(click logo for original news story) The European Softball Federation (ESF), the regional governing body for the sport, is setting up an Olympic Softball Evaluation Commission to analyse softball's chances for future reinstatement to the Olympic Games. Women's softball was an Olympic medal sport from the 1996 Games in Atlanta through to the Beijing Olympics in 2008, but … [Read more...]
The Inside Curve Looks at the ISF Pitching Rule
Milt Michael has a great piece at his website, "The Inside Curve", analyzing the ISF pitching rule that has stirred controversy recently, and sidelined the game's top pitcher, Australia's Adam Folkard. Milt has a number of photos showing some "legal" pitchers and some not so legal. Easier to "see" the rule and understand it with Milt's explanations. Click here to see … [Read more...]
Final Chapter for The Morning Brief
Well, here it is. The last Morning Brief post. Post number 4,943. The final chapter for our daily news blog on men's fastpitch. We thank all of our readers, many of whom have been with us since that first post back on March 1, 2004. We have enjoyed it, more than you could know. -Jim Flanagan Editor, Morning Brief … [Read more...]
AAU Roster 8 – Niagara, ON Storm's Fury
(click logo for our AAU website) The roster for Niagara Storm's Fury for the upcoming AAU tournament at Disney in January Attendees: Coaches - Herb Beckman, Al Greatrix, Butch Provost Sponsor - Mark Balice, Storm's Deli Jeff Wilson, P/DP Tom Berube, P/DP Rich Vassos, P Lee Hopkins, P/OF Ray Carr, C/OF Glen Crocker C/OF Tom Watkinson, IF Mark Korten, IF Rob Greatrix, IF Blair … [Read more...]
Ontario Challenge Cup
For our ISC II fans, the 5th Annual Ontario Challenge Cup is underway this weekend in Innerkip. For all the scores and stats, see our brother blog The Deuce. Past winners of the Challenge Cup have included Norwich Razorbacks, Port Elgin Blue Devils, Toronto Champion Indians and Kitchener Outlaws. ISC Regional Commissioner Joe Todd is on site along with Kyle Smith and Jim … [Read more...]
Lumberkings rocket up ISC II rankings
The California Lumberkings decision to sign Darren Strang and Jon Nimmo from B.C. made a big impression on the ISC II ranking committee as the Lumberkings vaulted all the way up to #13 in the June 1 rankings, climbing 33 spots from #46. A-1 Tank came in at #25, up two spots from #27. Other western teams include: #16 Colorado Rage, #21 JRW & Associates, #33 Grand Prairie, AB … [Read more...]