MLV Champions, Dallas PULSE Re-Signs Layne Van Buskirk, Kelsie Payne and Kaylee Cox for 2027 Season

June 2, 2026 - FRISCO, Texas - The Dallas PULSE, reigning Major League Volleyball Champions, have re-signed three key players from the club's inaugural championship season: middle blocker Layne Van Buskirk, opposite Kelsie Payne and hitter Kaylee Cox. Van Buskirk, Payne and Cox return as the PULSE continues building its 2027 roster through a champion's lens, with each athlete bringing leadership traits, elite talent, versatility and the drive to uphold the standard established in the team's first season. "Layne, Kelsie and Kaylee eac... Full Story

Last Week around the Leagues

June 2, 2026 - This past week the ECHL announced the expansion team in Augusta, Georgia, will be known as the Augusta Lynx; two Major League Soccer teams fired their head coaches; and Major League Volleyball awarded an expansion team to Los Angeles. Highlights from this week come from the ECHL, Professional Women's Hockey League, Ontario Hockey League, Major League Soccer, Gainbridge Super League, Major Arena Soccer League, Major League Volleyball, Ultimate Frisbee Association, Women's National Basketball Association, Canadian Elite Bas... Full Story

Rawlings Gold Glove Award® Platform Expands to Include AUSL

June 2, 2026 - ST. LOUIS, MO. - Rawlings®, the official game ball, glove, helmet, face guard, base and equipment bag of Major League Baseball®, and now the official bat, glove and base of the Athletes Unlimited Softball League (AUSL), is proud to introduce its renowned Gold Glove Award to the newly-formed professional softball organization. Since its inception in 1957, the Award has been bestowed upon top defensive athletes in professional, collegiate and high school baseball, and beginning in 2022, collegiate softball athletes w... Full Story

Mississippi State Pitcher Peja Goold Signs with Spark

June 2, 2026 - The Oklahoma City Spark have signed second-round draft pick Peja Goold. Goold, the No. 10 overall selection in the 2026 AUSL College Draft, joins the Spark following a standout season at Mississippi State. The right-handed pitcher helped lead the Bulldogs to the Women's College World Series at Devon Park while earning Softball America Second Team All-America honors, NFCA First Team All-South Region recognition, and USA Today Sports SEC Newcomer of the Year distinction. She finished her senior campaign with a 15-6 recor... Full Story

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• MLV Champions, Dallas PULSE Re-Signs Layne Van Buskirk, Kelsie Payne and Kaylee Cox for 2027 Season - Dallas Pulse (MLV) June 2
• Last Week around the Leagues - (MLV) June 2
• Rawlings Gold Glove Award® Platform Expands to Include AUSL - (AUSL) June 2
• First XV: WK10: 2026 - (MLR) June 2
• Mississippi State Pitcher Peja Goold Signs with Spark - Oklahoma City Spark (AUSL) June 2
• Orlando Valkyries Bring Home Florida Gators Stars Marlie Monserez and Elli McKissock for 2027 Season - Orlando Valkyries (MLV) June 2
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