Last Week around the Leagues

January 20, 2026 - This past week the ECHL team in Trenton revealed it will be known as the Trenton Ironhawks, the United Football League concluded its two day player draft, and the Athletes Unlimited Softball League revealed the six teams for its inaugural season this summer. Highlights from this week come from the ECHL, American Hockey League, Professional Women's Hockey League, Ontario Hockey League, North American Hockey League, United Football League, Canadian Football League, Athletes Unlimited Softball League, League One Volleyball, ... Full Story

Madison Sweeps LOVB Player of the Week Awards

January 19, 2026 - LOS ANGELES - After leading their team to a four-set win over LOVB Nebraska January 16 to stay atop the League One Volleyball standings, LOVB Madison's Callie Schwarzenbach and Gong Xiangyu have earned LOVB Player of the Week honors. Offensive Player of the Week: Callie Schwarzenbach, Middle Blocker, Madison Callie had a monster match against Nebraska, leading all athletes with 17 points, 14 from the attack. The LOVB Nebraska newcomer hit .479 in total, scoring on over 60% of her swings, and made three blocks. Afte... Full Story

Sis Bates Returns to the Pacific Northwest with Cascade

January 19, 2026 - Sis Bates was 11 years old when she watched Washington win the Women's College World Series. While the Huskies celebrated their 2009 title, Bates turned to her dad and said, "I'm going to play there." It was a seed planted that flourished into reality. Bates moved from central California to Seattle for college. She had an All-American career, skyrocketing to fame as one of the best shortstops in softball, and Bates became synonymous with the program. She even stayed on staff for two years after graduation. Now, that co... Full Story

Mojo Outlast Vibe in Five-Set Thriller for Historic Win at Viejas Arena

January 19, 2026 - SAN DIEGO - The San Diego Mojo secured their first win of the 2026 season and the first for head coach Alisha Childress on Sunday night, outlasting the Atlanta Vibe in a five-set battle, 26-24, 26-28, 25-19, 19-25, 15-13, at Viejas Arena. Grace Loberg turned in a career performance, with the outside hitter finishing with career highs of 26 points, 23 kills and 17 digs for her first double-double of the season while hitting .397. Setter Marlie Monserez recorded her third straight double-double with 55 assists and 19 digs, ... Full Story

• Last Week around the Leagues - (AUSL) January 20
• Madison Sweeps LOVB Player of the Week Awards - (LOVB) January 19
• Sis Bates Returns to the Pacific Northwest with Cascade - Portland Cascade (AUSL) January 19
• Mojo Outlast Vibe in Five-Set Thriller for Historic Win at Viejas Arena - San Diego Mojo (MLV) January 19
• Atlanta Vibe Split Road Trip After 3-2 Loss to San Diego - Atlanta Vibe (MLV) January 18
• LOVB Atlanta Falls in Three to Nebraska - LOVB Atlanta (LOVB) January 18
• Supernovas' Comeback Bid Falls Short against Orlando in Front of 10,523 - Omaha Supernovas (MLV) January 18
• Timely Runs Power Nebraska to Sweep over Atlanta - LOVB Nebraska (LOVB) January 18
• Valkyries Survive Omaha Comeback to Secure Five-Set Win - Orlando Valkyries (MLV) January 18
• Ignite Capture Five-Set Thriller at Columbus, Move to 2-0 on Season - Indy Ignite (MLV) January 17
• Fury Drop Another Five-Set Thriller to Indy Ignite - Columbus Fury (MLV) January 17
• Atlanta Vibe Road Trip Continues Sunday at San Diego - Atlanta Vibe (MLV) January 17
• Game Preview: Atlanta Vibe at San Diego Mojo: January 18, 2026 - San Diego Mojo (MLV) January 17
• Supernovas Fall in Five-Set Thriller to Vibe - Omaha Supernovas (MLV) January 17
• Back-To-Back Home Victories for LOVB Madison - (LOVB) January 16
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• Ava Martin embraces early lessons of Major League Volleyball - MLV Omaha World-Herald (January 20)
  
• VIDEO: Game on the Line. What Was the Best Winning Try at the Death in 2025?#MLR2025 - MLR YouTube (January 19)
  
• Atlanta Vibe Road Trip Ends with Split - MLV Gwinnett Daily Post (January 19)
  
• LOVB Nebraska sweeps Atlanta at home ahead of road rematch - LOVB Omaha World-Herald (January 19)
  
• Orlando hands the Omaha Supernovas their second straight five-set loss at home - MLV Omaha World-Herald (January 19)
  
• Indy Ignite claims five-set victory over Columbus Fury, advances season 2-0 - MLV WTHR (January 18)
  
• Amanda Sjuts introduced as next Omaha Supernovas president - MLV Omaha World-Herald (January 17)
  
• Social Media Reacts Negatively to AUSL City Announcements - AUSL Sports Illustrated (January 17)
  
• Oregon getting AUSL team, Portland Cascade season starts this summer - AUSL KATU (January 17)
  
• Winn named new head coach of Honeybees - NWLS Minot Daily News (January 17)
  
• Atlanta Vibe Volleyball Rallies Past Omaha - MLV Gwinnett Daily Post (January 17)
  
• Omaha Supernovas suffer first loss as Atlanta Vibe rally for five-set win - MLV Omaha World-Herald (January 17)
  
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