Ignite Beat Steam 1-0 in a Complete-Game Shutout

July 23, 2026 - LA CROSSE, WI. - The Wausau Ignite find a 1-0 complete-game shutout victory over the La Crosse Steam in game one of a five-game series that will likely decide the playoffs for the Ignite. Berritt Herr's first win of the year comes in spectacular five-strikeout fashion through seven innings. How It Happened Starting the game down one out, Riley Schwisow (Northwestern State) drew a walk. Claire Calmes (UW-Madison) was hit by the first pitch she saw to put two runners on. Both were left on to end the inning. The Steam fol... Full Story

Summer Spotlight Series: Blake Mohler

July 23, 2026 - 2026 brought unforgettable plays and record-breaking moments-and 2027 has even more in store. This offseason, we're building the excitement and energy around the 2027 Major League Volleyball season by celebrating our returning players and newest additions to Indy. This week's Summer Spotlight features Blake Mohler, who's entering her third season with Indy Ignite. The Vet Middle Blocker | Ocean Springs, Mississippi | Purdue Indiana is such a special place to me, especially when it comes to my volleyball career. It ... Full Story

ESPN Presents 2026 AUSL Postseason Beginning July 23

July 23, 2026 - ESPN will present exclusive coverage of the 2026 Athletes Unlimited Softball League postseason beginning Thursday, July 23, from Davis Diamond at Texas A&M University in College Station, Texas. Coverage includes the single-elimination Play-In Game on ESPN and ESPN Deportes and the complete best-of-three AUSL Championship series across ABC, ESPN, ESPN2 and ESPN Deportes. Postseason action begins Thursday at 9 p.m. ET, when the No. 2 seed Chicago Bandits face the No. 3 seed Portland Cascade in a win-or-go-home Play-In Game ... Full Story

Campbell Robb Named 2026 MLR Rookie of the Year Presented by CTMS Travel

July 23, 2026 - Anthem RC hooker Campbell Robb has been named Major League Rugby's Rookie of the Year for 2026, capping a debut professional season that started with a childhood choice between two very different sports. As a schoolboy in New Zealand, Robb was a serious javelin talent, ranking fifth nationally at the New Zealand Championships, all while coming up through the Waikato academy system and representing the Chiefs at Under-20 level. Rugby won out. A presentation from a former New Zealand rower convinced him to explore college r... Full Story

• Ignite Beat Steam 1-0 in a Complete-Game Shutout - Wausau Ignite (NWLS) July 23
• Summer Spotlight Series: Blake Mohler - Indy Ignite (MLV) July 23
• ESPN Presents 2026 AUSL Postseason Beginning July 23 - (AUSL) July 23
• Campbell Robb Named 2026 MLR Rookie of the Year Presented by CTMS Travel - Anthem Rugby Carolina (MLR) July 23
• AUSL Unveils 2026 All-Star Cup Roster - (AUSL) July 22
• Jason Robertson Named MLR's First-Ever Comeback Player of the Year presented by CTMS Travel - (MLR) July 22
• Habaneros Caught by Grand Forks - Mankato Habaneros (NWLS) July 21
• AUSL Play-In Preview: Cascade and Bandits Face Off - (AUSL) July 21
• Rufus McLean Joins Stade Français - Seattle Seawolves (MLR) July 21
• Spark Eliminated from Playoff Race in Run-Rule Loss to Blaze - Oklahoma City Spark (AUSL) July 21
• Gonzalo Bertranou: Steering the Legion's Championship Run - California Legion (MLR) July 21
• Cascade Lands the Final Playoff Spot After Spark Loss - Portland Cascade (AUSL) July 21
• 9 Utah Talons Selected to Compete in 2026 AUSL All-Star Cup - Utah Talons (AUSL) July 21
• Williams, Wallace Among 9 Bandits to Compete in 2026 All-Star Cup - Chicago Bandits (AUSL) July 21
• Tosch Hits Grand Slam, Madison Night Mares Fall to Wausau Ignite - Madison Night Mares (NWLS) July 20
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• ESPN presents 2026 Athletes Unlimited Softball League postseason beginning July 23 - AUSL ESPN Press Room (July 23)
  
• VIDEO: FULL GAME: Anthem RC vs Old Glory DC: Week 4: MLR 2026: Clinical First Half - MLR YouTube (July 23)
  
• VIDEO: FULL GAME: Chicago vs New England: Week 4: MLR 2026: First Pro Rugby Match in Nashville - MLR YouTube (July 22)
  
• Where to watch 2026 AUSL championship: Times, dates, more - AUSL ESPN (July 22)
  
• Four Gators Selected to AUSL All-Star Cup - AUSL Florida Athletics (July 22)
  
• It's Bandits vs. Cascade for shot to meet Talons in AUSL championship (Thursday, 9 p.m. ET - ESPN) - AUSL MLB.com (July 22)
  
• Grand Forks Spitfires rally for comeback victory over Mankato - NWLS Grand Forks Herald (July 22)
  
• AUSL Playoff Field Set at Davis Diamond, and the Aggies are Coming Home - AUSL Texas A&M Athletics (July 21)
  
• Blaze win AUSL regular-season finale, eliminating Spark from playoffs - AUSL MLB.com (July 21)
  
• The 2026 AUSL postseason field is set! See the full bracket - AUSL MLB.com (July 21)
  
• Cascade Weekly: Portland (narrowly) advances to the AUSL postseason - AUSL Portland Tribune (July 21)
  
• Grand Forks Spitfires hang on late to beat Mankato - NWLS Grand Forks Herald (July 21)
  
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