10 Jun 2026
Collaboration aims to advance women’s health, support athlete wellbeing and fuel the growth of women’s sports
NEW YORK & BURLINGTON, N.C. (June 11, 2026) – The Athletes Unlimited Softball League (AUSL) today announced a new collaboration with Labcorp, a global leader of innovative and comprehensive laboratory services, naming Labcorp the Official Consumer Health Testing Partner of the AUSL. Together, the organizations aim to advance women’s health, support athlete wellbeing and help drive the continued growth of women’s sports through health-focused storytelling, education and fan engagement.
"Labcorp's commitment to women's health and wellbeing makes them a natural fit for the AUSL," said Vanessa Taveras, Chief Partnerships Officer of the AUSL. "As we continue building the premier professional softball league in the United States, we're proud to partner with organizations that share our commitment to supporting women both on and off the field. We believe this meaningful partnership will benefit not just our athletes, but fans and the broader softball community."
“Labcorp is focused on giving women the insights they need to take action, feel confident, and lead healthier, stronger lives,” said Amy Summy, EVP, chief marketing officer at Labcorp. “We are proud to partner with the AUSL to champion women who are pushing boundaries both on and off the field."
As part of the collaboration, AUSL will feature Labcorp health insights and content across digital channels, social media and in-person fan experiences during the regular season and championship. As the Official Consumer Health Testing Partner, Labcorp will spotlight how health insights show up in athletes’ lives—pairing real stories from AUSL players with actionable testing and resources from Labcorp’s consumer health offerings, including the recently launched MyLabcorpTM mobile app, Labcorp OnDemand consumer testing platform, and its women's health digital platform, Ovia Health by Labcorp. Together, AUSL and Labcorp aim to help athletes and fans better understand topics like performance, recovery and overall wellbeing.
The collaboration also brings together two organizations with roots in North Carolina, home to Labcorp’s headquarters in Burlington and the AUSL’s Carolina Blaze in Durham.
The announcement comes as the AUSL continues its rapid growth heading into its second season. Led by Commissioner Kim Ng and featuring investment from Major League Baseball, the league recently expanded from four to six teams while securing a multi-year media rights agreement with ESPN and attracting a growing roster of national corporate partners.
About Labcorp
Labcorp (NYSE: LH) is a global leader of innovative and comprehensive laboratory services that helps doctors, hospitals, pharmaceutical companies, researchers and patients make clear and confident decisions. We provide insights and advance science to improve health and improve lives through our unparalleled diagnostics and drug development laboratory capabilities. The company's nearly 71,000 employees serve clients in approximately 100 countries, provided support for more than 85% of the new drugs and therapeutic products approved by the FDA in 2025 and performed more than 750 million tests for patients around the world. Learn more at labcorp.com.
About the AUSL:
The premier professional softball league in the U.S., the Athletes Unlimited Softball League (AUSL) launched in 2025 with four teams and expanded to six teams ahead of the 2026 season while anchoring those teams in home markets for the first time. Led by Commissioner Kim Ng and featuring investment from Major League Baseball, advisors including softball legends Jennie Finch, Jessica Mendoza and Natasha Watley as well as a multi-year media rights deal with ESPN, the AUSL is home to the best softball players in the world competing on the sport’s biggest professional stage. The Carolina Blaze, Chicago Bandits, Portland Cascade, Oklahoma City Spark, Texas Volts and Utah Talons begin their quest for the AUSL Championship on June 9. Following the AUSL Championship, a select group of players will be chosen to compete in the AUSL All-Star Cup, a high-stakes showdown held in Rosemont, Ill. to crown the ultimate individual softball champion utilizing the innovative Athletes Unlimited format. For more information, follow @theauslofficial and visit theausl.com.
About Athletes Unlimited:
Athletes Unlimited (AU) is the leader in athlete-driven professional sports, operating leagues in women’s volleyball, basketball, and softball. Founded in 2020 by Jonathan Soros and Jon Patricof, and recognized as one of Fast Company's Most Innovative Companies, AU is the only public benefit corporation in professional sports, embedding athlete-centric decision-making into its business model. This includes athlete representation on the company’s board of directors, governance in partnership with Player Executive Committees, and players sharing in the company's long-term profits—all while taking a proactive role in shaping policies that support the women who compete in its leagues. Built on the values of innovation, inclusion, and excellence, AU is redefining the traditional model of sports ownership by partnering with athletes to build competitive, fan-focused leagues that deliver better outcomes for athletes, fans, and the broader sports community.
SOURCE Labcorp
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