Rise Sign Jenna Rosenthal in Return to Professional Competition

March 31, 2026 - GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. - The Grand Rapids Rise on Tuesday announced the addition of 6-foot-6 middle blocker Jenna Rosenthal. A native of Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, Rosenthal returns to the court with the Rise after serving as a marketing and operations coordinator in the Major League Volleyball front office. Rosenthal spent the 2025 season with the Atlanta Vibe and previously competed with the Columbus Fury during the league's inaugural 2024 season. She appeared in nine matches (22 sets) with Columbus, recording 33 points on 23... Full Story

Weekly Sports League and Franchise Report

March 30, 2026 - BASEBALL Blue Ridge League: The new summer-collegiate BRL is looking to start its inaugural 2026 season with eight teams. Of the six previously announced teams, the West Virginia Miners are gone but the league added new teams called the Joanna (SC) Hornets, Greenwood (SC) Fly Monkeys and the Spartanburg County Peaches (Inman, SC). California League: The Visalia Rawhide of the Single-A California League will play every Saturday home game during the 2026 season as the Central Valley Sir Loins, which was derived from the ... Full Story

Buijs, Inoue Earn Player of the Week Honors Once Again

March 30, 2026 - LOS ANGELES - After leading their teams to key victories last week, International stars Anne Buijs and Kotoe Inoue have each earned their second League One Volleyball Player of the Week honors of the 2026 season. Offensive Player of the Week: Anne Buijs, Outside Hitter, LOVB Nebraska Buijs powered Nebraska to a pair of big wins as Nebraska continued their late-season push for a playoff berth. The former Dutch national team star scored 41 points in eight sets (5.13 per set) last week, including 36 kills on a blistering... Full Story

Cindy Ball-Malone Named Head Coach of Utah Talons

March 30, 2026 - Salt Lake City, Utah - The Athletes Unlimited Softball League (AUSL) announced that Cindy Ball-Malone has been named head coach of the Utah Talons, replacing Howard Dobson. Ball-Malone brings more than two decades of head coaching experience at the collegiate level and is currently the head coach at the University of Central Florida, where she will continue to serve in her existing role while leading the Talons. "Cindy is one of the most respected coaches in the game and has a proven ability to develop elite talent and... Full Story

• Rise Sign Jenna Rosenthal in Return to Professional Competition - Grand Rapids Rise (MLV) March 31
• Weekly Sports League and Franchise Report - (MLR) March 30
• Buijs, Inoue Earn Player of the Week Honors Once Again - (LOVB) March 30
• Cindy Ball-Malone Named Head Coach of Utah Talons - Utah Talons (AUSL) March 30
• Rise Sign Experienced Opposite Hitter Danielle Harbin - Grand Rapids Rise (MLV) March 30
• Seawolves and Harpooners Share the Stage on Club Rugby Night - Seattle Seawolves (MLR) March 29
• Arizona Catcher Stewart Earns Golden Ticket and Spot in the AUSL College Draft - (AUSL) March 29
• Head to Head: The Resolution - (MLR) March 29
• Atlanta Clinches Playoff Spot with Sweep over Madison - (LOVB) March 28
• Salt Lake Swept by Nebraska in Road Rematch - (LOVB) March 28
• Nebraska Nearly Goes Wire to Wire in Dominant Sweep of Salt Lake - LOVB Nebraska (LOVB) March 28
• Atlanta Defeats Madison in Key Late-Season Match - LOVB Madison (LOVB) March 28
• Supernovas Duo Nuneviller, Londot Deliver at 2026 MLV All-Star Match - Omaha Supernovas (MLV) March 28
• San Diego Mojo All-Stars Shine as Team Meske Wins MLV Showcase - San Diego Mojo (MLV) March 28
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