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2026 MLV Championship Site Announced

MLV February 19, 2026 - Major League Volleyball has announced that Comerica Center- home of the newest MLV team, the Dallas Pulse - has been awarded the 2026 Major League Volleyball Championship. The event will take place on Thursday, May 7 and Saturday, May 9. The three postseason matches will be held in Frisco, Texas, with two semifinal matches on Thursday before the Match For A Million on Saturday. The title match offers the most lucrative prize in American volleyball. The winning team earns a one million dollar bonus to be distributed among ... Full Story

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Major League Rugby Names Chicago as Host of 2026 MLR Championship Game

MLR February 19, 2026 - After an 11-week regular season, the league's top four teams will advance to a single-elimination tournament. The semifinal round will match up the league's No. 1 and No. 4 teams and the league's No. 2 and No. 3 teams in a Sunday Night Rugby doubleheader, with the winners advancing to the championship the following week. "Chicago has consistently proven itself as a premier host for historic rugby events - from the 2023 MLR Championship to massive recent international matches - while also boasting a rich and proud grassroo... Full Story

Seattle Seawolves to Train with Stormers Rugby in South Africa and Host Season Ticket Member Town Hall

MLR Seattle Seawolves February 19, 2026 - The Seattle Seawolves will travel to South Africa this preseason to train with Stormers Rugby as part of preparations for the 2026 Major League Rugby season. The training block in Cape Town will place the Seawolves in a high-performance environment against one of the top professional clubs in the world. Sessions will focus on conditioning, skill execution, tactical clarity, and strengthening team cohesion ahead of kickoff. Head Coach Allen Clarke emphasized the purpose behind the tour. "So that we return home toughe... Full Story

Alyssa Denham's Return to the Circle After Breaking Her Back

AUSL Texas Volts February 19, 2026 - In June 2024, Alyssa Denham went to field a routine ground ball when a sudden tweak in her back didn't feel great. She played through a short, three-week season of professional softball in Wichita, Kansas, as the injury progressed. She couldn't bend down to put dirt on her hands between pitches; fielding a bunt became a non-option. At first, Denham thought her hips might be out of line. As a pitcher, she's familiar with the discomfort that can come from shifting and manipulating her throwing motion. But when she return... Full Story

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