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College Softball Star NiJaree Canady Secures Historic Ownership Stake in Professional League

College Softball Star NiJaree Canady Secures Historic Ownership Stake in Professional League

Lubbock, Saturday, 23 May 2026.
Texas Tech pitcher NiJaree Canady has reshaped sports finance by securing an unprecedented equity stake in a professional softball league, shifting athlete compensation toward long-term ownership.