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Habaneros Run-Rule Minot Tuesday

NWLS Mankato Habaneros June 30, 2026 - MANKATO, MINN. - The Mankato Habaneros closed out their series against the Minot Honeybees with a 13-3 run-rule win in five innings Tuesday night at ISG Field. Mankato jumped out to a 3-0 lead in the first inning and never looked back. After Minot scored once in the second, the Habaneros answered with three runs of their own to extend the lead. They added one run in the third, four in the fourth and two in the fifth to end the game early. Ava Parent (University of Wisconsin) paced the offense, going 3-for-3 with a doub... Full Story

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Bandits Hit Their Stride and the .500 Mark in Win over the Cascade

AUSL Chicago Bandits June 30, 2026 - The band is back together again. More accurately, the Chicago Bandits are back together in full and back at home. And it could be that they're going places in this AUSL season. The Bandits returned from their road trip on Tuesday and overwhelmed the Portland Cascade 13-3 at Parkway Bank Sports Complex in Rosemont. The victory, via run rule, was the Bandits' third in a row, and just as important, it enabled them to reach the .500 mark for the first time this season after an 0-4 start. Chicago batters scored twice ... Full Story

Injured Sharlize Palacios Is Still "In the Game" for the Talons

AUSL Utah Talons June 30, 2026 - The Utah Talons have the best pitching staff in the league yet again and continue to be anchored by catcher Sharlize Palacios. Palacios caught nearly every inning for the team in their championship-winning season last year, but has been sidelined as of late due to injury. Despite missing time behind the dish, she's found ways to contribute from the dugout, calling pitches. "I'm going with my gut," Palacios said. Even though she's not seeing each pitch into her own glove, she trusts how much she knows the staff. C... Full Story

California Legion Legend Keni Nasoqeqe Calls Time

MLR California Legion June 30, 2026 - California Legion pays tribute to veteran lock Keni Nasoqeqe, who has announced his retirement from professional rugby, bringing to a close one of the most respected and consistent careers in Major League Rugby. A veteran of more than 100 MLR appearances, Nasoqeqe leaves the game after representing San Diego Legion, Houston SaberCats and California Legion, earning a reputation as one of the competition's toughest and most dependable backrow and second-row forwards, which was recognized in 2025 when he was selected by USA ... Full Story

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