Houston Stays Hot, Extends Win Streak to Five

February 12, 2026 - HOUSTON, Texas - LOVB Houston kept its win streak alive Wednesday night, sweeping LOVB Nebraska 25-21, 25-17, 25-14 for its fifth straight win. Houston weathered an early push from Nebraska in the opening set, trailing through the first 14 points before flipping the momentum midway through. Once the home team took the lead, it never looked back. Outside hitter Jess Mruzik powered the offense with seven points in the frame, while middle blocker Amber Igiede, outside hitter Madi Rishel and opposite hitter Jordan Thompson a... Full Story

Supernovas Bring Five-Match Win Streak Home to Face Dallas, Host Orlando for Pink Out

February 11, 2026 - OMAHA, Neb. - The Omaha Supernovas, the world's leading professional volleyball franchise, return home riding a franchise-record five-match winning streak and are set to begin a two-match homestand Thursday, Feb. 12, against the expansion team Dallas Pulse before facing the defending MLV champion Orlando Valkyries for the third time this season Sunday, Feb. 15. Omaha will face Dallas for the second time in a week, with Thursday's match serving as Heroes Night on Kiewit Court at the CHI Health Center. First serve is set fo... Full Story

MLR, USRPA Reach Historic Collective Bargaining Agreement for American Rugby

February 11, 2026 - Major League Rugby (MLR) and the United States Rugby Players Association (USRPA) have signed a landmark agreement ratifying the first-ever collective bargaining agreement (CBA) in American rugby history. Crafted after extensive negotiations between the two sides, the CBA brings stability to professional rugby in the U.S. and opens new doors for the sport in advance of the 2031 Rugby World Cup coming to North America. The new CBA is a proud testament to the shared vision between MLR and USRPA, focusing on elevating the sta... Full Story

Orlando Adds Setter Mac Podraza

February 10, 2026 - ORLANDO, Fla. - The Orlando Valkyries, reigning 2025 Major League Volleyball Champions, announced the signing of setter Mac Podraza to the active roster. A native of Sunbury, Ohio, Podraza brings two seasons of professional experience to Orlando. She made her professional debut in 2024 with the Grand Rapids Rise before joining the Omaha Supernovas for the 2025 season. Podraza began her collegiate career at Ohio State in 2019, competing for the Buckeyes for three seasons before transferring to Penn State in 2023. During... Full Story

• Nebraska Drops Midweek Tilt to Red-Hot Houston - LOVB Nebraska (LOVB) February 12
• Houston Stays Hot, Extends Win Streak to Five - LOVB Houston (LOVB) February 12
• Supernovas Bring Five-Match Win Streak Home to Face Dallas, Host Orlando for Pink Out - Omaha Supernovas (MLV) February 11
• MLR, USRPA Reach Historic Collective Bargaining Agreement for American Rugby - (MLR) February 11
• Orlando Adds Setter Mac Podraza - Orlando Valkyries (MLV) February 10
• Italian Winger Matthias Douglas Signs with Seattle Seawolves - Seattle Seawolves (MLR) February 10
• Rise Prepare for Home Matches this Week against San Diego and Atlanta - Grand Rapids Rise (MLV) February 10
• Last Week around the Leagues - (MLV) February 10
• Atlanta Vibe Outside Hitter Leah Edmond Wins Major League Volleyball Player of the Week Award - Atlanta Vibe (MLV) February 10
• Ignite Can't Find Their Mojo, Fall in Four Sets - Indy Ignite (MLV) February 10
• Mojo Knock off League-Leading Ignite in Four-Set Home Win - San Diego Mojo (MLV) February 10
• Salt Lake Sweeps LOVB Player of the Week Awards - (LOVB) February 9
• AU Investor Kevin Durant Welcomes AUSL Athletes at Houston Rockets Game - (AUSL) February 9
• Dallas Pulse Powers Past Grand Rapids Rise in Four Sets - Dallas Pulse (MLV) February 8
• Supernovas Outlast Valkyries in Five Sets for Franchise-Record Fifth Straight Win - Omaha Supernovas (MLV) February 8
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• Supernovas set record for consecutive wins, Omaha gains 3 - MLV Omaha World-Herald (February 10)
  
• Atlanta Vibe star Leah Edmond named MLV Player of the Week - MLV Gwinnett Daily Post (February 10)
  
• Ignite fall in 4 sets to San Diego Mojo - MLV WTHR (February 10)
  
• Salt Lake on top of League One Volleyball by midseason LOVB Classic - LOVB KSL (February 10)
  
• VIDEO: Amy Poehler and Tina Fey Know What a Good Hang Looks Like #rugby - MLR YouTube (February 9)
  
• The top volleyball team in League One is in Salt Lake. And coming to Provo this weekend - LOVB KSL (February 7)
  
• San Diego Mojo top Columbus Fury in Major League Volleyball - MLV Columbus Dispatch (February 7)
  
• Ignite continue red-hot start with 4-set win over Grand Rapids - MLV WTHR (February 7)
  
• Leah Edmond propels Atlanta Vibe past Orlando - MLV Gwinnett Daily Post (February 7)
  
• Karlyn Pickens signs first college softball player NIL pro league deal - AUSL Vols Wire (February 6)
  
• AUSL Signs Tennessee Ace Karlyn Pickens as League's 1st-Ever NIL Athlete - AUSL Just Women's Sports (February 6)
  
• Omaha Supernovas sweep Dallas to remain undefeated on the road - MLV Omaha World-Herald (February 6)
  
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