Habaneros Run-Rule Minot Tuesday

June 30, 2026 - MANKATO, MINN. - The Mankato Habaneros closed out their series against the Minot Honeybees with a 13-3 run-rule win in five innings Tuesday night at ISG Field. Mankato jumped out to a 3-0 lead in the first inning and never looked back. After Minot scored once in the second, the Habaneros answered with three runs of their own to extend the lead. They added one run in the third, four in the fourth and two in the fifth to end the game early. Ava Parent (University of Wisconsin) paced the offense, going 3-for-3 with a doub... Full Story

Bandits Hit Their Stride and the .500 Mark in Win over the Cascade

June 30, 2026 - The band is back together again. More accurately, the Chicago Bandits are back together in full and back at home. And it could be that they're going places in this AUSL season. The Bandits returned from their road trip on Tuesday and overwhelmed the Portland Cascade 13-3 at Parkway Bank Sports Complex in Rosemont. The victory, via run rule, was the Bandits' third in a row, and just as important, it enabled them to reach the .500 mark for the first time this season after an 0-4 start. Chicago batters scored twice ... Full Story

Injured Sharlize Palacios Is Still "In the Game" for the Talons

June 30, 2026 - The Utah Talons have the best pitching staff in the league yet again and continue to be anchored by catcher Sharlize Palacios. Palacios caught nearly every inning for the team in their championship-winning season last year, but has been sidelined as of late due to injury. Despite missing time behind the dish, she's found ways to contribute from the dugout, calling pitches. "I'm going with my gut," Palacios said. Even though she's not seeing each pitch into her own glove, she trusts how much she knows the staff. C... Full Story

California Legion Legend Keni Nasoqeqe Calls Time

June 30, 2026 - California Legion pays tribute to veteran lock Keni Nasoqeqe, who has announced his retirement from professional rugby, bringing to a close one of the most respected and consistent careers in Major League Rugby. A veteran of more than 100 MLR appearances, Nasoqeqe leaves the game after representing San Diego Legion, Houston SaberCats and California Legion, earning a reputation as one of the competition's toughest and most dependable backrow and second-row forwards, which was recognized in 2025 when he was selected by USA ... Full Story

• Talons Celebrate Inaugural Championship and Unveil 2025 Title Rings - Utah Talons (AUSL) June 30
• Habaneros Run-Rule Minot Tuesday - Mankato Habaneros (NWLS) June 30
• Bandits Hit Their Stride and the .500 Mark in Win over the Cascade - Chicago Bandits (AUSL) June 30
• Injured Sharlize Palacios Is Still "In the Game" for the Talons - Utah Talons (AUSL) June 30
• California Legion Legend Keni Nasoqeqe Calls Time - California Legion (MLR) June 30
• Canada's Men's Rugby Team 2026 Nations Cup Squad Announced - (MLR) June 30
• MLV Engages Premier Advisors to Scale Media, Commercial Footprint - (MLV) June 30
• Klingler Hits a Go-Ahead Grand Slam in Blaze Victory - Carolina Blaze (AUSL) June 29
• Habaneros Plug Early Holes, Rally Past Minot - Mankato Habaneros (NWLS) June 29
• Dallas Pulse Add Former Nc State Teammates Julia Brown and Maggie Speaks to 2027 Roster - Dallas Pulse (MLV) June 29
• Carolina Blaze Bring Pro Softball to Durham, Take Down Utah Talons - Carolina Blaze (AUSL) June 29
• AUSL Viewership Surges 181% on ESPN Platforms - (AUSL) June 29
• Night Mares Split Doubleheader Against Wausau Ignite - Madison Night Mares (NWLS) June 28
• Habaneros Break Skid by Edging Minot - Mankato Habaneros (NWLS) June 28
• Ignite Take Nightmares Zero in the Season But Drop Game Two of the Doubleheader - Wausau Ignite (NWLS) June 28
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• AUSL Power Rankings: Week Four - AUSL On3.com (June 29)
  
• Why pro softball, NC State coach's unexpected summer job can benefit the program - AUSL Raleigh News & Observer (June 29)
  
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• Mattison Kwarta's two homers power Grand Forks Spitfires to win over La Crosse - NWLS Grand Forks Herald (June 29)
  
• Payton Gottshall records first win for Portland in 2026 AUSL season - AUSL Vols Wire (June 28)
  
• A left-handed catcher? AUSL's Erickson is proving everyone wrong - AUSL MLB.com (June 28)
  
• Madison completes sweep of Grand Forks Spitfires 14-3 - NWLS Grand Forks Herald (June 28)
  
• AUSL Star Maya Brady Eyes Pro Softball League's 1st-Ever Triple Crown - AUSL Just Women's Sports (June 27)
  
• Utah's Fouts dazzles with 6th shutout in AUSL history - AUSL MLB.com (June 27)
  
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