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Salt Lake Tops Austin in Five Sets to Open LOVB Championship Series

LOVB LOVB Salt Lake April 17, 2026 - LONG BEACH, California - LOVB Salt Lake opened the LOVB Championship series with a five-set win over LOVB Austin on Thursday night, rallying for a 22-25, 25-21, 22-25, 27-25, 16-14 victory. Austin took the opening set and regained the lead in the third, but Salt Lake responded both times. Facing elimination in the fourth, Salt Lake held off multiple set points before closing out a 27-25 win to force a deciding fifth. "This was a gritty win for us," Salt Lake head coach Tama Miyashiro said. "There were stretches of real... Full Story

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Major League Rugby Comes to Los Angeles This Sunday as California Legion Host Seattle Seawolves at UCLA Stadium

MLR California Legion April 17, 2026 - LOS ANGELES, CA - Sports fans across California are invited to experience one of the fastest-growing global sports this Sunday evening as California Legion take on the Seattle Seawolves at UCLA Stadium. This special Community Round, presented by Cedars-Sinai, will shine a spotlight on local impact and grassroots rugby, with gates opening at 4:00 PM and kickoff set for 5:00 PM. As a recognized leader in healthcare and a committed supporter of community initiatives across Los Angeles, Cedars-Sinai's partnership underscores ... Full Story

Beason Powers Supernovas Sweep as Robson Earns First Career Win

MLV Omaha Supernovas April 16, 2026 - ORLANDO - On her birthday, Merritt Beason delivered the best performance of her Omaha Supernovas career, recording a match-high 15 points to lead the franchise to a crucial road sweep of the Orlando Valkyries (10-13) in a straight-set victory, 25-13, 25-23, 25-22, Thursday night at Additional Financial Arena in front of 1,367 fans. Making her first start since Jan. 18 versus Orlando, the second-year pro out of Nebraska torched the Valkyries in her most complete performance of the season, totaling nine kills along with a t... Full Story

Valkyries Fall to Supernovas in Straight Sets Despite Big Night from Hannah Maddux

MLV Orlando Valkyries April 16, 2026 - ORLANDO, Fla. After returning home for the first time since March 14th, the Orlando Valkyries were unable to defend home court, dropping in straight sets to the Omaha Supernovas (13-25, 23-25, 22-25). Omaha, who came into tonight's match losers of three in a row, played with a sense of urgency from the jump, hitting an efficient .295 while holding Orlando to .108. That urgency led to them setting the tone defensively, out blocking the Valkyries 13-3, including five blocks in the opening set Coming out of halftime down ... Full Story

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