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LOVB Nebraska Invites Fans to Help Shape Team Identity Through Community-Led Naming Process

LOVB LOVB Nebraska January 30, 2026 - LOVB Nebraska has announced a community-led process that will shape the team's official nickname and kicking off at tonight's home match at 7 p.m Central at Baxter Arena. Fans will be invited to submit name ideas along with the reasoning behind them. Submissions will be reviewed through legal and brand considerations before a curated list is opened to public voting. LOVB Nebraska is inviting fans to help shape the team's future by sharing ideas for the official team name. In a state where fans have defined the culture ... Full Story

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Salt Lake City Checks All the Boxes for the Talons

AUSL Utah Talons January 30, 2026 - When Athletes Unlimited Softball League Commissioner Kim Ng landed at the Salt Lake City airport, she couldn't help but notice what she heard over the speakers. "From the time you land at the airport, the PA [is] welcoming you to the home of its numerous pro sports teams," Ng said in her address to Utah media earlier this week. "You feel the pride that this community has in its teams, the notion that this area understands the growth, the importance, and the opportunity of women's pro sports." Now the Utah Talons will b... Full Story

Fury Look to Rebound against Orlando

MLV Columbus Fury January 30, 2026 - COLUMBUS, Ohio - The Columbus Fury are looking to bounce back from their first sweep of the season, as they host the Orlando Valkyries at Nationwide Arena on Saturday at 7 p.m. The Fury have several ticket options available for fans - including single match, partial plans and full season tickets. Click here or email columbusfury@columbusfury.com for more details. Fans can also call the ticket office at 614-380-FURY (3879). THE SERIES This is the ninth meeting between the Columbus Fury and the Orlando Valkyries, with... Full Story

LOVB Salt Lake Reverse Sweeps Austin in Five-Set Thriller

LOVB LOVB Salt Lake January 30, 2026 - SALT LAKE CITY, Utah - LOVB Salt Lake extended their home winning streak at the Bruin Arena Thursday night, coming back from a two-set deficit to defeat LOVB Austin in a five-set marathon (20-25, 23-25, 25-19, 25-20, 15-10). "A deep team win," Salt Lake head coach Tama Miyashiro said after the match. "Even in some of the low parts, we were in it and chipping away and trying to figure out some things." Outside hitter Alexa Gray earned Player of the Match honors after a dominant offensive performance, leading all scorer... Full Story

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