Fox News Flash top sports headlines for July 3
Fox News Flash top sports headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on Foxnews.com.
Outgoing Auburn Tigers softball player Carlee McCondichie elected not to use her fifth year of NCAA eligibility and eviscerated the program’s brass in since-deleted social media posts.
The utility player wrote on Twitter she loved playing at Auburn but revealed she does not have the "desire" to play anymore after getting benched on Senior Day.
CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM
Auburn batter Carlee McCondichie, #12, celebrates with teammates after hitting a solo home run against Alabama in Rhoads Stadium, April 23, 2023. (Gary Cosby Jr.-Tuscaloosa News/USA Today Network)
"I will not be taking a 5th year," she wrote. "his thread is not directed toward Auburn University. I love Auburn with my whole heart and every single girl that is part of the Auburn softball program. It is sad when a young girl who has played the sport for 18 years of her 22-year life has no interest or desire in playing a 5th year.
"That’s what happens when you play for a program where when you fail, you are immediately benched. A program where you aren’t pursued. A program where you are only looked at from an athletic perspective, not a personal perspective."
McCondichie said she gave her all to the program. The Alabama native batted .303 with two home runs and 22 RBI as the Tigers went 43-19 during the season. The team was eliminated from the NCAA Regionals by Clemson.
Oklahoma's Cydney Sanders celebrates beside Auburn's Carlee McCondichie after hitting a double at USA Softball Hall of Fame Stadium in Oklahoma City on Saturday, March 18, 2023. (Bryan Terry/The Oklahoman/USA Today Network)
"For me, I can stand here confidently and say I gave my absolute all to the Auburn softball program. In return, I got benched as a starter on SENIOR DAY. This isn’t for attention, this is for the athletes to come. THEY DESERVE BETTER. STUDENT-ATHLETES ARE MUCH MORE THAN STUDENTS & MUCH MORE THAN ATHLETES.
"They are human beings. With that being said, I will always continue to support Auburn Softball PLAYERS. But for me, my softball career is OVER and the thought of even playing one game brings me much anxiety, sadly."
Auburn’s Carlee McCondichie lobs a ball to first base during a Lady Vols game against Auburn on Senior Day, at Sherri Parker Lee Stadium, May 7, 2022. (Caitie McMekin/News Sentinel/USA Today Network)
CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP
McCondichie since deleted the post. Multiple outlets caught McCondichie’s post, including OutKick, before it was deleted. There are only five seniors on the current Auburn roster for the 2024 season.
Fox News First
Get all the stories you need-to-know from the most powerful name in news delivered first thing every morning to your inbox.
By entering your email and clicking the Subscribe button, you agree to the Fox News Privacy Policy and Terms of Use, and agree to receive content and promotional communications from Fox News. You understand that you can opt-out at any time.