LOVB Nebraska Welcomes Dennis Del Valle to Coaching Staff

October 20, 2026 - OMAHA, Neb. - LOVB Nebraska announced today Dennis Del Valle Villalobos has joined the staff as an assistant coach for the 2026-27 season. A native of Toa Alta, Puerto Rico, Del Valle brings 14 years of professional playing experience and 17 years with Puerto Rico's men's national team. He joins head coach Giannis Athanasopoulos and assistant coach Karmen "Kiki" Kočar on Nebraska's staff. "First and foremost, I am beyond excited to be part of LOVB overall, let alone going to one of the most popular states for wome... Full Story

Sarah Gordon Signs Contract with the Talons

October 20, 2026 - Utility player Sarah Gordon has signed with the Utah Talons for the 2027 season. Gordon started in 12 and appeared in 17 games in the Athletes Unlimited Softball League (AUSL) in 2026 as a Reserve Pool Player for both the Talons and Oklahoma City Spark. General manager Lisa Fernandez selected Gordon in the 2026 AUSL College Draft as a provisional pick, so while she wasn't a full-time rostered player last year, the team had first rights to sign her. With the Talons, Gordon appeared mostly at catcher and started four gam... Full Story

7 Seattle Seawolves Named to USA Rugby Squad vs Australia XV

October 19, 2026 - Seven Seawolves have been named to USA Rugby's 35-player extended squad for October's home series against Australia XV. Mason Pedersen, Sean McNulty, Rhyno Herbst, Paddy Ryan, Marno Redelinghuys, David Coetzer and Dan Kriel join the player pool for matches in Nashville and New Jersey. The series gives our players an opportunity to compete for selection ahead of the Eagles' November Nations Cup tour. Seawolves with the Eagles Seattle's representation includes five forwards and two backs. Forwards: Mason Pedersen, ... Full Story

Atlanta Vibe's Leah Edmond Featured Alongside Fellow Women's Sports Icons in Bloomberg Businessweek

October 19, 2026 - Leah Edmond Recognized Alongside Fellow Women's Sports Icons in Bloomberg Businessweek Edmond, a trailblazer in professional volleyball, included in 2026 Women's Sports Stars group highlighting the booming business of women's sports October 19, 2026 - What does it feel like to be part of something bigger than yourself? For Atlanta Vibe Outside Hitter Leah Edmond, it was the feeling of walking into a packed arena filled with fans for the inaugural Major League Volleyball match in 2024. In that moment, she realized professi... Full Story

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