Tag: 2026

Following an outstanding 34-year-long career at Little League® International, Nancy Grove has announced her retirement from the organization, effective Friday, May 29.  “Little League has always been more than just a place […]

Every year, Little League’s Summer of Softball™ kicks off with former Little Leaguers® taking the field in Oklahoma City for a chance to compete for the NCAA Division I Softball […]

Professional softball players will once again be making their way to Greenville, North Carolina, this August for the 2026 Athletes Unlimited Softball League (AUSL) Pro Game at the Little League […]

The spotlight on Little League Softball® is brighter than ever this summer with all 22 games of the 2026 Little League Softball World Series, Presented by DICK’S Sporting Goods (LLSWS), set to air on linear ESPN platforms for the first […]

Dan Klingerman, owner and operator of The Liberty Group, a private equity holding and investment company in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, has been elected as the newest At-Large Director on the Little League® International Board of Directors.   “As an industry […]

Little League® International has announced the promotion of Jason Kift from Facilities Technician to Lead Facilities Technician, effective May 18, 2026. “On behalf of the entire Facilities department, we are […]

Little League® received a Bronze Telly at the 47th annual Telly Awards in the General Sports Category for its feature, “Honoring the Memory and Legacy of Mikey Stovall.”    In 2025, Stovall tragically lost his life in the […]

Being selected to compete in the Little League® International Tournament is a dream that millions of kids have around the world each year, but it’s more than just being the best player or a random selection. While […]

As the road to Williamsport begins for Little Leaguers® around the world, the World of Little League® Museum and Little League® Flagship Store in South Williamsport, Pennsylvania, are gearing up for a busy summer season with expanded […]

While the first Little League® tournament games won’t get underway until the summer months, the preparation for an umpire selected to work a tournament begins long before that final regular season out is called.    To better understand the preparation and effort […]