Klingler Hits a Go-Ahead Grand Slam in Blaze Victory

June 29, 2026 - The Carolina Blaze (7-5) trailed the first four innings in their Monday night match-up against the Oklahoma City Spark (5-9), but one swing from Baylee Klingler sealed a win. The Spark led by four runs after putting up a two-spot in the first and third innings. Alyssa Brito led off the top of the fifth and took the first pitch she saw yard to put the Blaze on the board. After two quick outs following the homer, the Blaze rallied. Aubrey Leach singled up the right side, then Reese Atwood reached on a fielding error. Dak... Full Story

Habaneros Plug Early Holes, Rally Past Minot

June 29, 2026 - MINOT, N.D. - The Mankato Habaneros erased an early six-run deficit to defeat the Minot Honeybees 11-6 on Monday night, completing a two-game sweep and earning back-to-back wins. Minot jumped out to a 6-0 lead through the first three innings, but the Habaneros responded with two runs in the fourth before breaking the game open with a five-run fifth inning to take the lead. Mankato added four insurance runs in the seventh to seal the comeback victory. The Habaneros finished with 10 hits, led by Ava Parent's (University ... Full Story

Dallas Pulse Add Former Nc State Teammates Julia Brown and Maggie Speaks to 2027 Roster

June 29, 2026 - FRISCO, Texas - Former North Carolina State University teammates Julia Brown and Maggie Speaks will reunite to play professionally with the Dallas PULSE, the reigning Major League Volleyball Champions in the 2027 season. "Julia is a seasoned outside hitter who has proven she can score, pass and compete at a high level across multiple professional leagues," said Dallas PULSE Head Coach Shannon Winzer. "Maggie brings leadership, tempo and decision-making from the setter position, along with valuable international experience... Full Story

Carolina Blaze Bring Pro Softball to Durham, Take Down Utah Talons

June 29, 2026 - The Carolina Blaze hosted the Utah Talons in the Athletes Unlimited Softball League Signature Series at the Durham Bulls Ballpark in Durham, N.C., from Thursday, June 25th until June 27th. "Durham Bulls Athletic Park is one of the most iconic settings in baseball, and it provides a great stage for our players and for fans across the region to experience professional softball," said AUSL Commissioner Kim Ng. Following a barnstorming season in 2025 with four teams - the Bandits, Blaze, Talons and Volts - playing in 10 di... Full Story

• MLV Engages Premier Advisors to Scale Media, Commercial Footprint - (MLV) June 30
• Klingler Hits a Go-Ahead Grand Slam in Blaze Victory - Carolina Blaze (AUSL) June 29
• Habaneros Plug Early Holes, Rally Past Minot - Mankato Habaneros (NWLS) June 29
• Dallas Pulse Add Former Nc State Teammates Julia Brown and Maggie Speaks to 2027 Roster - Dallas Pulse (MLV) June 29
• Carolina Blaze Bring Pro Softball to Durham, Take Down Utah Talons - Carolina Blaze (AUSL) June 29
• AUSL Viewership Surges 181% on ESPN Platforms - (AUSL) June 29
• Night Mares Split Doubleheader Against Wausau Ignite - Madison Night Mares (NWLS) June 28
• Habaneros Break Skid by Edging Minot - Mankato Habaneros (NWLS) June 28
• Ignite Take Nightmares Zero in the Season But Drop Game Two of the Doubleheader - Wausau Ignite (NWLS) June 28
• Wausau Breaks Records With 19-9 Run-Rule-Walk-off Over La Crosse - Wausau Ignite (NWLS) June 27
• Korbe Otis and Kendra Falby Are Fueling Portland's Young Core - Portland Cascade (AUSL) June 27
• Night Mares Crush Five Homers in Win Over Grand Forks Spitfires - Madison Night Mares (NWLS) June 27
• Wallace Hits 2 Homers as Bandits Offense Explodes for 14 Runs - Chicago Bandits (AUSL) June 27
• Montana Fouts Shuts out the Blaze, Moves to a League-Best Five Wins - (AUSL) June 26
• Ignite Flash Leather in Close Win against Steam - Wausau Ignite (NWLS) June 26
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• AUSL Opens 2026 Season with 181% Viewership Increase - AUSL ESPN Press Room (June 29)
  
• AUSL Power Rankings: Week Four - AUSL On3.com (June 29)
  
• Why pro softball, NC State coach's unexpected summer job can benefit the program - AUSL Raleigh News & Observer (June 29)
  
• Tairia Flowers Has Cascade Contending in AUSL's Inaugural Season - AUSL Loyala Maramouth Athletics (June 29)
  
• Mattison Kwarta's two homers power Grand Forks Spitfires to win over La Crosse - NWLS Grand Forks Herald (June 29)
  
• Payton Gottshall records first win for Portland in 2026 AUSL season - AUSL Vols Wire (June 28)
  
• A left-handed catcher? AUSL's Erickson is proving everyone wrong - AUSL MLB.com (June 28)
  
• Madison completes sweep of Grand Forks Spitfires 14-3 - NWLS Grand Forks Herald (June 28)
  
• AUSL Star Maya Brady Eyes Pro Softball League's 1st-Ever Triple Crown - AUSL Just Women's Sports (June 27)
  
• Utah's Fouts dazzles with 6th shutout in AUSL history - AUSL MLB.com (June 27)
  
• Madison jumps out to early lead to knock off Grand Forks Spitfires - NWLS Grand Forks Herald (June 27)
  
• Carolina Blaze block party to feature drumline, celebratory atmosphere - AUSL WRAL (June 25)
  
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