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Oklahoma’s Tiare Jennings (23) smiles after hitting a home run against Texas during the first inning of Game 1 of the NCAA Women’s College World Series softball championship series Wednesday, June 5, 2024, in Oklahoma City.

softball June 6, 2024 12:41 pm

Oklahoma beats Texas, now one win away from 4th straight Women's CWS title

Oklahoma needs just one more win to make softball history. Tiare Jennings’ two-run homer in the first inning sparked an 8-3 win over Texas on Wednesday night, Sooners one victory short of World Series title.

The Connection October 5, 2023 3:17 pm

North Texas student heading to Women's Softball World Cup: THE CONNECTION

A young athlete from Oak Cliff is heading to Tokyo to compete in the Women’s Softball World Cup. Her journey to the big game, ahead.. Plus, North Texans can expect cooler temperatures in the coming days.

North Texas October 4, 2023 6:31 pm

Oak Cliff 8th grader heading to Women's Softball World Cup

A young athlete from Oak Cliff is going for another world title and hoping to inspire other girls to go after their dreams. NBC 5’s Noelle Walker has the story.

Professional wrestler Jade Cargill throws out a ceremonial first pitch before a baseball game between the Baltimore Orioles and the Chicago White Sox in Chicago, Sunday, June 26, 2022. Majority ownership in major North American pro sports by anyone other than white men is rare. Though Phillips and Cargill don’t own an NFL, NBA or Major League Baseball team, they still take pride in showing that Black entrepreneurs can successfully call the shots. The duo owns professional fastpitch softball team the Texas Smoke. Boston Red Sox Brandon Phillips follows through on a game-winning two-run home run in the ninth inning of baseball game against the Atlanta Braves, Sept. 5, 2018, in Atlanta. Former Major League Baseball star Phillips and current women’s pro wrestler Jade Cargill took on professional sports franchise ownership together less than a year ago. The pair led the Texas Smoke to the championship in their first season with Women’s Professional Fastpitch softball on Aug. 13, 2023.

MLB September 6, 2023 12:42 pm

Phillips, Cargill make statement about Black team ownership by winning professional softball title

The pair led the Texas Smoke to the championship in their first season with Women’s Professional Fastpitch softball.

Prosper August 30, 2023 6:41 pm

Failing to report abuse can lead to dangerous cycle, child advocates warn

Police arrested two coaches who are accused of failing to report the abuse when it was reported to them. NBC 5’s Alicia Barrera has the latest on the case.

Prosper August 30, 2023 5:19 pm

Child advocates are warning of the dangers of ignoring cries for help

Police arrested two Prosper softball coaches who are accused of failing to report the abuse when it was reported to them. NBC 5’s Alicia Barrera has the latest on the case.

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