Last Trip to Omaha, Rematch with Columbus Ahead for Rise

April 8, 2026 - This Week's Matches RISE (7-14) at Omaha Supernovas (11-11) // Fri., April 10 // 9 p.m. // CHI Health Center Watch: Scripps Sports Network & MLV YouTube Channel at 9 p.m. Season Series: 1-2 Overall, 0-1 Away. Fourth of four meetings overall, second of two at CHI Health Center All-Time Regular Season Series: 2-9 Overall, 0-5 Away Noteworthy: On Tuesday, the Supernovas relieved head coach Luka Slabe of his duties and promoted assistant coach Thomas Robson to interim head coach for the remainder of the 2026 seaso... Full Story

International Volleyball Hall of Fame to Honor John Cook with 2026 Mayoral Award of Excellence

April 8, 2026 - HOLYOKE, Mass. - The International Volleyball Hall of Fame (IVHF) is proud to announce that John Cook, legendary head coach of the Nebraska Cornhuskers women's volleyball program and General Manager and Co-Owner of the Omaha Supernovas, the world's leading professional volleyball team, has been selected as the recipient of the 2026 IVHF Mayoral Award of Excellence. The award will be formally presented on Friday, April 10, 2026, at the CHI Health Center in Omaha, Nebraska, during the Omaha Supernovas match versus the Grand... Full Story

League One Volleyball Names 2026 LOVB Icons

April 8, 2026 - LOS ANGELES, Calif. - League One Volleyball (LOVB), the largest community in youth volleyball and now in its second professional season, today announced the 2026 LOVB Icons, the league's All-Star recognition program returning for its second year. The program honors athletes who demonstrated exceptional performance and leadership throughout the 2026 LOVB Pro regular season while inspiring the next generation of volleyball players. Selected through a public voting process, 14 athletes were named to the First Team and Second... Full Story

California Legion Earn Team of the Week Honors with Statement Win over New England

April 7, 2026 - The California Legion has been named the MLR Team of the Week after delivering a commanding statement in Week 2, defeating the three-time defending MLR Champions New England Free Jacks 43-5 at Torero Stadium in San Diego. Coming off a disappointing season-opening loss, the Legion responded with one of the most complete performances of the young 2026 season, scoring six tries, making 836 meters, and finishing with 113 tackles to smother a New England side that had entered the match as one of the league's most formidable op... Full Story

• Tickets on Sale for 2026 MLV Championship - Dallas Pulse (MLV) April 8
• Last Trip to Omaha, Rematch with Columbus Ahead for Rise - Grand Rapids Rise (MLV) April 8
• International Volleyball Hall of Fame to Honor John Cook with 2026 Mayoral Award of Excellence - Omaha Supernovas (MLV) April 8
• AUSL, ReBokeh Collaborate for Pro Sports Accessibility Relationship - (AUSL) April 8
• Game Preview: Indy Ignite at San Diego Mojo: April 9, 2026 - San Diego Mojo (MLV) April 8
• League One Volleyball Names 2026 LOVB Icons - (LOVB) April 8
• Omaha Supernovas to Host Fan Meet-And-Greet at La Vista City Centre - Omaha Supernovas (MLV) April 8
• California Legion Earn Team of the Week Honors with Statement Win over New England - (MLR) April 7
• Kenzie Brown Awarded AUSL Golden Ticket by Holly Rowe - (AUSL) April 7
• The Hitman Comes Home: Samu Manoa Named a Seattle Seawolves Legend - Seattle Seawolves (MLR) April 7
• Coby Miln Named Player of the Week: WK2: 2026 - (MLR) April 7
• Seattle Seawolves Partner with King County Metro to Spotlight Community Van - Seattle Seawolves (MLR) April 7
• First XV: WK2: 2026 - (MLR) April 7
• Venegas Named MLV Player of the Week After Record Defensive Performance - San Diego Mojo (MLV) April 7
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• Trending up: LOVB Salt Lake clinches playoff berth with 4-set win in home finale - LOVB KSL (April 5)
  
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