Habaneros Drop Both Games of Doubleheader to Wausau

July 9, 2026 - WAUSAU, WIS. - The Mankato Habaneros hit the road Thursday for a doubleheader against the Wausau Ignite. Mankato's offense was held scoreless in the opening game as Wausau claimed a 4-0 victory. The Ignite struck first in the bottom of the second inning, taking a 1-0 lead on an RBI single by Lily Wolf (Murray State University). Wausau added three more runs in the fourth inning to extend its advantage and secure the win. The second game featured a much different offensive battle. Wausau jumped out to an early 3-0 ... Full Story

Night Mares Hold Off La Crosse Steam for Victory

July 9, 2026 - La Crosse, WI - The Madison Night Mares (23-2) held off a late comeback to defeat the La Crosse Steam (10-14) on Thursday night. Madison opened the scoring in the second inning. Kyra Smith (Colorado State University) lifted a sacrifice fly to bring home the game's first run before Tia Durst (University of Washington) scored on an error later in the inning to extend the lead to 2-0. The Night Mares added to their advantage in the third. Hilary Blomberg (University of Wisconsin) hit an RBI double to make it 3-0, and a fe... Full Story

The Stars Align: LOVB Completes Record 2026-27 Signing Class

July 9, 2026 - LOS ANGELES, Calif. - League One Volleyball (LOVB), the nation's first professional volleyball league built from the club up, today announced the completion of its 2026-27 player signing class, closing a six-week window that introduced 66 new athletes to the league ahead of Season Three. The 2026-27 signing class features 10 Olympians, 31 international players, and 17 individuals who have earned All-American honors, spanning 21 countries and reinforcing LOVB's position as the premier destination for the world's best volleyb... Full Story

AUSL Announces 2026 Impact Award Nominees

July 9, 2026 - The Athletes Unlimited Softball League has announced the six nominees for the 2026 AUSL Impact Award, recognizing athletes who have demonstrated exceptional leadership and community impact beyond the softball field. This year's nominees are Odicci Alexander-Bennett, Amanda Lorenz, Emma Lemley, Megan Faraimo, Sydney McKinney and Tori Vidales. Each athlete is being recognized alongside a nonprofit organization that reflects their commitment to serving others and creating positive change. Odicci Alexander-Bennett - Natash... Full Story

• Habaneros Drop Both Games of Doubleheader to Wausau - Mankato Habaneros (NWLS) July 9
• Night Mares Hold Off La Crosse Steam for Victory - Madison Night Mares (NWLS) July 9
• The Stars Align: LOVB Completes Record 2026-27 Signing Class - (LOVB) July 9
• Hilsenbeck's Redemption - (MLR) July 9
• AUSL Announces 2026 Impact Award Nominees - (AUSL) July 9
• The Fans Showed Up. So Did the Data. - (MLR) July 9
• LOVB Los Angeles Announces Founding Advisory Board - LOVB Los Angeles (LOVB) July 9
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• Paige Sinicki Returns to the Field After Fighting and Beating Cancer - Portland Cascade (AUSL) July 8
• Ignite Split Double Header with Nightmares to Hand Madison Its Second Loss - Wausau Ignite (NWLS) July 8
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