Last Week around the Leagues

February 3, 2026 - This past week the B.C Lions re-signed Canadian quarterback Nathan Rourke, the Canadian Football League's Most Outstanding Player, to a multi-year contract extension; the United Soccer League unveiled USL Premier as its top-tier professional league; and Major League Rugby revealed Nashville will host the first ever MLR game in Tennessee in April. Highlights from this week come from the Canadian Football League, United Football League, Indoor Football League, USL Premier, Major League Soccer, Canadian Premier League, Natio... Full Story

Valkyries Kick off Pivotal Two-Week Stretch Hosting Atlanta Friday and Omaha Sunday

February 2, 2026 - ORLANDO, Fla. - The Orlando Valkyries, reigning 2025 Major League Volleyball champions, return to Addition Financial Arena riding the momentum of a 2-0 road trip and entering a pivotal two-week stretch, with their next four matches, two at home followed by two on the road, coming against every 2025 postseason team. Orlando opens a two-match homestand on Friday, Feb. 6, hosting the Atlanta Vibe (3-4) on Teacher Appreciation Night at 7 p.m. ET. The Valkyries then welcome the Omaha Supernovas (5-3) on Sunday, Feb. 8, for Men... Full Story

Carol, Jordan Thompson Named LOVB Players of the Week

February 2, 2026 - Two Olympic medalists have earned League One Volleyball's Player of the Week honors after tremendous individual performances last week as Jordan Thompson was named Offensive Player of the Week and Ana Carolina da Silva (Carol) earned Defensive honors.. Offensive Player of the Week: Jordan Thompson, Opposite Hitter, LOVB Houston Thompson earned league offensive honors after erupting for 53 points in two matches, including 48 kills on a .432 attack efficiency. After 24 against LOVB Madison specifically on February 1, Tho... Full Story

Houston's Surge Continues in Home Sweep of Madison

February 1, 2026 - HOUSTON, Texas - Riding its best stretch of the season, LOVB Houston kept rolling Sunday night, sweeping LOVB Madison in straight sets, 25-19, 25-17, 25-22 to earn its third consecutive win. Houston established control early in the opening set, answering Madison's brief pushes with steady sideout play and timely defensive stops. Opposite hitter Jordan Thompson helped stabilize the offense during the early exchanges while middle blocker Amber Igiede's work at the net allowed Houston to separate late. A closing 6-1 run, cap... Full Story

• Last Week around the Leagues - (MLR) February 3
• Valkyries Kick off Pivotal Two-Week Stretch Hosting Atlanta Friday and Omaha Sunday - Orlando Valkyries (MLV) February 2
• Carol, Jordan Thompson Named LOVB Players of the Week - (LOVB) February 2
• Houston's Surge Continues in Home Sweep of Madison - LOVB Houston (LOVB) February 1
• LOVB Austin Earns Statement Road Win over LOVB Nebraska - LOVB Austin (LOVB) February 1
• LOVB Madison Falls Short to LOVB Houston to Close Road Trip - LOVB Madison (LOVB) February 1
• Supernovas Win Third Straight Behind Londot's Career Night - Omaha Supernovas (MLV) February 1
• Rise Come up Short against Omaha in Four Sets - Grand Rapids Rise (MLV) February 1
• Nebraska's Win Streak Snapped by LOVB Austin - LOVB Nebraska (LOVB) February 1
• Atlanta Vibe Top San Diego Mojo, 3-1 - Atlanta Vibe (MLV) February 1
• Kubik Delivers Strong First Start in Four-Set Loss at Atlanta - San Diego Mojo (MLV) February 1
• Dallas Pulse Fall to Indy Ignite in Three Sets - Dallas Pulse (MLV) January 31
• LOVB Salt Lake Sweeps LOVB Atlanta for Fourth Consecutive Home Win - (LOVB) January 31
• LOVB Atlanta Swept in Salt Lake - (LOVB) January 31
• LOVB Salt Lake Sweeps LOVB Atlanta for Fourth Consecutive Win at Home - (LOVB) January 31
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• She grew up with 7 siblings in Fort Wayne. How this volleyball star became 'a pure friend' - MLV Indianapolis Star (February 3)
  
• League One Volleyball Hires Ex-Nike Exec As First Commissioner - LOVB Front Office Sports (February 2)
  
• Atlanta Vibe volleyball storms back to beat San Diego - MLV Gwinnett Daily Post (February 2)
  
• Dallas Pulse debut boosts momentum for women's pro sports in North Texas - MLV NewsBreak - Arlington (February 1)
  
• Columbus Fury drop five-set match to the Orlando Valkyries - MLV Columbus Dispatch (February 1)
  
• Indy Ignite dominates Dallas Pulse, ending 4-match win streak - MLV WTHR (February 1)
  
• LOVB Omaha defeats Madison - LOVB Omaha World-Herald (January 31)
  
• Photos: LOVB Nebraska hosts LOVB Madison - LOVB Omaha World-Herald (January 31)
  
• VIDEO: Oh I Know Ball - MLR YouTube (January 30)
  
• LOVB Austin drops second straight, falling to Salt Lake in reverse sweep - LOVB Austin Sports Journal (January 30)
  
• Dallas Pulse sweeps Columbus Fury to improve to 4-1 - MLV Austin Sports Journal (January 30)
  
• Ignite top Vibe, 3-1, for first home win of season - MLV WTHR (January 30)
  
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