WCWS broadcast outage raises concerns for Olympic softball in 2028

During the Women's College World Series, a generator outage interrupted the broadcast of the Texas Tech-Tennessee matchup. USA Softball CEO Craig Cress assured that similar issues would not occur during the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles. The popularity of softball has risen significantly in the U.S., highlighted by strong attendance at the WCWS and increased media viewership. Concerns remain about the decision to host the Olympic tournament in Oklahoma City, far from the Olympic hub in Los Angeles, although some players expressed understanding after discussions. The Olympic softball competition will take place at Devon Park, where Patty Gasso has celebrated numerous NCAA titles.

• 3:46 PMYahoo Sports — At WCWS, a 2028 Olympic softball preview and debate, 1,300 miles from L.A.