Jordyn Poulter Named LOVB's Offensive and Defensive Player of the Week

January 26, 2026 - After a remarkably efficient week in all facets of the game, LOVB Salt Lake Volleyball setter Jordyn Poulter has been named League One Volleyball's Offensive and Defensive Player of the Week. Offensively, Jordyn led Salt Lake to two wins and sole control of the LOVB standings. On January 22, she set Salt Lake to a LOVB-record .570 attack efficiency against LOVB Houston with teammates hitting .597 off her sets specifically. Two days later, She paced Salt Lake to a five-set win against LOVB Madison. Over the two matches, Jo... Full Story

All-MLR Center Signs Contract Extension

January 26, 2026 - CHICAGO, Il. - The Hounds' bolstered their 2026 backline with the contract extension of center Ollie Devoto, the team announced today. The 32-year-old Englishman is now set for his second year in Chicago after an impressive 2025 season that culminated in Second-Team All-Major League Rugby honors. Devoto appeared in 16 contests, all starts, and registered 1,128 minutes of game time during his first year in MLR. He played the full 80-minutes in 11 of those games. The center was one of the Hounds' best attacking threats on t... Full Story

Dallas Pulse Upset Orlando Valkyries to Improve to 3-1

January 25, 2026 - ORLANDO, Fla. - The Dallas PULSE, extended their winning streak (3-1) in a road victory against the Orlando Valkyries (3-2) during a five-set thriller, 3-2 (24-26, 22-25, 25-16, 25-23, 15-9), at Addition Financial Arena in Orlando on Sunday. Dallas Pulse outside hitter Mimi Colyer led all scorers with 22 points, tallying 21 kills on 45 swings. Opposite hitter Kelsie Payne added 15 kills on 32 attempts and four blocks. Player of the Game went to Kaylee Cox, who provided a spark off the bench with 13 kills on 30 swings. Dal... Full Story

Valkyries Fast Start Fades as Dallas Comes Back to Reverse Sweep Orlando

January 25, 2026 - ORLANDO, Fla. - The Orlando Valkyries, reigning 2025 Major League Volleyball champions, opened strong but ultimately fell in five sets to the Dallas Pulse, 26-24, 25-22, 15-25, 23-25, 9-15, at Addition Financial Arena on Sunday. Orlando debuted a new look in the lineup, starting rookie first-round pick Bre Kelley for the first time this season, while also using both liberos throughout the match for the first time this year. "It's early in the season, and we want to get different looks as much as possible," head coach A... Full Story

• Jordyn Poulter Named LOVB's Offensive and Defensive Player of the Week - (LOVB) January 26
• All-MLR Center Signs Contract Extension - Chicago Hounds (MLR) January 26
• Dallas Pulse Upset Orlando Valkyries to Improve to 3-1 - Dallas Pulse (MLV) January 25
• Valkyries Fast Start Fades as Dallas Comes Back to Reverse Sweep Orlando - Orlando Valkyries (MLV) January 25
• Salt Lake Stands Victorious Following Five-Set Thriller with Madison - (LOVB) January 24
• LOVB Madison Drops Road Thriller in Salt Lake - (LOVB) January 24
• Ignite Fall for First Time this Season in Home Opener - Indy Ignite (MLV) January 24
• Supernovas Snap Historic Skid at Indy Behind Cooper, Reinhardt - Omaha Supernovas (MLV) January 24
• Austin Falls at San Antonio's Frost Bank Center - LOVB Austin (LOVB) January 24
• Houston Breaks Through with Sweep of Austin - LOVB Houston (LOVB) January 24
• Austin at Madison Headlines Busy Week in LOVB - (LOVB) January 24
• Atlanta Vibe at Columbus Fury Match Postponed - Atlanta Vibe (MLV) January 24
• Atlanta at Columbus MLV Match Postponed - (MLV) January 24
• Atlanta at Columbus MLV Match Postponed - Columbus Fury (MLV) January 24
• PBR, SKT Lead Rise to 3-1 Win in San Diego - Grand Rapids Rise (MLV) January 23
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• Indy Ignite's undefeated season ends in home opener against Omaha Supernovas - MLV WTHR (January 25)
  
• What Larry H. Miller Company has in store for sports fans in 2026 - LOVB Deseret News (January 25)
  
• What Larry H. Miller Company has in store for sports fans in 2026 - AUSL Deseret News (January 25)
  
• Omaha Supernovas snap three-match losing streak - MLV Omaha World-Herald (January 25)
  
• LOVB Nebraska match against Atlanta postponed due to weather - LOVB Omaha World-Herald (January 24)
  
• League One Volleyball returns to Salt Lake for Year 2. Here are 3 things to know - LOVB KSL (January 23)
  
• LOVB Houston falls to Salt Lake in straight sets on the road - LOVB Austin Sports Journal (January 23)
  
• Dallas Pulse earns first road win, outlast Atlanta in five sets - MLV Austin Sports Journal (January 23)
  
• Former Washington softball star to lead Portland AUSL expansion team - AUSL Huskies Wire (January 23)
  
• Indy Ignite knock off reigning MLV champions to remain undefeated on the season - MLV WTHR (January 23)
  
• 'Disappointing' home loss for Atlanta Vibe - MLV Gwinnett Daily Post (January 23)
  
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