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Houston Stays Hot, Extends Win Streak to Five

LOVB LOVB Houston 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

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

MLV Omaha Supernovas 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

MLR 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

MLV Orlando Valkyries 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

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