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Atlanta Vibe Cruise Past Columbus 3-1 at Home

MLV Atlanta Vibe February 19, 2026 - The Atlanta Vibe scored an emphatic 3-1 victory over Columbus at home Thursday. Atlanta took the first set, 25-23, after scoring the final five points in a ferocious comeback down 23-20 through a combined nine kills from Outside Hitter Leah Edmond and Opposite Hitter Aiko Jones. "For them to compete like they did and pull out that first set was literally a gamechanger," Vibe Head Coach Kayla Banwarth said. "I thought it changed the whole momentum of the match." Columbus rebounded in the second set for a 25-16 win. ... Full Story

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Comerica Center to Host MLV Championship, Third Match for a Million to Crown Best in Pro Volleyball this May

MLV Dallas Pulse February 19, 2026 - Major League Volleyball has announced that Comerica Center- home of the newest MLV team, the Dallas Pulse - has been awarded the 2026 Major League Volleyball Championship. The event will take place on Thursday, May 7 and Saturday, May 9. The three postseason matches will be held in Frisco, Texas, with two semifinal matches on Thursday before the Match For A Million on Saturday. The title match offers the most lucrative prize in American volleyball. The winning team earns a one million dollar bonus to be distributed among ... Full Story

2026 MLV Championship Site Announced

MLV February 19, 2026 - Major League Volleyball has announced that Comerica Center- home of the newest MLV team, the Dallas Pulse - has been awarded the 2026 Major League Volleyball Championship. The event will take place on Thursday, May 7 and Saturday, May 9. The three postseason matches will be held in Frisco, Texas, with two semifinal matches on Thursday before the Match For A Million on Saturday. The title match offers the most lucrative prize in American volleyball. The winning team earns a one million dollar bonus to be distributed among ... Full Story

Major League Rugby Names Chicago as Host of 2026 MLR Championship Game

MLR February 19, 2026 - After an 11-week regular season, the league's top four teams will advance to a single-elimination tournament. The semifinal round will match up the league's No. 1 and No. 4 teams and the league's No. 2 and No. 3 teams in a Sunday Night Rugby doubleheader, with the winners advancing to the championship the following week. "Chicago has consistently proven itself as a premier host for historic rugby events - from the 2023 MLR Championship to massive recent international matches - while also boasting a rich and proud grassroo... Full Story

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