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4 days ago
- Sport
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Why is Patrick Mahomes at Texas Tech-Texas game in Game 2 of WCWS finals?
Patrick Mahomes is a man of his day after gifting Texas Tech softball with varsity letter jackets and shoes for making it to the Women's College World Series for the first time in program history, the former Texas Tech and NFL quarterback is at Game 2 of the WCWS championship series on June 5 at Devon Park in Oklahoma Kansas City Chiefs quarterback was shown by ESPN's cameras in what appeared to be an extension of the press box at Devon Park ahead of the game with his wife, Brittany. REQUIRED READING: Texas-Texas Tech softball live updates: Score, highlights from WCWS Game 2 Advertisement Texas Tech is looking to even the best-of-three series on June 5 after dropping Game 1 on June 4 to Texas by a score of 2-1. Game 2 between the Red Raiders and Longhorns was briefly delayed due to inclement weather in the Oklahoma City what you need to know on Mahomes: Why is Patrick Mahomes at Texas Tech-Texas WCWS game? Though Mahomes has shown to be a fan and advocate of women's sports in the past, as he is a co-owner of the NWSL's Kansas City Current, he is at the WCWS on June 5 to simply root on his alma mater in one of the biggest games in program history. Here's another look at the Mahomes' at the WCWS on June 5: Ahead of Game 1 of the WCWS on June 4, Mahomes sent Texas Tech some merch in Oklahoma City. In a video posted by Texas Tech's official X (formerly Twitter) account, Red Raiders coach Gerry Glasco called the Super Bowl champion quarterback the team's "No. 1 fan." Advertisement "You got a gift from your No. 1 fan, Patrick Mahomes," Glasco said in a video clip shared on X. "(His) goal is to try and get here in person before this series is over. But he said to go ahead and give you this tonight, because he wants to be sure you get it." REQUIRED READING: NiJaree Canady NIL deal: Texas Tech ace is most expensive arm in WCWS This isn't the only time that Mahomes has shown his support for the Red Raiders during the NCAA softball tournament. During Texas Tech's first win in the Tallahassee Super Regional vs. Florida State, a video surfaced of Mahomes watching the Red Raiders' game during a commercial shoot. He also tweeted about Texas Tech ace NiJaree Canady — who is signed to Mahomes' Adidas NIL team "Team Mahomes" — that day, writing "Big time!! Let's go! Finish strong! @CanadyNijaree @TexasTechSB" on X. He is also reported to have played a part in Texas Tech's recruitment of Canady during last offseason, as she transferred from Stanford and became the first softball player to sign an NIL deal worth over $1 million. Mahomes also gave a $5 million gift to Texas Tech in 2024 for its football stadium renovations. Where did Patrick Mahomes play college football? Mahomes played college football at Texas Tech from 2014 through 2016, where he became one of the country's most prolific passers in the country by his junior year. Advertisement Over the course of his three seasons in Lubbock, Mahomes completed 63.5% of his passes for 11,252 yards and 93 touchdowns. He led the country in passing yards during his junior season, as he finished with 5,052 passing yards across 12 games that year in then-Kliff Kingsbury's system. He was drafted in the first round of the 2017 NFL Draft by the Chiefs with the No. 10 overall pick. This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Why is Patrick Mahomes at WCWS Game 2 between Texas Tech and Texas?
USA Today
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- USA Today
How many innings are in college softball games? What to know amid WCWS finals
How many innings are in college softball games? What to know amid WCWS finals Show Caption Hide Caption Why Texas Tech, Texas will win 2025 WCWS It's a Lone Star State Women's College World Series this year, and reporter Jenni Carlson breaks down one reason Texas Tech will win and one reason Texas will win the WCWS. Two teams remain in the 2025 Women's College World Series, as a former in-state rivalry between Texas and Texas Tech will decide the NCAA softball tournament national champion. The No. 6 Longhorns and No. 12 Red Raiders are each undefeated at the WCWS so far, as the Longhorns took down No. 7 Tennessee 2-0 in the semifinals and Texas Tech beat four-time reigning champion Oklahoma 3-2. REQUIRED READING: What are differences between college softball, baseball? Rules to know ahead of CWS, WCWS Texas Tech pitcher NiJaree Canady, who transferred from Stanford in the offseason and signed a $1 million name, image and likeness (NIL) deal, has been worth every penny in the NCAA tournament. She has allowed only four runs in her five starts (35 innings) since the Tallahassee Super Regional, which Texas Tech won over Florida State, 2-0. Texas, meanwhile, looks to finally add its first national championship in program history, despite making its third appearance in the WCWS final in the last four years. For those tuning in to the sport for the first time this season, here are some of most-asked rules in college softball: How many innings are softball games? There are seven innings in college softball games, which is almost always the same number of innings across all levels of softball. That is, unless there are extra innings, which — like baseball — keeps adding innings until one team leads upon the completion of the frame. NCAA SOFTBALL RUN RULE: Why tournament, Women's College World Series games can end early College softball run-rule College softball has a mercy rule, which is enforced even in the WCWS and national championship series. If a team leads by eight or more runs after five complete innings, the game is called early due to run rule. The NCAA decided to extend the run rule to the finals for the 2023 WCWS after Oklahoma defeated Texas 16-1 in Game 1 of the three-game series the year prior. The Sooners, who were the home team, led 12-1 in the middle of the fifth inning and would have been eligible for a run-rule win under current rules. Patty Gasso's team two more runs in each of the fifth and sixth innings.
Yahoo
30-05-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
WCWS weather updates: Texas Tech-Ole Miss softball game starts after delay
USA TODAY and Yahoo may earn commission from links in this article. Pricing and availability subject to change. Texas Tech and Ole Miss softball's highly anticipated debut at the Women's College World Series was briefly interrupted by Mother Nature. Due to inclement weather in the Oklahoma City area, Thursday's WCWS game between the Red Raiders and Rebels had been delayed for just under an hour and a half by rain and lightning. Advertisement The game between Texas Tech and Ole Miss was originally scheduled for a 7 p.m. ET first pitch at Devon Park in Oklahoma City on Thursday. REQUIRED READING: Texas Tech vs Ole Miss softball live score: Live score, highlight of WCWS game To make the WCWS, Texas Tech took down No. 5 Florida State in the Tallahassee Super Regional, while Ole Miss, the lone unseeded team at the WCWS this year, took down No. 4 Arkansas in the Fayetteville Super Regional. Here's the latest weather updates on Texas Tech-Ole Miss at the WCWS: WCWS Weather updates: Latest on Texas Tech vs Ole Miss game All times Eastern 8:10 p.m.: After a 75-minute delay, Texas Tech and Ole Miss have started at the WCWS. Advertisement Click here for live updates of the Red Raiders and Rebels game. 7:50 p.m.: Texas Tech has taken the field at Devon Park in Oklahoma City for pregame warm-ups. First pitch is right around the corner! 7:33 p.m.: The tarp appears to be off the field in Oklahoma City. The newly announced first pitch between Texas Tech and Ole Miss is roughly 35 minutes away. 7:27 p.m.: The NCAA announces on X that the first pitch between Texas Tech and Ole Miss is now scheduled for 8:15 p.m. ET in Oklahoma City. 7:26 p.m.: As noted by The Oklahoman's Jeff Patterson, Thursday's Texas Tech vs. Ole Miss WCWS has been delayed due to lightning in the Oklahoma City area. Per NCAA rules, if lightning strikes within at least six miles of the venue of the event, the game must be suspended for at least 30 minutes. For every lightning strike that follows the initial lightning strike, the 30-minute clock is reset. 7:09 p.m.: Texas Tech's official X account (formerly Twitter) announced the originally scheduled first pitch for the 7 p.m. ET game won't happen due to a weather delay. WCWS weather forecast: Hour-by-hour weather in OKC According to The Weather Channel, it looks like once the current patch of inclement weather rolls through Oklahoma City, there should not be any more rain for the rest of Thursday night. Advertisement Here's an hourly forecast from The Weather Channel for Oklahoma City: 8 p.m.: Partly Cloudy (5% chance of rain) 9 p.m.: Partly Cloudy (2% chance of rain) 10 p.m.: Partly Cloudy (2% chance of rain) What TV channel is Texas Tech softball vs Ole Miss in WCWS on today? TV channel: ESPN2 Streaming options: ESPN app | Fubo (free trial) ESPN2 will nationally televise Thursday's WCWS game between Texas Tech and Ole Miss. Streaming options include the ESPN app (with a TV login) and Fubo, which carries the ESPN The USA TODAY app gets you to the heart of the news — fast. Download for award-winning coverage, crosswords, audio storytelling, the eNewspaper and more. This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: WCWS weather updates: Texas Tech-Ole Miss softball starts after delay
USA Today
29-05-2025
- Climate
- USA Today
WCWS weather updates: Texas Tech vs. Ole Miss softball game in OKC delayed
WCWS weather updates: Texas Tech vs. Ole Miss softball game in OKC delayed Show Caption Hide Caption Why Texas Tech could blow up the 2025 WCWS bracket The Oklahoman's Jenni Carlson breaks down why Texas Tech and NiJaree Canady will be the team to break the Women's College World Series bracket this year. Texas Tech and Ole Miss softball's highly anticipated debut at the Women's College World Series has been interrupted by Mother Nature. Due to inclement weather in the Oklahoma City area, Thursday's WCWS game between the Red Raiders and Rebels has been delayed by weather. The game between Texas Tech and Ole Miss was originally scheduled for a 7 p.m. ET first pitch at Devon Park in Oklahoma City on Thursday. REQUIRED READING: Texas Tech vs Ole Miss softball live score: Live score, highlight of WCWS game To make the WCWS, Texas Tech took down No. 5 Florida State in the Tallahassee Super Regional, while Ole Miss, the lone unseeded team at the WCWS this year, took down No. 4 Arkansas in the Fayetteville Super Regional. Here's the latest weather updates on Texas Tech-Ole Miss at the WCWS: All times Eastern 7:27 p.m.: The NCAA announces on X that the first pitch between Texas Tech and Ole Miss is now scheduled for 8:15 p.m. ET in Oklahoma City. 7:26 p.m.: As noted by The Oklahoman's Jeff Patterson, Thursday's Texas Tech vs. Ole Miss WCWS has been delayed due to lightning in the Oklahoma City area. Per NCAA rules, if lightning strikes within at least six miles of the venue of the event, the game must be suspended for at least 30 minutes. For every lightning strike that follows the initial lightning strike, the 30-minute clock is reset. 7:09 p.m.: Texas Tech's official X account (formerly Twitter) announced the originally scheduled first pitch for the 7 p.m. ET game won't happen due to a weather delay. According to The Weather Channel, it looks like once the current patch of inclement weather rolls through Oklahoma City, there should not be any more rain for the rest of Thursday night. Here's an hourly forecast from The Weather Channel for Oklahoma City: 8 p.m.: Partly Cloudy (5% chance of rain) Partly Cloudy (5% chance of rain) 9 p.m.: Partly Cloudy (2% chance of rain) Partly Cloudy (2% chance of rain) 10 p.m.: Partly Cloudy (2% chance of rain) What TV channel is Texas Tech softball vs Ole Miss in WCWS on today? TV channel: ESPN2 ESPN2 Streaming options: ESPN app | Fubo (free trial) ESPN2 will nationally televise Thursday's WCWS game between Texas Tech and Ole Miss. Streaming options include the ESPN app (with a TV login) and Fubo, which carries the ESPN The USA TODAY app gets you to the heart of the news — fast. Download for award-winning coverage, crosswords, audio storytelling, the eNewspaper and more.
USA Today
29-05-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
What is a riseball? Explaining college softball's go-to strikeout pitch ahead of WCWS
What is a riseball? Explaining college softball's go-to strikeout pitch ahead of WCWS Show Caption Hide Caption Texas Tech's NiJaree Canady and Tennessee's Karlyn Pickens lead WCWS players to watch The Oklahoman's Jenni Carlson highlights several Women's College World Series key players to watch. The act of pitching is an art. This statement may not be rocket science, but it is one that is often reiterated in the postseason when it comes to college softball. Just look at the pitching staffs that Oklahoma has had over the last four seasons with Jordy Bahl, Kelly Maxwell and Hope Trautwein, as the Sooners have won a sport-best four consecutive national championships. Sam Landry is the latest to add her name to that list for the Sooners this season, who are making their ninth consecutive trip up Interstate-35 from Norman to Oklahoma City to compete in the Women's College World Series. REQUIRED READING: How does WCWS work? Explaining double-elimination format for NCAA softball tournament A leading contributing factor to college softball pitchers' ability to paint a canvas, for lack of better words, from the circle has been the continuous evolution and usage of the riseball — one of several strategies for pitchers when it comes to delivering a pitch. NCAA softball tournament action continues on Thursday with the start of the WCWS at Devon Park in Oklahoma, where the final eight teams in the 64-team bracket will play for a national championship over the next nine days. Here's what you need to know about what a rise ball is in college softball ahead of the Women's College World Series: REQUIRED READING: How big is a softball? Size, weight for 2025 NCAA softball tournament, WCWS What is a riseball in college softball? A riseball is one of the more common go-to strikeout pitches in college softball for pitchers. As for what a rise ball exactly is, it is exactly what its name suggests: a late break pitch that has a rise in trajectory as it reaches the batter's box. In other words, the rise of it happens as the batter begins to swing the bat. It's often seen in a two-strike count. Here's a look at Texas Tech star pitcher NiJaree Canady, who leads the country with a 0.89 ERA in her first season with the Red Raiders, throwing a riseball against Florida State in the Tallahassee Super Regional: The USA TODAY app gets you to the heart of the news — fast. Download for award-winning coverage, crosswords, audio storytelling, the eNewspaper and more.
