Orlando Valkyries Named 2026 Women of the Year Honorees

May 8, 2026 - The Orlando Valkyries have been named 2026 Women of the Year honorees by Orlando Magazine, recognizing the collective impact of the team, coaching staff, and front office in shaping the future of women's professional sports in Central Florida. The feature highlights the organization's 2025 championship success alongside its broader commitment to community engagement, youth development, and creating opportunities for the next generation of athletes and leaders. Vice President Sarah Ratzlaff Named Finalist for Greater ... Full Story

Dallas Pulse Advance to 2026 MLV Championship Match in 3-1 Victory over San Diego Mojo

May 8, 2026 - FRISCO, Texas - In its inaugural season, the Dallas PULSE (1-0) advanced to the 2026 MLV Championship match with a four-set semifinal victory (28-30, 25-18, 25-17, 25-10) over the San Diego Mojo (0-1) on Thursday night at Comerica Center in the franchise's first-ever postseason appearance. MLV's tough tandem of Dallas PULSE outside hitters Sofia Maldonado Diaz and Mimi Colyer once again powered the offense, combining for 48 points and 39 kills. Maldonado Diaz led all players with 25 points on 21 kills (.212) and four bloc... Full Story

Supernovas Punch Ticket to 2026 MLV Championship Match After Five-Set Thriller over Indy

May 8, 2026 - OMAHA, Neb. - The Omaha Supernovas are headed back to their second MLV Championship match in three seasons, outlasting the top-seeded Indy Ignite (23-6) in a five-set semifinal thriller, 25-22, 21-25, 27-29, 25-20, 15-13, on Thursday night in front of 2,500 at the Comerica Center. The Novas (15-14) will look to capture their second MLV Championship when they face host and No. 2 seed Dallas Pulse, which advanced with a win over the No. 3 seed San Diego Mojo. Avenging last season's semifinal loss to the Ignite, the Super... Full Story

Ignite Fall Just Short in MLV Championship Semifinals; Omaha Barely Tops Indy in Five Sets in Reversal of 2025 Result

May 8, 2026 - FRISCO, Texas - The Indy Ignite's dream season came crashing to an end in the Major League Volleyball Championship semifinals, but not without a battle to the finish that mirrored Indy's win over Omaha in last year's semis. Just in reverse. Entering with a 23-5 record that earned them the regular-season championship and postseason top seed, the Ignite fell to No. 4 seed Omaha in five grueling sets at Comerica Center, in the latest titanic battle between the franchises. It was an identical scenario from when the two teams ... Full Story

• Orlando Valkyries Named 2026 Women of the Year Honorees - Orlando Valkyries (MLV) May 8
• Dallas Pulse Advance to 2026 MLV Championship Match in 3-1 Victory over San Diego Mojo - Dallas Pulse (MLV) May 8
• Mojo's Championship Run Ends in Semifinal Loss to Dallas Pulse - San Diego Mojo (MLV) May 8
• Supernovas Punch Ticket to 2026 MLV Championship Match After Five-Set Thriller over Indy - Omaha Supernovas (MLV) May 8
• Ignite Fall Just Short in MLV Championship Semifinals; Omaha Barely Tops Indy in Five Sets in Reversal of 2025 Result - Indy Ignite (MLV) May 8
• Ignite Adds Purdue Catcher Gabriela Sosa - Wausau Ignite (NWLS) May 7
• Major League Rugby, RECOVER 180 Announce Partnership - (MLR) May 7
• Ana Gold Tosses out Ceremonial First Pitch at Yankees Game - Carolina Blaze (AUSL) May 7
• AUSL Unveils 2026 Broadcast Schedule Across Expanded Platforms - (AUSL) May 7
• Top Seed Ignite Eager to Back up Winning Season with MLV Championship; Indy Faces Omaha in Rematch of 2025 Semifinal Thriller - Indy Ignite (MLV) May 6
• Supernovas Open Postseason with MLV Semifinal Showdown vs. No. 1 Indy - Omaha Supernovas (MLV) May 6
• Seattle Youth Rugby Clinic for Kids: Run with the Pack May 17 - Seattle Seawolves (MLR) May 6
• Ignite Fab Four Named Top MLV Players at Their Positions in 2026 - Indy Ignite (MLV) May 6
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• Indy Ignite have 'brutal' end to MLV record-setting season, look forward to 2027 - MLV Indianapolis Star (May 8)
  
• San Diego Mojo lose in MLV semifinals, ending franchise's run after three seasons - MLV San Diego Union-Tribune (May 8)
  
• Omaha Supernovas clinch spot in MLV championship match - MLV Omaha World-Herald (May 8)
  
• Indy Ignite takes on Omaha Supernovas in MLV championship 2026 semifinal - MLV Indianapolis Star (May 8)
  
• MLV championship 2026: Indy Ignite lose vs Omaha Supernovas in semifinal - MLV Indianapolis Star (May 8)
  
• Ignite fall to Omaha in five-set semifinal battle - MLV WTHR (May 8)
  
• VIDEO: (+100 Aura for Shanda Assmus) #mlr2026 - MLR YouTube (May 7)
  
• VIDEO: Will (Pun Intended) Rugby Ever be Part of the NCAA? @WillHooleyChannel - MLR YouTube (May 7)
  
• Indy Ignite volleyball roster, stats, how to watch MLV playoffs 2026 - MLV Indianapolis Star (May 7)
  
• How difficult is playing pro volleyball? Indy Ignite teach lessons - MLV Indianapolis Star (May 7)
  
• Pro Sports Report: Mojo open playoffs on Thursday; Seals face winner-take-all match - MLV San Diego Union-Tribune (May 7)
  
• Atlanta Vibe's Aiko Jones honored as Major League Volleyball's Most Inspirational Player - MLV Gwinnett Daily Post (May 6)
  
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