Bri Ellis Launches Talons' First Home Run of 2026

June 10, 2026 - Bri Ellis wasted no time settling into her new home city on Tuesday night, launching the first home run of the Talons' 2026 campaign as Utah opened its title defense with a 5-2 victory over the Chicago Bandits. After the Talons allowed two runs in the top of the first inning, Ellis helped Utah answer in the second with the second home run of her professional career. She sent a 266-foot shot over the center-field wall, scoring Caroline Jacobsen and tying the game at 2-2. Ellis didn't stop there. In the bottom of the fou... Full Story

Spark Bats on Fire in 13-5 Opening Day Victory

June 9, 2026 - The welcome mat to the Athletes Unlimited Softball League was more than welcoming for the Oklahoma City Spark. Joining AUSL as one of two expansion teams, the Spark looked more like a bonfire in a 13-5 victory over the Texas Volts on Opening Day of the 2026 AUSL season at Tom Heath Field in Edmond, Oklahoma. The game ended by run rule in the bottom of the sixth inning. The Spark had operated as a pro team before joining AUSL for this season. "It's incredible, it's special," said Spark Head Coach Amber Flores. "To se... Full Story

Maya Brady Hits Opening Day Grand Slam for Spark

June 9, 2026 - Maya Brady wasted no time delivering a big hit for the Oklahoma City Spark on Opening Day of the Athletes Unlimited Softball League (AUSL). Brady stepped up to the plate for her second at-bat of the game in the bottom of the 2nd inning with the bases loaded and drove a riseball from Texas Volts pitcher Rachel Garcia to center field for the Spark's first hit of the season. The grand slam put the Spark up 5-0. One batter later, Sydney Romero followed with a home run of her own to extend the lead to 6-0.... Full Story

MLR Named Presenting Sponsor of 2026 USRF Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony

June 9, 2026 - DALLAS - Major League Rugby (MLR), North America's highest rugby competition, and the United States Rugby Foundation (USRF) announced today that MLR will continue as the presenting sponsor of the 2026 USRF Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony. The 2026 ceremony marks the fourth straight year that MLR has been its presenting sponsor as the league continues its grassroots initiatives to grow the sport across the U.S. This year's event will be held on Aug. 14 in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., bringing together all parts of the rugby comm... Full Story

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• OKC Spark vs Texas Volts in 2026 AUSL season opener, see top photos - AUSL Daily Oklahoman (June 10)
  
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