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Baseball and Softball NIL Athletes Step Up to the Plate to Join Team Rapsodo

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Thursday, June 1, 2023

The list of stars joining team Rapsodo includes name, image, and likeness (NIL) athletes from top collegiate programs across the country.

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  • The list of stars joining team Rapsodo includes name, image, and likeness (NIL) athletes from top collegiate programs across the country.
  • They won their 48th consecutive game against Clemson on Saturday, the longest winning streak in NCAA D-I Softball History.
  • “Rapsodo technology has really helped me become a better pitcher, and I am glad the Rapsodo team has chosen me as an NIL partner,” May said.
  • I’m grateful the team trusts me to share with my audience how incredible Rapsodo technology is.”
    Wiegman’s Louisville teammate Greg Farone also joins team Rapsodo as an NIL partner.

Cumulus Media’s Westwood One Presents Exclusive Multiplatform Audio Coverage of the 2023 Ncaa® Women’s College World Series

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Tuesday, May 30, 2023

NEW YORK, May 30, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cumulus Media’s Westwood One, the official network audio partner of the NCAA, will broadcast every game of the Women’s College World Series beginning with the preliminary games on Thursday, June 1, when eight teams will compete in a double elimination format. The two bracket survivors will meet in a best-of-three series beginning on Wednesday, June 7 to determine the NCAA champion. The Women’s College World Series will be held at USA Softball Hall of Fame Stadium in Oklahoma City for the 26th consecutive time and 33rd time overall.

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  • The two bracket survivors will meet in a best-of-three series beginning on Wednesday, June 7 to determine the NCAA champion.
  • The Women’s College World Series will be held at USA Softball Hall of Fame Stadium in Oklahoma City for the 26th consecutive time and 33rd time overall.
  • She still holds the NCAA record for highest batting average in a single tournament, hitting .750 in 1994.
  • 2023 NCAA WOMEN’S COLLEGE WORLD SERIES BROADCAST SCHEDULE:

Cumulus Media’s Westwood One Presents Exclusive Multiplatform Audio Coverage of the 2022 NCAA® Women’s College World Series

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Wednesday, June 1, 2022

Westwood Ones complete coverage of the NCAA Womens College World Series can be heard on Westwood One terrestrial affiliates and via SiriusXM.

Key Points: 
  • Westwood Ones complete coverage of the NCAA Womens College World Series can be heard on Westwood One terrestrial affiliates and via SiriusXM.
  • Additionally, the broadcasts will be available for free via the NCAA Womens College World Series app or The Varsity Network app.
  • In addition to the Mens and Womens College World Series, Westwood One is also the exclusive provider of NCAA Basketball, including the NCAA Mens and Womens Championships and the Final Four; the Mens and Womens Frozen Four; and the Mens and Womens Lacrosse Championships.
  • Visit ncaa.org and ncaa.com for more details about the Association and the corporate partnerships that support the NCAA and its student-athletes.

Recipients of the Inaugural Rawlings Gold Glove Award® for Collegiate Softball Announced

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Wednesday, June 1, 2022

ST. LOUIS, June 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Rawlings Sporting Goods Company, Inc. revealed the nine recipients of the newly-created Rawlings Gold Glove Award for collegiate softball today in a joint press conference with the National Fastpitch Coaches Association (NFCA). The historic announcement took place during the NCAA Women's College World Series currently being held in Oklahoma City, Okla.

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  • ST. LOUIS, June 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Rawlings Sporting Goods Company, Inc. revealed the nine recipients of the newly-created Rawlings Gold Glove Award for collegiate softball today in a joint press conference with the National Fastpitch Coaches Association (NFCA).
  • "Today is such a special and important day for all softball athletes, including the incredibly deserving winners of the very first Rawlings Gold Glove Award for collegiate softball," said Julie Tobyansen, Softball Sport Marketing Manager for Rawlings.
  • "We are thrilled to partner with Rawlings, one of the most reputable and first-class companies in softball,to announce the inaugural Division I collegiate softball Rawlings Gold Glove recipients," NFCA Executive Director Carol Bruggeman said.
  • "This award values, celebrates, and rewards defense.Having the NFCA be associated with the distinguished Rawlings Gold Glove award is one of our highest achievements.The most talented student-athletes at their respective positions are now recognized and honored with the most coveted defensive award the Rawlings Gold Glove."