Hounds' Charlie Abel Named the MLR Player of the Week

April 21, 2026 - Chicago Hounds tighthead prop Charlie Abel has been named the MLR Player of the Week following a tireless performance against the New England Free Jacks in Week 4. Abel epitomized the grunt work that underpins Chicago's dominance up front, carrying hard and often to wear down the Free Jacks' defense - twice muscling over the line for tries. His workrate off the ball was equally relentless, arriving at 18 rucks and making seven tackles to keep Chicago's momentum rolling throughout. Abel's combination of physicality, fin... Full Story

Last Week around the Leagues

April 21, 2026 - This past week the Dallas Wings selected University of Connecticut guard Azzi Fudd with the No. 1 overall pick in the Women's National Basketball Association Draft, the Carolina League's Wilson Warbirds made their home debut, and Austin won back-to-back League One Volleyball Championships. Highlights from this week come from the Women's National Basketball Association, UPSHOT League, NBA G League, Carolina League, Midwest League, Eastern League, League One Volleyball, Major League Volleyball, Major League Table Tennis, Un... Full Story

Snyder Selected as MLV Player of the Week

April 21, 2026 - GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. - Grand Rapids Rise outside hitter Carli Snyder has been named the Major League Volleyball Player of the Week, the league announced Tuesday. Rise team captain Snyder powered Grand Rapids to a pair of crucial four-set victories last week against the league-leading Indy Ignite and the Columbus Fury, keeping Grand Rapids firmly in the playoff hunt entering the final two weeks of the regular season. Snyder totaled 32 kills (.270), 22 digs and one ace during the 2-0 weekend. She recorded double-doubles i... Full Story

Elise Goetzinger Rejoins Omaha Supernovas for 2026 Playoff Push

April 21, 2026 - OMAHA, Neb. - The Omaha Supernovas, the world's leading professional volleyball franchise, announced the return of former Creighton Bluejays star Elise Goetzinger, adding middle blocker depth to the roster as the team pushes toward the postseason in the final two matches of the 2026 regular season. The move comes after Leyla Blackwell suffered a season-ending injury Thursday in Orlando. Goetzinger originally signed with the Supernovas during the MLV free agency period on Aug. 8, 2025, and made the Novas' active roster fol... Full Story

• Hounds' Charlie Abel Named the MLR Player of the Week - (MLR) April 21
• First XV: WK4: 2026 - (MLR) April 21
• Last Week around the Leagues - (LOVB) April 21
• Snyder Selected as MLV Player of the Week - Grand Rapids Rise (MLV) April 21
• Elise Goetzinger Rejoins Omaha Supernovas for 2026 Playoff Push - Omaha Supernovas (MLV) April 21
• Rise Enter Final Two-Match Homestand with Playoff Hopes Alive - Grand Rapids Rise (MLV) April 20
• Ignite Sign D.C. Everest Alum Sydney Spear - Wausau Ignite (NWLS) April 20
• Hounds' Luke White: 100 Caps and Counting - Chicago Hounds (MLR) April 20
• Middle Blocker Keene Joins Ignite, Boosting Depth at Position - Indy Ignite (MLV) April 20
• Seattle Seawolves Battle Hard in Los Angeles Clash - Seattle Seawolves (MLR) April 20
• Legion Win Big in Los Angeles - California Legion (MLR) April 20
• No. 1 Ignite Dominate in Showdown of MLV's Best in Front of Sold-Out Crowd at Fishers Event Center - Indy Ignite (MLV) April 20
• Dallas Pulse Drop Four-Set Match to Indy Ignite - Dallas Pulse (MLV) April 19
• Oregon Utility Amari Harper Receives AUSL Golden Ticket - (AUSL) April 19
• Chicago Scores 50 Points and Moves to 3-0 with Music City Rugby Showdown Win - Chicago Hounds (MLR) April 19
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