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Opening Day for baseball coincided with the unofficial start of the 2013 National Pro Fastpitch season. The professional softball league's four teams won't play their first games until June 5, but the college draft starts to bring the rosters into focus.

With the Stanley Cup finals, French Open and Women's College World Series taking to the air this week, we asked our writers to weigh in on what they'll be watching most closely.

In the Game with Robin Roberts is a compelling series of intimate interviews with Roberts and some of the world's most compelling female athletes.

Arizona State earned its second WCWS title in four years behind hard-throwing freshman Dallas Escobedo, who was all smiles as she hoisted the championship trophy.

The new field house at ASA Hall of Fame Stadium is a big help. Now a proposed $15 million renovation would add a second deck and -- finally -- showers for the players.

Softball champions came together to celebrate their game, share common experiences and encourage the next generation of stars in an inaugural Champions Festival at the Women's College World Series.

Arizona State quieted Florida's bats and handed it a 14-4 loss in Game 1. If the Gators are going to get back into the series, they'll need to clear their heads.

The Baylor catcher, who famously fouled a ball off her face in the super regionals, was back in the lineup this weekend. While the Bears failed to advance, Hosack's story won't soon be forgotten in softball circles.

One game away from elimination, the right-hander shut down a resurgent Cal team to save the game and continue the Gators' postseason.

Missouri is among those fighting to stay alive in the the Women's College World Series Saturday. In this tournament, history does not favor the underdog.

Stepping in since a teammate suffered a severe injury, the catcher has made the most of her chance -- including a walk-off home run to beat Oklahoma State on Thursday.

The longer softball is out of the Olympics, the tougher it will be for national programs to stay funded.

Oklahoma's star pitcher isn't much of a vocal leader, but she doesn't have to be. Her actions from the circle and at the plate have carried the Sooners to their first WCWS berth in seven years.

We're down to the final eight teams in the Women's College World Series. Action starts Thursday in Oklahoma City. Here are the top storylines and players to watch.

ESPN analyst Michele Smith, who knows a thing or two about pitching, says college pitchers are much more advanced than they used to be. As NCAA tournament play gets under way, she assesses the top arms in college softball.