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Last Week around the Leagues

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OSC Original by Fran Stuchbury
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

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

MLV Orlando Valkyries 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

LOVB 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

LOVB LOVB Houston 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

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