4 AUSL Stars Join MLBx: All-Star 3-On-3 Teams

June 17, 2026 - Major League Baseball has announced that four of the top stars from Athletes Unlimited Softball League are participating in the inaugural MLBx: All-Star 3-on-3 on Sunday, July 12 at Citizens Bank Park. AUSL standouts Alyssa Brito, NiJaree Canady, Rachel Garcia and Tiare Jennings will each anchor a different team in MLBx: All-Star 3-on-3, the fast-paced, co-ed competition taking place immediately following the All-Star Futures Game. Atlanta Braves legend and 2026 Baseball Hall of Fame Inductee Andruw Jones will captain the... Full Story

Mary Iakopo Powers Bandits Past Spark, 5-4, with Walk-Off Homer

June 16, 2026 - Mary Iakopo is in a much different place this season from last year. That place was a pretty good one Tuesday night, when Iakopo hit a walk-off two-run homer to lift the Chicago Bandits to a stunning 5-4 victory over the Oklahoma City Spark at Parkway Bank Sports Complex in Rosemont, Illinois. "I think I was just grateful to be here last year," said Iakopo, a catcher who was 2-for-22 for the Bandits in 11 games played last year. "This year, I'm making a statement. I want to have my teammates' backs, especially because ... Full Story

MLV Champions Dallas Pulse Strengthen 2027 Roster with Additions of Shara Venegas and Alondra Vázquez

June 16, 2026 - FRISCO, Texas - The Dallas PULSE, reigning Major League Volleyball (MLV) Champions, have signed two standouts from Puerto Rico, libero Shara Venegas and outside hitter Alondra Vázquez for the 2027 MLV season. "Venegas brings consistent back-row talent, exceptional overall court coverage and quick defensive instincts, all of which she showcased during her seasons with MLV's San Diego Mojo. Her hustle and leadership will be crucial as we continue building a team with both strength and depth," said Shannon Winzer, head ... Full Story

Mike Gawlik Promoted to Rise Head Coach

June 16, 2026 - GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. - The Grand Rapids Rise on Tuesday introduced Mike Gawlik as the second head coach in franchise history during a press conference at DP Fox headquarters in downtown Grand Rapids. Gawlik enters his third season with the Rise after serving as associate head coach the past two years under newly appointed president and general manager Cathy George. He succeeds George, who was promoted from coaching to focus on the organization's volleyball and business operations heading into Major League Volleyball's four... Full Story

• Top Moments 2026: Round 2 - (LOVB) June 17
• 4 AUSL Stars Join MLBx: All-Star 3-On-3 Teams - (AUSL) June 17
• Mary Iakopo Powers Bandits Past Spark, 5-4, with Walk-Off Homer - Chicago Bandits (AUSL) June 16
• MLV Champions Dallas Pulse Strengthen 2027 Roster with Additions of Shara Venegas and Alondra Vázquez - Dallas Pulse (MLV) June 16
• Mike Gawlik Promoted to Rise Head Coach - Grand Rapids Rise (MLV) June 16
• Full Circle: Amber Fiser Shines in Return to Athletes Unlimited - Chicago Bandits (AUSL) June 16
• Foster, Abercrombie, and Luper Return to Orlando, Headline 2027 Free Agent Class - Orlando Valkyries (MLV) June 16
• Cascade Brings the Brooms to Utah and Picks up the Franchise's First-Ever Sweep - Portland Cascade (AUSL) June 16
• Night Mares Remain Unbeaten with Doubleheader Sweep - Madison Night Mares (NWLS) June 16
• Ocasio Delivers Walk-Off Hit as Blaze Outlast Volts in Extras - Carolina Blaze (AUSL) June 16
• Hounds Clinch Championship Appearance with Win over Old Glory - Chicago Hounds (MLR) June 16
• Habaneros Prove Victorious in First Matchup against Spitfires - Mankato Habaneros (NWLS) June 16
• Ignite Drop 2 Games to the Nightmares in Madison - Wausau Ignite (NWLS) June 16
• AUSL All-Star Cup Fan Vote: What You Need to Know - (AUSL) June 15
• Youth Rugby Clinic: the P4 Challenge Is Coming to Championship Sunday - (MLR) June 15
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• VIDEO: We Don'T Make the Rules - MLR YouTube (June 17)
  
• Grand Forks Spitfires pitcher Mattison Kwarta shuts out Mankato - NWLS Grand Forks Herald (June 17)
  
• Major League Volleyball Ends Year Three With Record Growth - MLV Forbes (June 16)
  
• Grand Forks Spitfires' Alex Graham proving she belongs in Northwoods League - NWLS Grand Forks Herald (June 16)
  
• Honeybees snap 3-game skid with rout of La Crosse - NWLS Minot Daily News (June 16)
  
• Spitfires lose rainy series opener to Mankato - NWLS Grand Forks Herald (June 16)
  
• Columbus Fury overhaul roster and staff for 2027, see changes - MLV Columbus Dispatch (June 15)
  
• VIDEO: 2025 Rookie of the Year, Peyton Wall Shows up for the MLR Playoffs @C@ChicagoHoundsRugbyMLR ESPNU - MLR YouTube (June 15)
  
• Kailey Wyckoff Added to Utah Talons Active Roster - AUSL Arkansas Athletics (June 15)
  
• Tayler Biehl becomes latest Arizona Wildcat to make AUSL roster - AUSL Arizona Desert Swarm (June 15)
  
• Former Longhorns still dominate NiJaree Canady, even in pro softball - AUSL Longhorns Wire (June 15)
  
• LOVB Miami, professional volleyball coming to Florida in 2027 - LOVB Palm Beach Post (June 15)
  
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