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Chris Masse on Little League: To coaches, set an example and don’t skip press conferences

Among today’s sports pages, one can read a story previewing the U.S. Field at this year’s Little League World Series. In contrast, this column is more a review. Let me explain. Essentially, I wrote this same column two years ago after Lake Mary, Florida captured a riveting, extra-inning world championship. The only difference is the timing. By the time I wrote this column then, the Series was over and nothing could be done about this topic until the following August. So, let’s switch things up this time. Call this a preemptive strike. What started as a slight nuisance has ...

Ryde LL representing 2021 team which couldn’t come

In the final game at nationals for Australia, Ryde Little League right fielder Cody Bosman snagged the final out with a fly ball into right field. It wasn’t a highlight-reel type catch that would show up on SportsCenter, but for Ryde Little League fans who were there, it made them think back ...

A look at each US squad to reach this year’s Series

Ten American teams have written remarkable stories this summer. But as great as those are, their books remained unfinished. What they do here at the Little League World Series provides the final chapters. And, win or lose, those chapters will provide fantastic conclusions. Because, the bottom ...

A number of International teams can make deep runs

The Little League World Series begins this afternoon with a 1 p.m. game at Volunteer Stadium between Nicaragua and Dominican Republic. The International field kicks off the 2026 Little League World Series and among the ten teams who qualified to get here, all of them want to make an impact for ...

A look at the top United States players to keep an eye on

As the Delaware player hit a slow roller down the third-base line, it appeared like a sure infield single which would load the bases and create a tense situation. Ryan Donnelly had other ideas. The West Chester, Pennsylvania pitcher sprinted off the mound and headed into no-man’s land with ...