NiJaree Canady Receives First 2026 AUSL Golden Ticket

March 27, 2026 - Texas Tech superstar NiJaree Canady has had plenty of shining moments throughout her college career, but the glimmer of a Golden Ticket marked the start of her next chapter. Canady was presented the first Athletes Unlimited Softball League Golden Ticket, signifying her selection in the 2026 AUSL College Draft. Commissioner Kim Ng surprised Canady and fans at Rocky Johnson Field on Friday night after the team's Big 12 match-up against Iowa State. After the game, Ng stepped out onto the field and directed fans to the vid... Full Story

Major League Rugby, Scrummy Unveil Partnership, Fantasy: Major League Rugby

March 27, 2026 - DALLAS - Major League Rugby (MLR), North America's highest rugby competition, and SCRUMMY, a leading name in global fantasy sports, announced today a one-year partnership that will make the AI-driven platform the Official Fantasy Partner of Major League Rugby. The partnership will bring rugby fans across the world closer to the North American game by combining the intensity of the professional game with a dynamic, data-driven fantasy experience. "Fantasy sport is a major driver of viewership and coverage for profession... Full Story

No. 1 Overall MLR Draft Pick, Will Sherman Set to Start

March 27, 2026 - R. North There is a certain type of player who enters professional sport with more than just potential. Not because of hype or projection, but because of a body of work that has already been tested in environments that tend to expose weakness quickly. Will Sherman arrives in Major League Rugby with that kind of profile. The first overall pick in the 2025 draft is not simply a prospect stepping into the league. He is, in many ways, a signal of where it is heading. Sherman's path has not been built on moments of sudden v... Full Story

Atlanta Vibe's Edmond, Jones to Compete in MLV All-Star Match Saturday

March 27, 2026 - Atlanta Vibe Outside Hitter Leah Edmond and Opposite Hitter Aiko Jones will compete in the 2026 AdventHealth MLV All-Star Match Saturday in Orlando. Edmond, the first player in MLV history to reach 1,000 kills earlier this season, adds to her growing lists of accolades. The Outside Hitter was Atlanta's first signee as a team and a pioneer as the first league signee overall. She was selected as the league's inaugural MVP in 2024, was a first team selection in 2025 and will make her second appearance as an All-Star in as ma... Full Story

• NiJaree Canady Receives First 2026 AUSL Golden Ticket - (AUSL) March 27
• Major League Rugby, Scrummy Unveil Partnership, Fantasy: Major League Rugby - (MLR) March 27
• No. 1 Overall MLR Draft Pick, Will Sherman Set to Start - Anthem Rugby Carolina (MLR) March 27
• Atlanta Vibe's Edmond, Jones to Compete in MLV All-Star Match Saturday - Atlanta Vibe (MLV) March 27
• Bre Kelley Added to 2026 AdventHealth MLV All-Star Roster - Orlando Valkyries (MLV) March 27
• Rise Hawaiian Glow Party Set for April 3 - Grand Rapids Rise (MLV) March 27
• How to Watch: Saturday March 28 - (MLR) March 27
• Ignite Trio Ready to Soak in MLV All-Star Experience this Weekend - Indy Ignite (MLV) March 27
• Mojo Stars Ready to Shine on All-Star Stage in Orlando - San Diego Mojo (MLV) March 27
• Dallas Pulse Hold off Atlanta Vibe in Five, Push Winning Streak to Seven - Dallas Pulse (MLV) March 27
• Austin Claims Big Win against Madison - LOVB Austin (LOVB) March 27
• Madison Falls in Four on Thursday Night - LOVB Madison (LOVB) March 27
• Atlanta Vibe Falls 3-2 on Road at Dallas Pulse in Competitive Contest - Atlanta Vibe (MLV) March 26
• Orlando Adds Opposite Hitter Zoe Weatherington - Orlando Valkyries (MLV) March 26
• Columbus Fury Adds Pair to Roster - Columbus Fury (MLV) March 26
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• Reggie Bush's private equity funds buys LOVB Salt Lake volleyball team - LOVB Salt Lake Tribune (March 26)
  
• Why Terrence Murphy and Reggie Bush acquired LOVB Salt Lake - LOVB Deseret News (March 26)
  
• VIDEO: Hawaii Five-O Suiting up @LegionRugby vs AnthemRC Saturday 6PM ET: ESPN+ #mlr2026 - MLR YouTube (March 26)
  
• Grand Forks Spitfires launch home run tree planting initiative - NWLS Grand Forks Herald (March 26)
  
• VIDEO: More Than a Rugby Player: off the Pitch with Billy Meakes - MLR YouTube (March 25)
  
• Joe Burrow, family no longer own Columbus Fury, team undergoes sale - MLV Columbus Dispatch (March 25)
  
• VIDEO: Season Opener Priorities: Play Rugby, Hit In-N-Out Saturday 6PM ET: ESPN+ - MLR YouTube (March 25)
  
• VIDEO: Inside MLR: Episode 2: the Road to Chicago - MLR YouTube (March 24)
  
• LOVB Nebraska narrows nickname field to 4 as season closes - LOVB Omaha World-Herald (March 24)
  
• Pro Volleyball Spotlight: LOVB Atlanta Sweeps Weekly Honors, Emily Londot Makes Supernovas History - LOVB Athletes Unlimited (March 24)
  
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