Complete autopsy results pending

Authorities say preliminary autopsy results show drowning as the cause of death for three North Dakota college softball players found dead inside a sport utility vehicle that sunk in a rural farm pond.

Elite athletes transition to college

The transition from high school to college isn't always easy -- especially for a highly touted student-athlete. BU men's hockey player Alex Chiasson and LSU softball pitcher Rachele Fico are adjusting to life as freshmen.

Brand: 'A friend in the justice world'

From academics to Title IX to civil rights, the late Myles Brand did his best to keep intercollegiate athletics on the right path.

Ted Kennedy's sports legacy: Title IX

The late Sen. Ted Kennedy changed the world of sports forever with his steadfast support of Title IX, paving the way for increased opportunities for women to compete in high school and collegiate athletics.

U.S. tops Japan in softball's Japan Cup

Stacey Nelson gave up one run and three hits over seven innings Saturday as the United States beat Japan 6-1 in the Japan Cup softball tournament.

Brand speaks briefly at award ceremony

Ailing NCAA president Myles Brand made a rare public appearance to accept an award for his work on behalf of young athletes.

Erb, Huston win Honda awards

Lock Haven softball pitcher Kristin Erb and Hardin-Simmons track champion Ashley Huston have won the Division II and Division III athlete of the year awards.

2009 NCAA Softball All-America Team

ESPN.com names 12 players from the Division I spectrum to its 2009 softball All-America team

Huskies' Lawrie wins Honda Award

Danielle Lawrie of Washington has won the Honda Award as the nation's top college softball player.

5 Burning Questions on 2010

It's been less than 24 hours since the NCAA softball season came to an end, but we're already pumped for next year. And we've got the answers to 5 Burning Questions on 2010.

...against Arizona in the fifth inning of an NCAA softball championship tournament game in Oklahoma City, Saturday, May...

Huskies claim first NCAA softball title

Kimi Pohlman raced home on a squibber back to the circle that Florida ace Stacey Nelson couldn't handle, giving Washington the decisive run in a 3-2 victory for its first NCAA softball championship Tuesday night.

Tarr brings Washington full circle

Things were different when Heather Tarr played softball at Washington. But more than a decade later and five seasons into her coaching career at her alma mater, Tarr led the program to its first national championship.

Nelson leaves lasting mark on Florida

...her career's low point. Seconds after her college career came to an abrupt and unsatisfying end...an ego business, especially in big-time college softball, in which the ace pitches almost every game...

McWherter A Leader For Huskies

Alyson McWherter knows her role as defensive ace. But when the Washington junior isn't patrolling center field, she's preparing for the battle field as an ROTC cadet.