 victory for the Los Angeles Queens over the New York Heights. The ceremony featured an 85‑year‑old Martha Reeves delivering a national anthem that quickly went viral, igniting a wave of social media commentary that echoed earlier anthem controversies.
In his first year at the helm of Edwardsville High School, Justin Bernaix led the Tigers to a fourth‑place finish at the IHSA Class 3A State Tournament, a feat that earned him the 2026 Telegraph Large‑Schools Girls Soccer Coach of the Year award.
The WPBL opened its first season in Springfield, Illinois, reviving top‑level women’s baseball after more than seven decades, with four teams, international players, and broadcasting deals driving early excitement.
The inaugural match of the Women's Pro Baseball League saw the Los Angeles Queens edge past New York Heights, but the real headline was Martha Reeves' much‑anticipated anthem, which quickly went viral
The inaugural game of the new Women’s Pro Baseball League in Springfield, Illinois, ended with a 10‑8 victory for the Los Angeles Queens, but the real headline was Martha Reeves’ much‑talked‑about anthem rendition that quickly went viral.
The inaugural match of the Women's Pro Baseball League drew 4,000 fans to Springfield, Illinois, where historic ties to the All‑American Girls Professional Baseball League were honored and future expansion was hinted at.
The Women’s Professional Baseball League opened its inaugural season in Springfield, Illinois, with ESPN broadcasting the first game and a global roster of 60 players aiming to reshape the sport.
The inaugural match between the Los Angeles Queens and New York Heights revived interest in women's professional baseball, featuring a controversial national anthem performance and appearances by trailblazing figures.
After dominating the Little League World Series as a pitcher, Mo'ne Davis steps into the WPBL as a batter, embracing a new chapter of her career.
Ashton Lansdell’s selection seventh overall by the Los Angeles Queens marks a watershed moment for women’s professional baseball. Her personal mantra, early achievements, and viral moments illustrate a career built on destiny and visibility.
The newly formed Women's Pro Baseball League opened its first weekend in Springfield, Illinois, showcasing a blend of seasoned talent and emerging stars, backed by ESPN and Scripps Sports.
In a rain‑delayed opening game, the Los Angeles Queens rallied from a 7‑2 deficit to defeat the New York Heights 10‑8, highlighted by Isabella Villareal’s seventh‑inning pinch‑hit double and a historic first hit by Maggie Foxx.
The inaugural match of the Women's Professional Baseball League took place in Springfield, Illinois, under heavy rain, drawing a enthusiastic crowd and paying tribute to the league's past while looking toward a new future for women's baseball.
The debut match between the Los Angeles Queens and New York Heights attracted over 4,000 fans, showcasing a new era for women’s professional baseball.
The first game of the Women's Pro Baseball League pits the Los Angeles Queens against the New York Heights in Springfield, Illinois, showcasing trailblazing players and managers.
The first game of the Women’s Pro Baseball League will feature the Los Angeles Queens versus the New York Heights in Springfield, Illinois, streamed live on ESPN Select.
The newly formed Women’s Pro Baseball League opens its first weekend of games in Springfield, Illinois, featuring historic player signings and a sold‑out broadcast on ESPN+ and YouTube.