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Last Week around the Leagues

OSC Original by Fran Stuchbury
July 28, 2026 - This past week the Sioux City Explorers became the first American Association team to win 1,000 games, the Federal Prospects Hockey League team in Baton Rouge announced it will be known as the Baton Rouge Kingfish, and the Utah Talons won back-to-back Athletes Unlimited Softball League championships.
Highlights from this week come from the American Association, International League, Texas League, Federal Prospects Hockey League, ECHL, Athletes Unlimited Softball League, Ultimate Frisbee Association, United Football League... Full StoryMore from the Athletes Unlimited Softball League
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Last Week around the Leagues

OSC Original by Fran Stuchbury
July 28, 2026 - This past week the Sioux City Explorers became the first American Association team to win 1,000 games, the Federal Prospects Hockey League team in Baton Rouge announced it will be known as the Baton Rouge Kingfish, and the Utah Talons won back-to-back Athletes Unlimited Softball League championships.
Highlights from this week come from the American Association, International League, Texas League, Federal Prospects Hockey League, ECHL, Athletes Unlimited Softball League, Ultimate Frisbee Association, United Football League... Full StoryMore from the Athletes Unlimited Softball League
2026 AUSL All-Star Cup: Schedule, Roster, Format & TV Info
July 28, 2026 - The 2026 Athletes Unlimited Softball League (AUSL) All-Star Cup begins on Aug. 8 in Rosemont, Illinois.
The four-series season features 45 of the league's top players competing to become the individual champion utilizing Athletes Unlimited's innovative format. The 2026 All-Star Cup will feature 12 games at Parkway Bank Sports Complex in Rosemont, Illinois, and air nationally across ESPN platforms, MLB Network and CBS Sports Network.
Here's everything you need to know.
2026 AUSL All-Star Cup at a Glance
Dates: Aug... Full StoryMore from the Athletes Unlimited Softball League
New Executive Additions Will Lead LOVB Pro's Next Phase of Growth
July 28, 2026 - LOS ANGELES, CA - League One Volleyball (LOVB) today announced three senior leadership appointments for LOVB Pro as the league prepares for its third season and expansion to 10 professional markets.
Tiffany Reaves has been named Chief Marketing Officer, LOVB Pro, Kinsey Powell Fleming joins as Chief Financial Officer, LOVB Pro, and Mma Afoaku has been appointed Chief of Staff, LOVB Pro. Together, the three executives bring experience building and scaling some of the most recognized organizations in sports, entertainment ... Full StoryMore from the League One Volleyball
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- Habaneros Rally past Honeybees - Mankato Habaneros (NWLS) July 27
- Chris Latham Named MLR Coach of the Year - Chicago Hounds (MLR) July 27
- Habaneros Split Two Games with Honeybees - Mankato Habaneros (NWLS) July 26
- Night Mares Roll Past Grand Forks Spitfires in Series Finale - Madison Night Mares (NWLS) July 26
- Ignite Lose in Close 6-4 Game Versus Steam - Wausau Ignite (NWLS) July 26
- Talons Win 2026 AUSL Championship; Allchin Named MVP - Utah Talons (AUSL) July 26
- Bandits Fall Short in Decisive Game 2 of the 2026 AUSL Championship - Chicago Bandits (AUSL) July 26
- Hilary Blomberg Homers, Madison Night Mares Outlast Grand Forks Spitfires - Madison Night Mares (NWLS) July 25
- Bandits Drop Tight Pitchers' Duel in AUSL Championship Opener - Chicago Bandits (AUSL) July 25
- Corrick Tosses CG as Talons Take Game 1 of AUSL Championship - Utah Talons (AUSL) July 25
- Madison Night Mares' Rally Falls Short Against Grand Forks Spitfires - Madison Night Mares (NWLS) July 25
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- Utah Talons repeat as Athletes Unlimited Softball League champions - AUSL KSL (July 28)
- Utah Talons win back-to-back AUSL championships - AUSL Deseret News (July 28)
- UCF's Cindy Ball-Malone leads Utah Talons to second straight AUSL title - AUSL WESH (July 27)
- Utah Talons Sweep Chicago Bandits to Win Back-to-Back AUSL Titles - AUSL Just Women's Sports (July 27)
- Montana Fouts Wins 2026 AUSL Championship with Utah Talons - AUSL Alabama Athletics (July 27)
- Davis Diamond Shines During AUSL Championship - AUSL Texas A&M Athletics (July 27)
- Montana Fouts, Jadelyn Allchin power Utah Talons to AUSL championship - AUSL USA Today (July 27)
- Five Former Players Win AUSL Championship With Talons - AUSL UCLA Athletics (July 27)
- 'It was art, really': Fouts leads Talons to 2nd straight AUSL championship - AUSL MLB.com (July 27)
- Honeybees enter final week with Habaneros split - NWLS Minot Daily News (July 27)
- VIDEO: FULL GAME: Old Glory DC vs California Legion: Week 5: MLR 2026: STATEMENT WIN - MLR YouTube (July 27)
- VIDEO: What CAN'T Rugby Players Do??? - MLR YouTube (July 27)
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