Habaneros Caught by Grand Forks

July 21, 2026 - GRAND FORKS, N.D. - The Mankato Habaneros saw an early lead slip away Tuesday night, falling 8-7 to the Grand Forks Spitfires after a five-run sixth inning. Mankato scored twice in the first and added three more in the second to build a 6-2 lead. Sailor Hall (Pittsburgh State University) led the offense, going 2-for-4 with a three-run homer, while Ava Parent (University of Wisconsin) finished 2-for-3 with two runs scored and an RBI. Kylinn Stangl (University of Minnesota) added two hits and two RBIs, and Marleigh Louvar (... Full Story

AUSL Play-In Preview: Cascade and Bandits Face Off

July 21, 2026 - The stage is set for the Athletes Unlimited Softball League Play-In Game, with the Chicago Bandits (16-9) meeting the Portland Cascade (14-11) in the postseason opener in College Station, Texas, on Thursday, July 21. The league's expanded postseason format includes a game between the No. 2 and No. 3 seeds, with the winner advancing to face the Utah Talons in the best-of-three AUSL Championship. The chance to continue chasing a title for these two teams will come down to one game. Here's a look at how they've fared thro... Full Story

Rufus McLean Joins Stade Français

July 21, 2026 - SEATTLE, Wash. - The Seattle Seawolves wish Rufus McLean every success as the wing prepares to join Stade Français for the 2026-27 Top 14 season. McLean joined the Seawolves ahead of the 2026 Major League Rugby campaign. Injury limited his involvement for much of the season, but he returned for Seattle's final two matches and scored two tries across two appearances. The 26-year-old made his Seawolves debut from the bench during Seattle's regular-season victory over the California Legion. He then started the MLR Se... Full Story

Spark Eliminated from Playoff Race in Run-Rule Loss to Blaze

July 21, 2026 - The Oklahoma City Spark's inaugural Athletes Unlimited Softball League season came to an end Tuesday morning as they fell to the Carolina Blaze, 11-1, in a weather-delayed regular-season finale at Smith Family Stadium. Originally scheduled for Monday night, the game was suspended after a two-hour, 17-minute weather delay and resumed Tuesday morning. Carolina took control before the suspension, scoring eight runs in the opening inning before adding three more in the second. The loss leaves Oklahoma City with a 13-12 rec... Full Story

• Habaneros Caught by Grand Forks - Mankato Habaneros (NWLS) July 21
• AUSL Play-In Preview: Cascade and Bandits Face Off - (AUSL) July 21
• Rufus McLean Joins Stade Français - Seattle Seawolves (MLR) July 21
• Spark Eliminated from Playoff Race in Run-Rule Loss to Blaze - Oklahoma City Spark (AUSL) July 21
• Gonzalo Bertranou: Steering the Legion's Championship Run - California Legion (MLR) July 21
• Cascade Lands the Final Playoff Spot After Spark Loss - Portland Cascade (AUSL) July 21
• 9 Utah Talons Selected to Compete in 2026 AUSL All-Star Cup - Utah Talons (AUSL) July 21
• Williams, Wallace Among 9 Bandits to Compete in 2026 All-Star Cup - Chicago Bandits (AUSL) July 21
• Tosch Hits Grand Slam, Madison Night Mares Fall to Wausau Ignite - Madison Night Mares (NWLS) July 20
• Habaneros Fall to Spitfires Despite Late Rally - Mankato Habaneros (NWLS) July 20
• July 20 Blaze vs. Spark Suspended, to be Resumed July 21 - (AUSL) July 20
• Five Team Home Runs See Ignite Victorious 12-6 over Nightmares - Wausau Ignite (NWLS) July 20
• Seattle Seawolves Continue Year-Round Community Commitment with Launch of Youth Rugby Camp - Seattle Seawolves (MLR) July 20
• The Mindset Behind Bri Ellis' Sophomore Surge - Utah Talons (AUSL) July 20
• 6 Cascade Players Named to 2026 AUSL All-Star Cup Roster - Portland Cascade (AUSL) July 20
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• AUSL Playoff Field Set at Davis Diamond, and the Aggies are Coming Home - AUSL Texas A&M Athletics (July 21)
  
• Blaze win AUSL regular-season finale, eliminating Spark from playoffs - AUSL MLB.com (July 21)
  
• The 2026 AUSL postseason field is set! See the full bracket - AUSL MLB.com (July 21)
  
• Cascade Weekly: Portland (narrowly) advances to the AUSL postseason - AUSL Portland Tribune (July 21)
  
• Grand Forks Spitfires hang on late to beat Mankato - NWLS Grand Forks Herald (July 21)
  
• Ellis and Wyckoff Lead Utah Talons to No. 1 Overall Seed and Spot in AUSL Championship Series - AUSL Arkansas Athletics (July 20)
  
• Nebraska volleyball great Jordan Larson feeling at peace after coming out of retirement - LOVB Nebraska Public Media (July 20)
  
• Dallas Pulse signs DFW-native Brianna Kadiku and Dutch talent Iris Scholten for 2027 season - MLV WFAA (July 20)
  
• Talons clinch No. 1 seed, berth in AUSL Championship - AUSL ABC 4 Utah (July 20)
  
• Bruin-Filled Utah Talons Clinch No. 1 Seed, AUSL Championship Berth - AUSL Yahoo Sports (July 20)
  
• Karlyn Pickens gifted dumpling toy by fan after taking hit to her face in AUSL game - AUSL Knoxville News (July 20)
  
• Which team will grab final playoff spot on final day of AUSL regular season? - AUSL MLB.com (July 20)
  
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