From the Press/Stuff New Zealand: By JOHN SELKIRK/Fairfax NZ Tyson Byrne grew up watching Mark Sorenson strut his stuff on Hutt Valley softball diamonds and now he's become one of his right-hand men in the Black Sox camp. Byrne starred at shortstop as New Zealand won a record sixth world championship title last year but he will suit up at second base at the Oceania … [Read more...]
Video: New Zealand Black Sox prepare for Oceania qualifiers
Video interview with Mark Sorenson and Nathan Nukunuku From 3 News New Zealand New Zealand Softball is eyeing a seventh World Title, but first they have to negotiate the Oceania qualifying series this weekend in Auckland. The Black Sox are defending world champions but coach Mark Sorensen says they aren't getting ahead of themselves. "It’s strange I suppose for … [Read more...]
Day 10 – ISF Jr. Worlds – Final Three Broadcasts from Whitehorse
Final three broadcasts from the X ISF Jr. World Championships today at Whitehorse, Yukon Canada. The Ballpark Radio crew of Kyle Smith, Lance Winn, Joe Todd and Jim Flanagan will conclude their schedule of 54 live streaming video broadcasts in 10 days, in partnership Sports Canada TV. SUNDAY, JULY 20, 2014 1:00pm Diamond 1 Bronze Medal Game - Argentina vs. Japan … [Read more...]
X ISF Jr. World Championship at Whitehorse – Medal Histories of Three Finalists
The X ISF Jr. World Championship of Softball comes to a close today at Whitehorse, Yukon. Three teams remain in contention for the gold medal, and all three will medal. New Zealand earned a spot in the gold medal game with a 3-1 win over Argentina, who suffered their first loss of the tournament. Japan topped Australia and will face Argentina in the bronze medal game, … [Read more...]
New Zealand Junior Black Sox can deliver unique double
New Zealand could be on the brink of their first world senior and junior men's softball double success for almost 30 years. The Junior Black Sox softball team have won straight through to the grand final of the ISF Junior Men's (under-19) world championships title in Whitehorse, Yukon, Canada. If they win the title it will be the first time New Zealand have been world … [Read more...]
New Zealand Jr. Black Sox among the unbeaten after Day 2 at Whitehorse
The New Zealand Jr. Black Sox are among four unbeaten teams after two days of play, with wins over Australia and the USA. The Jr. Black Sox have played and pitched well, joining reigning world champions, Argentina, Japan and as the remaining unbeaten teams. Argentina topped Mexico and host Canada, while Japan defeated Singapore and Australia. For more on Day 2 at … [Read more...]
Teams from ten countries headed to Whitehorse for X ISF Jr. Men’s Softball Championship – July 11-20, 2014
Here are the ten countries with teams enroute to Whitehorse Yukon Canada for the X ISF Jr. Men's Softball Championship - July 11-20, 2014. Click links for each country to see who'll be there. Argentina Australia Canada Czech Republic Denmark Japan Mexico New Zealand Singapore USA Where is Whitehorse Yukon you ask? Here Below is a map showing the … [Read more...]