AUSL Unveils Home Cities

January 14, 2026 - New York, N.Y. - Following a breakout inaugural season that captivated fans nationwide, the Athletes Unlimited Softball League (AUSL) today announced the host cities and venues for its teams beginning with the 2026 season, marking a watershed moment for the league and for professional softball. With teams spanning six Top 50 U.S. media markets and two of the nation's leading innovation hubs and fastest-growing cities, the announcement cements AUSL's transition to a fully city-based league and reflects the widespread reson... Full Story

Week 2 Kicks off in the ATL

January 14, 2026 - LOVB Austin - LOVB Atlanta Tune in today, January 14th on USA at 8:00 PM (ET) The first match of Week 2 is a rematch of Sunday's five-set thriller between LOVB Austin vs LOVB Atlanta. Austin defended home court and held off Atlanta's late push that forced a deciding fifth set. This time, Atlanta will have home court advantage and will look to take their revenge against the team that's dealt them their last two losses. Players to watch: Kotoe Inoue, the Defensive Player of the Week, averaged 4.4 digs per set, 35 d... Full Story

Fury Travel to Grand Rapids on Wednesday

January 13, 2026 - COLUMBUS, Ohio - The Columbus Fury head into the second week of the season by traveling to Grand Rapids to play the Rise on Wednesday at 7 p.m. at Van Andel Arena. The next home match at Nationwide Arena is Saturday, Jan. 17 against Indy Ignite at 7 p.m. The Columbus Fury have several ticket options available for fans - including single match, partial plans and full season tickets. Click here or email columbusfury@columbusfury.com for more details. Fans can also call the ticket office at 614-380-FURY (3879). THE SERIES... Full Story

Dallas Pulse Signs Exclusive Streaming Partnership with Victory+ for 2026 Season

January 13, 2026 - FRISCO, Texas - Dallas PULSE signs with Victory+ for exclusive streaming partnership in its inaugural season, making the free-to-consumer platform home for all Dallas PULSE matches during the 2026 Major League Volleyball season. As part of the agreement, Victory+ will stream seven local home matches and 11 local away matches - with all games live and on demand. Fans can access all content through a designated Dallas PULSE hub within the Victory+ platform. "This season is about establishing who we are and building a st... Full Story

• AUSL Unveils Home Cities - (AUSL) January 14
• Week 2 Kicks off in the ATL - (LOVB) January 14
• 2026 Home Opener Wednesday against Columbus Fury - Grand Rapids Rise (MLV) January 13
• Fury Travel to Grand Rapids on Wednesday - Columbus Fury (MLV) January 13
• Dallas Pulse Signs Exclusive Streaming Partnership with Victory+ for 2026 Season - Dallas Pulse (MLV) January 13
• A New Option at Hooker: Seawolves Welcome Liki Chan Tung - Seattle Seawolves (MLR) January 13
• Supernovas' Parsons Named First MLV Award Winner for 2026 - Omaha Supernovas (MLV) January 13
• Baker Signs One Year Contract Extension - Chicago Hounds (MLR) January 13
• Seattle Seawolves Announce Continued Partnership with Foster Garvey PC - Seattle Seawolves (MLR) January 13
• Fury Sign Kashauna Williams for 2026 Season - Columbus Fury (MLV) January 13
• League One Volleyball Names Athletic Brewing Company Official Non-Alcoholic Beer for Second Season - (LOVB) January 13
• Weekly Sports League and Franchise Report - (MLV) January 12
• Noah Brown, the Hoosiers, and Championship Goals - (MLR) January 12
• Gray, Inoue Earn Initial Player of the Week Awards of 2026 - (LOVB) January 12
• Seawolves Lock in Front-Row Depth as Dewald Donald Returns for Year Five - Seattle Seawolves (MLR) January 12
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• Major League Volleyball's Dallas Pulse signs streaming deal with Victory+ - MLV Dallas Morning News (January 14)
  
• Pro Sports Report: Gulls open 3-game homestand at Pechanga Arena; Mojo looking for first win - MLV San Diego Union-Tribune (January 13)
  
• Dallas Pulse CEO says eventual move to Dallas makes sense' after team's Frisco debut - MLV Dallas Morning News (January 13)
  
• Sarah Parsons from Omaha Supernovas named MLV player of the week - MLV Omaha World-Herald (January 13)
  
• 5 things to know about the Grand Rapids Rise;s 2026 pro volleyball season - MLV Michigan Live (January 13)
  
• Roncalli grad Emma Halter eager to play for Ignite - MLV Current Publishing (January 13)
  
• Major League Volleyball Partners With LTN for Live Production, Distribution - MLV TV Technology (January 13)
  
• Volleyball star rips U.S. for having 2 pro leagues: 'It's dumb' - LOVB Marco Eagle (January 12)
  
• VIDEO: Anthem RC Released Their Roster @T@TheRugbyRundown Will Hooley Says It Might be Their Strongest Yet - MLR YouTube (January 12)
  
• Get tickets to the Grand Rapids Rise home opener on Wednesday for as low as $33 - MLV MLive (January 12)
  
• Mojo's hitters miss in home opener loss to Valkyries at Viejas Arena - MLV San Diego Union-Tribune (January 12)
  
• WTHR to serve as the official broadcast partner for the 2026 Indy Ignite season - MLV WTHR (January 12)
  
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