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Professional softball league AUSL premieres with MLB partnership

CBS News · 28 days ago
CBS News
CBS News
28 days ago

The inaugural season of a new women's professional softball league in the U.S. begins this weekend. Four teams will participate in the Athletes Unlimited Softball League's opening day on Saturday.

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  • The Athletes Unlimited Softball League (AUSL) begins its inaugural season in the U.S. with four teams.
  • AUSL has formed a partnership with Major League Baseball, providing funding and national TV exposure. 12s
  • The league will play games in ten cities, primarily in established college softball markets. 1m 33s
  • AUSL plans to expand to six teams next year, each based in a specific city. 1m 53s
  • The league features notable college softball stars and aims to create a professional pathway for women athletes. 2m 23s
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