So long, Olympic softball

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A few years ago, the International Olympics Committee knocked softball off the list of 2012 sports, though its popularity has been growing since 1996, its first Games. For girls around the world, the Olympics will forever be a dream. Guests: Lindsay Callanan plays first base and outfield for the Lake County Liberty softball team, and Emily Ott pitches for Lake County Liberty softball team

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