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Ignite Take 2026 Victory Lap with Visit to Indianapolis Motor Speedway

MLV Indy Ignite May 13, 2026 - SPEEDWAY, Ind. - The Indy Ignite deserved a victory lap following their sensational 2026 season. They took one today in the most appropriate of places: the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Fresh off finishing their record-setting season in Major League Volleyball, the Ignite were invited guests to the second day of practice for the 110th running of the Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge. Thirteen players and two assistant coaches attended, many visited the legendary racetrack for the first time. All were overwhelmed by ... Full Story

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Columbus Fury Announce Ángel Pérez Will Not Return as Head Coach

MLV Columbus Fury May 12, 2026 - COLUMBUS, Ohio - The Columbus Fury have announced that Ángel Pérez will not return as head coach for the 2027 season. The Columbus Fury sincerely thank Ángel Pérez for his service and dedication to the organization. Throughout his time with the club, Pérez helped guide the Fury both on and off the court while contributing to the continued growth of professional volleyball in Columbus. The organization wishes him success in the next chapter of his career.... Full Story

Looking Back at 2026: No Easy Nights

LOVB May 12, 2026 - Entering the final day of the 2026 League One Volleyball regular season, five teams were still alive for playoff spots, the regular season title remained undecided, and three wins separated first place from fifth. It was, in other words, anyone's league. LOVB Nebraska middle blocker Ana Carolina da Silva (Carol), a two-time Olympic medalist with Brazil who has competed in top leagues across the world, had seen nothing like it. "LOVB is different than any other league I've competed in," she said. "In other leagues, I wa... Full Story

Last Week around the Leagues

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OSC Original by Fran Stuchbury
May 12, 2026 - This past week the Binghamton Black Bears made Federal Prospects Hockey League history by winning their third straight Commissioner's Cup Championship, expansion team Dallas Pulse won the Major League Volleyball championship, and the Northwoods League announced it will place a team at The Field of Dreams Ballpark for the 2027 season. Highlights from this week come from the Federal Prospect Hockey League, American Hockey League, SPHL, North American Hockey League, Major League Volleyball, Athletes Unlimited Softball Leagu... Full Story

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