BYU accepted an invitation to join the Pacific Coast Softball Conference beginning in 2013. The Cougars have made the NCAA tournament the past seven seasons.

• More: Several San Diego State teams to play in Big West

Beginning in the 2013-14 academic year, several of San Diego State's teams including softball will be competing as a part of the Big West Conference.

• More: Big East introduces five new member schools

Softball continues to gain recognition thanks to the increased interest by players and fans and the exposure by television. Amy Hughes takes a look at the potential for Olympics reinstatement.

• Hughes: Looking back, looking forward?

For now, softball is gone from the Olympic Games. However, a recent announcement gives life to a possible return. In the meantime, Amy Hughes takes a look back at the history of Olympic softball.

• Photo Gallery: Softball’s last Olympic appearance