Old Glory DC Announces AgustÍn "Cuca" Cavalieri As New Head Coach

September 29, 2026 - WASHINGTON, D.C. - Old Glory DC is thrilled to announce the appointment of Agustín "Cuca" Cavalieri as the franchise's new Head Coach. The former international lock and highly regarded tactical mastermind steps into the role ahead of the 2027 Major League Rugby (MLR) season, bringing a wealth of elite domestic and international development experience to the DMV. Cavalieri joins Old Glory DC following an impactful tenure with Anthem Rugby Carolina, where he successfully rebuilt the young squad and orchestrated the his... Full Story

Valkyries Set to Hold Ninth Overall Pick in 2026 MLV Draft on November 23

September 29, 2026 - ORLANDO, Fla. - The Orlando Valkyries will hold the ninth overall selection in the first round and the 21st overall selection in the second round of the 2026 Major League Volleyball Draft, which is scheduled for Monday, November 23. The draft order was finalized following the MLV Draft Lottery, which determined the selection order for the league's fourth collegiate player draft. The two-round event will feature eligible collegiate players who are completing their fourth or fifth season of NCAA eligibility. Coming off t... Full Story

Weekly Sports League and Franchise Report

September 28, 2026 - BASEBALL International League: The Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders, the Triple-A International League affiliate of the New York Yankees, played their final game last weekend under that name as the team will undergo a rebranding for the 2027 season. The team's new name will be announced at an event to be held in November 2026. Texas League: The Springfield Cardinals, the Double-A Texas League affiliate of the St. Louis Cardinals, played their final game this week under that name as the team will undergo a rebranding fo... Full Story

LOVB's Los Angeles Orbit Announces Team Name at Intuit Dome

September 25, 2026 - INGLEWOOD, Calif. - LOVB (pronounced LOVE) Los Angeles officially unveiled its new team name, Los Angeles Orbit, today at Intuit Dome, marking the next chapter for professional women's volleyball in Los Angeles ahead of the team's inaugural season. The reveal brought together Los Angeles Orbit investors Alexis Ohanian, Issa Rae and Savannah James, LOVB Commissioner Sandra Idehen, volleyball legend Misty May-Treanor, activist Malala Yousafzai, team leadership, players and supporters of women's sports for the first public u... Full Story

• Old Glory DC Announces AgustÍn "Cuca" Cavalieri As New Head Coach - Old Glory DC (MLR) September 29
• Valkyries Set to Hold Ninth Overall Pick in 2026 MLV Draft on November 23 - Orlando Valkyries (MLV) September 29
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• LOVB's Los Angeles Orbit Announces Team Name at Intuit Dome - Los Angeles Orbit (LOVB) September 25
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• Ready to Rumble: Northern California MLV Squad Launches Name, Logo - MLV Sports Logos Net News (September 29)
  
• LOVB is putting L.A. into its Orbit - LOVB Sports Business Journal (September 29)
  
• VIDEO: Defense Attack - MLR YouTube (September 29)
  
• The Anthem Will Serve as Home Court for DC's Professional Volleyball Club - MLV Northern Virginia Magazine (September 27)
  
• Coco Gauff joins star-studded World Team Tennis as player-owner - WTT USA Today (September 26)
  
• Gauff will be a player-owner for Florida in World Team Tennis - WTT ESPN (September 26)
  
• Los Angeles reveals the Orbit as the team name for League One Volleyball (LOVB) - LOVB The Sporting Tribune (September 26)
  
• VIDEO: 2031 Is the Destination. the Work Continues. - MLR YouTube (September 25)
  
• Coco Gauff will be a player-owner for the Florida franchise in the new season of World Team Tennis - WTT New York Newsday (September 24)
  
• Northern California MLV Team Unveils Name and Brand for 2027 Season - MLV Sports Illustrated (September 23)
  
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