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Atlanta Vibe Travel to Face Indy Sunday

MLV Atlanta Vibe April 11, 2026 - The Atlanta Vibe continue the team's road trip Sunday to face the Indy Ignite. Atlanta is coming off a 3-2 thrilling win over the Columbus Fury on April 10. The Ignite lead the season series 2-0 to this point. The Vibe (9-12) and Ignite (17-4) share several familiarities. The Vibe face former Setter Mia Tuaniga who played for Atlanta during the 2025 season. Atlanta Outside Hitter Leah Edmond and Indy Opposite Hitter Azhani Tealer were college teammates at Kentucky. Atlanta Opposite Hitter Aiko Jones was college teammat... Full Story

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Columbus Heads to Grand Rapids for Sunday Showdown

MLV Columbus Fury April 11, 2026 - COLUMBUS, Ohio - The Columbus Fury head back on the road after a four-match homestand and will face the Grand Rapids Rise on Sunday at 3 p.m. ET at Van Andel Arena. The Fury have not played on the road in almost a month, with the last away match coming against the Indy Ignite on March 19. The Fury will head to Dallas next Friday, before returning to Nationwide Arena on Sunday, April 19 to host the Grand Rapids Rise at 2 p.m. ET. To purchase tickets, click here, email columbusfury@columbusfury.com or call 614-380-FURY (387... Full Story

The Mechanic vs. the Wrestler: Joe Johnston and Cory Daniel

MLR April 11, 2026 - There is a type of player who makes a rugby team harder to play against without ever making the highlight reel. Joe Johnston is one of them. Cory Daniel is another. R. North When New England hosts Old Glory on Saturday, the two back rows will share a pitch, a position group, and an almost identical résumé, built not on tries or moments of individual brilliance, but on tackles made, breakdowns contested, and the quiet accumulation of things that win games. Different Roads, Same Destination Joe Johnston's... Full Story

Rise Set Franchise Mark with 104 Digs, Claims First Win over Supernovas in Omaha

MLV Grand Rapids Rise April 10, 2026 - OMAHA, Neb. - Before Friday night, the Grand Rapids Rise had only defeated the Atlanta Vibe in Omaha, Nebraska, during the semifinals of the 2024 playoffs. The Rise defense dug in to record a franchise-record 104 digs - the most in MLV history for a four-set match - to upset the Omaha Supernovas at the CHI Health Center Omaha and keep Grand Rapid's 2026 playoff hopes from slipping further away. Grand Rapids snapped a 0-5 skid against Omaha on its home court while also ending a recent two-match losing streak to improve to ... Full Story

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