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'My Favorite Day of the Year' Ignite Players Embrace Media Day

MLV Indy Ignite December 29, 2025 - FISHERS, Ind. - It's called "media day," but for Indy Ignite players and coaches, it's an anticipated harbinger of the season just around the corner. The Ignite hosted their second annual media day at Fishers Event Center today. All 15 players on the 2026 roster, along with new head coach Lauren Bertolacci, made their way through a rotating swath of media interviews as well as photography and video sessions to gather content for the Major League Volleyball season that begins in 12 short days. The activities concluded with... Full Story

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Stephen Brett Joins Seattle Seawolves as Assistant Coach for Backs & Attack

MLR Seattle Seawolves December 29, 2025 - The Seattle Seawolves have named Stephen Brett as Assistant Coach for Backs & Attack, adding experience and attacking detail to the coaching group. Brett joins the Seawolves with a background as both a professional player and coach. A former fly-half, he played professionally in New Zealand, Japan, and France, gaining a strong understanding of game management and decision-making under pressure. In recent years, Brett has worked across Major League Rugby and with USA Rugby, holding head coach and assistant roles focused... Full Story

LOVB Announces 2026 Broadcast Schedule, Announcers

LOVB December 26, 2025 - League One Volleyball (LOVB) announced its full broadcast and streaming schedule for its 2026 professional volleyball season. Kicking off its First Serve on January 7, 2026, LOVB will deliver all 66 matches across a broad domestic and global network anchored by USA Network, ESPN platforms and Victory+. "Women's volleyball has never been more in demand, and LOVB is meeting that moment," said Raquel Braun, Chief Media Officer for LOVB. "Our partnerships with ESPN, Victory+ and USA Network give our athletes the national visi... Full Story

Zabierek Signs One-Year Contract Extension

MLR Chicago Hounds December 23, 2025 - CHICAGO, Il. - The Chicago Hounds announced Tuesday the team agreed to terms on a one-year contract extension with hooker Jackson Zabierek. The 25-year-old first signed with the Hounds last January and was an immediate bolster to the forward pack. During his first season in Chicago, Zabierek appeared in 12 contests and made one start, a Week 17 win over the Houston Sabercats. In his lone start, he logged 51 minutes and scored a pair of tries, the first two scores of his MLR career. He finished the season with 284 minutes ... Full Story

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