Monica Abbott
United States' Amanda Chidester watches her game winning hit in the eight inning of a softball game against Australia at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Sunday, July 25, 2021, in Yokohama, Japan. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
Engaged couple Chidester, Urtez on softball all-tourney team

Jul. 28, 2021 08:30 PM EDT

Canada's Danielle Lawrie reacts after a softball game against Mexico at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Tuesday, July 27, 2021, in Yokohama, Japan. Canada won 3-2. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
Players, coaches criticize IOC dropping softball as sexist

By Ronald Blum Jul. 28, 2021 03:04 AM EDT

Lydia Jacoby of the United States, sees the results after winning the final of the women's 100-meter breaststroke at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Tuesday, July 27, 2021, in Tokyo, Japan. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner)
Rough day for stars Simone Biles, Naomi Osaka at Olympics

By Josh Dubow Jul. 27, 2021 03:55 AM EDT

Members of team United States react after a softball game against Japan at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Tuesday, July 27, 2021, in Yokohama, Japan. Japan won 2-0. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
Japan beats US 2-0, turns incredible DP to win softball gold

By Ronald Blum Jul. 27, 2021 02:10 AM EDT

Simone Biles, of the United States, performs on the uneven bars during the women's artistic gymnastic qualifications at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Sunday, July 25, 2021, in Tokyo. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
Biles tries to lead Team USA to third consecutive gold medal

By Jenna Fryer Jul. 26, 2021 12:36 PM EDT

United States men's 4x100m freestyle relay team Bowen Beck, Blake Pieroni, and Caeleb Dressel celebrate after winning the gold medal at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Monday, July 26, 2021, in Tokyo, Japan. (AP Photo/Matthias Schrader)
Titmus, Doncic make memorable Olympic debuts

By Josh Dubow Jul. 26, 2021 03:39 AM EDT

United States' Kelsey Stewart (7) celebrates her game winning home run against Japan as she runs behind Japan pitcher Yamato Fujita (16) in the seventh inning of a softball game at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Monday, July 26, 2021, in Yokohama, Japan. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
Stewart's walk-off HR lifts US over Japan 2-1 for 5-0 record

By Ronald Blum Jul. 25, 2021 11:11 PM EDT

Australia's Chelsea Forkin (25) celebrates with teammates after scoring in the eighth inning of a softball game against United States at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Sunday, July 25, 2021, in Yokohama, Japan. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
US beats Australia, sets up gold medal rematch with Japan

By Ronald Blum Jul. 25, 2021 01:36 AM EDT

United States' Monica Abbott, center right, and Cat Osterman, center left, embrace defeating Mexico during a softball game at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Saturday, July 24, 2021, in Yokohama, Japan. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
Osterman pitches US softball over Mexico 2-0 for 3-0 start

By Ronald Blum Jul. 24, 2021 03:29 AM EDT

Ana Vazquez, from Mexico, shoots during practice for the 2020 Summer Olympics at Yumenoshima Park Archery Field, Sunday, July 18, 2021, in Tokyo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
A list of Olympians to follow on social media

Jul. 22, 2021 07:21 AM EDT

Teammates United States' Monica Abbott, left, and Cat Osterman embrace after defeating Canada in their softball game at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Thursday, July 22, 2021, in Fukushima , Japan. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
Abbott 1-hitter lifts US over Canada for 2-0 softball start

By Ronald Blum Jul. 21, 2021 10:29 PM EDT

Novak Djokovic, of Serbia, practices at the Ariake Tennis Center ahead of the 2020 Summer Olympics, Wednesday, July 21, 2021, in Tokyo, Japan. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
The Latest: 3rd Czech athlete tests positive in Tokyo

Jul. 21, 2021 09:56 PM EDT

United States' Cat Osterman pitches during the softball game between Italy and the United States at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Wednesday, July 21, 2021, in Fukushima , Japan. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
Osterman strikes out 9, US tops Italy 2-0 in softball opener

By Ronald Blum Jul. 21, 2021 12:56 AM EDT

Japanese softball player Kawabata Hitomi misses the ball during the team's training session at the Fukushima Azuma Baseball Stadium ahead of the 2020 Summer Olympics, Tuesday, July 20, 2021, in Fukushima, Japan. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
Olympics finally to start, 1 year later and far from Tokyo

By Ronald Blum Jul. 20, 2021 02:04 AM EDT

Softball is back on the Olympic schedule _ for Tokyo

By The Associated Press Jul. 02, 2021 01:43 PM EDT
HIGHLIGHTS FROM RIO: Softball was dropped for the 2012 and 2016 Olympics. It has been dropped again for the 2024 Paris Games but is expected to return for 2028...

FILE - USA Softball pitcher Cat Osterman pitches in an exhibition softball game against USSSA Pride in Oklahoma City, Okla., in this Friday, June 4, 2021, file photo. U.S. coach Ken Eriksen predicts tight competition in softball as the sport returns to the Olympics for the first time since 2008. The 15-woman U.S. roster includes 38-year-old left-hander Cat Osterman, the last holdover from the 2004 gold medal-winning team, and 35-year-old left-hander Monica Abbott, who joined Osterman on the 2008 team. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki, File)
Americans on many teams as softball returns to Olympics

By Ronald Blum Jun. 29, 2021 12:10 PM EDT

Osterman, teammates criticize softball team for anthem tweet

Jun. 23, 2020 09:08 PM EDT
VIERA, Fla. (AP) — A fast-pitch softball team was sharply criticized by U.S. star Cat Osterman and several of her teammates after it tweeted to President...

FILE - In this Aug. 17, 2016, file photo, United States' Kerri Walsh Jennings digs for a ball while playing Brazil during the women's beach volleyball bronze medal match of the Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. During the coronavirus pandemic, beach volleyball star Walsh Jennings has been doing online talks with young volleyball players, including one with the team at her alma mater of Archbishop Mitty H.S. in California. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez, File)
Olympians look to help young athletes during shutdown

By Jay Cohen May. 03, 2020 01:45 PM EDT