Last Week around the Leagues

February 24, 2026 - This past week the the New Mexico Goatheads became the ECHL affiliate of the Colorado Avalanche, Tacoma Stars Danny Waltman became the third goalie in Major Arena Soccer League history to record 2,000 saves, and Major League Volleyball announced the Comerica Center, home of the Dallas Pulse, will host the 2026 MLV Championship. Highlights from this week come from the ECHL, American Hockey League, Western Hockey League, North American Hockey League, Major Arena Soccer League, Major League Soccer, United Soccer League Champ... Full Story

Eye-Popping Numbers Earn Thompson, Carlini Player of the Week Nods

February 23, 2026 - A pair of League One Volleyball's Founding Athletes earned weekly honors after tremendous showings while leading their respective teams to big wins last week. Offensive Player of the Week: Jordan Thompson, Opposite Hitter, LOVB Houston Jordan Thompson erupted for 52 kills in just eight sets last week, averaging 6.5 per set. She posted a blistering .422 attack efficiency and added two aces and four blocks for 58 total points, the second-best two-match scoring performance in league history. Landing 26 kills in both ma... Full Story

Weekly Sports League and Franchise Report

February 23, 2026 - BASEBALL Atlantic League: The independent Atlantic League's Hagerstown (MD) Flying Boxcars will play select games during the 2026 season as the Hagerstown Wienerschnitzels, named after a traditional German dish, and to celebrate the area's German lineage and history. Prospect League: The summer-collegiate Prospect League's new Decatur (IL) expansion team will be called the Decatur Bean Ballers when starting as the 20th team in the 2026 season. The league had 18 teams last season and also added a team in Kokomo (IN) cal... Full Story

Seawolves All-Time Try Leader Riekert Hattingh Returns

February 23, 2026 - The Seattle Seawolves have re-signed Riekert Hattingh ahead of the 2026 Major League Rugby season, securing the return of one of the most influential players in club history as he prepares to enter his ninth season with Seattle. Hattingh also stands as the Seawolves' all-time leading try scorer, a mark that reflects his impact and consistency over multiple seasons. Hattingh joined the Seawolves in the inaugural 2018 season and quickly established himself as a dominant presence at Number 8. Known for his physical ball carr... Full Story

• Last Week around the Leagues - (MLV) February 24
• Eye-Popping Numbers Earn Thompson, Carlini Player of the Week Nods - (LOVB) February 23
• Weekly Sports League and Franchise Report - (MLR) February 23
• Seawolves All-Time Try Leader Riekert Hattingh Returns - Seattle Seawolves (MLR) February 23
• LOVB Madison Coach Matt Fuerbringer to Join USAV After 2026 Pro Season - LOVB Madison (LOVB) February 23
• Lilly to Foster Community Engagement in Volleyball Through Sponsorship of Two Free Youth Volleyball Clinics Hosted by Indy Ignite - Indy Ignite (MLV) February 23
• Parsons, Cooper Post Double-Doubles as Supernovas Fall to Mojo in Five Sets - Omaha Supernovas (MLV) February 23
• Nebraska Falls Short After Going the Distance with Madison - LOVB Nebraska (LOVB) February 23
• Mojo Rally Past Supernovas in Five-Set Showdown - San Diego Mojo (MLV) February 22
• LOVB Madison Snaps Losing Streak in Nebraska - LOVB Madison (LOVB) February 22
• Valkyries Fall to Columbus Fury in Four Sets - Orlando Valkyries (MLV) February 22
• Fury Win 3-1 at Orlando - Columbus Fury (MLV) February 22
• Dallas Pulse Return to Win Column in Second Straight Sweep over Grand Rapids Rise - Dallas Pulse (MLV) February 22
• Momentum Shifts as Atlanta Tops Austin in Four Sets - LOVB Austin (LOVB) February 22
• Rise Fall 3-0 in Dallas Despite Briggs-Romine Double-Double - Grand Rapids Rise (MLV) February 22
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• Leketor Member-Meneh igniting, inspiring on and off the court for Indy Ignite - MLV WTHR (February 23)
  
• Indy Ignite hosting free youth volleyball clinics through Eli Lilly - MLV WTHR (February 23)
  
• Indy Ignite secure fourth straight win, top Atlanta Vibe in 4 sets - MLV WTHR (February 22)
  
• Close sets don't go Atlanta Vibe's way in home loss - MLV Gwinnett Daily Post (February 22)
  
• Major League Volleyball Championship Coming To Frisco - MLV Local Profile (February 21)
  
• Indy Ignite record second straight sweep with win in Dallas - MLV WTHR (February 20)
  
• Dominant finish leads Atlanta Vibe to home victory - MLV Gwinnett Daily Post (February 20)
  
• Pro Sports Report: Seals say they're contenders heading into Saturday's match vs. Halifax - MLV San Diego Union-Tribune (February 20)
  
• VIDEO: Chicago, You'Ve Hosted History Before. - MLR YouTube (February 19)
  
• Volleyball standout Leah Hardeman flourishing with League One Volleyball - LOVB New York Amsterdam News (February 19)
  
• Valparaiso teacher using Indy Ignite season as teaching lessons - MLV Indianapolis Star (February 19)
  
• Boston vs. Bullies program gets a lift from city's top pro athletes - MLR Boston Globe (February 19)
  
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