Rise Sign Four More Players Through Free Agency

June 22, 2026 - GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. - The Grand Rapids Rise announced Monday the signing of Thailand national team setter Natthanicha Jaisaen (nat-tah-NEE-cha JAI-sen), Midwest middle blocker Kaley Rammelsberg, former Michigan State libero Nalani Iosia (nuh-LAW-knee yo-SEE-uh), and German 6-foot-3 outside hitter Iane Henke (YAH-nuh HEN-key). Additional details on the latest signings are below: Natthanicha Jaisaen, S The 5-foot-8 setter from Chainat Province, Thailand, joins the Rise after a decorated 11-season career across Thailan... Full Story

Amber Fiser Leads Chicago Bandits to 5-1 Win over Carolina Blaze

June 22, 2026 - Could the Chicago Bandits be starting to recreate some of the magic that led them to the Athletes Unlimited Softball League Championship Series last season? It would appear so, especially after a 5-1 victory over the Carolina Blaze at Parkway Bank Sports Complex in Rosemont on Monday. The victory gave the Bandits (4-5) their second straight series win, as they have taken two of three from both the Blaze and the Oklahoma City Spark. The magicians were aplenty during a matinee that was the makeup of a Sunday rainout. ... Full Story

Chicago Hounds Crowned 2026 Major League Rugby Champions

June 22, 2026 - CHICAGO, IL - The perfect season was meant to be. The Chicago Hounds were crowned 2026 Major League Rugby champions on Sunday night after a dominant win over the California Legion, capping off a perfect season and cementing themselves as the most dominant team in the history of Major League Rugby. Despite the poor conditions, with heavy rain falling throughout the night, the Hounds' offensive power could not be contained. Flyhalf Chris Hilsenbeck scored 15 points to lead all players on the night with hooker Theo Fourie, f... Full Story

Night Mares Sweep Doubleheader with Stunning Comeback

June 22, 2026 - Mankato, MN - The Madison Night Mares (11-0) remained unbeaten Sunday night with a doubleheader sweep of the Mankato Habaneros (2-9), highlighted by an improbable Game 2 comeback. Game 1 Mankato struck first in the opening inning when Katy Olive (Miami University Ohio) delivered an RBI single to make it 1-0. The Habaneros doubled their lead in the fourth on a solo home run by Olivia Pichardo (University of California), while Madison's offense struggled to find its rhythm early. The Night Mares broke through in the f... Full Story

• Rise Sign Four More Players Through Free Agency - Grand Rapids Rise (MLV) June 22
• Amber Fiser Leads Chicago Bandits to 5-1 Win over Carolina Blaze - Chicago Bandits (AUSL) June 22
• Chicago Hounds Crowned 2026 Major League Rugby Champions - Chicago Hounds (MLR) June 22
• Habaneros Test Madison but Fall Twice - Mankato Habaneros (NWLS) June 22
• Night Mares Sweep Doubleheader with Stunning Comeback - Madison Night Mares (NWLS) June 22
• Maya Brady Takes over AUSL Home Run Lead with Fifth Blast of 2026 - Oklahoma City Spark (AUSL) June 21
• Ignite Take Game 3 on the Road against Honey Bees - Wausau Ignite (NWLS) June 21
• 2026 MLR Championship Match: The Perfect Season vs. the Fastest Rise in MLR - (MLR) June 21
• Chicago Bandits Postponed: Blaze Matchup Moved to June 22 - (AUSL) June 21
• Ignite Take Game One and Drop Game Two in Minot Double Header - Wausau Ignite (NWLS) June 20
• Madison Night Mares Hold Off Late Rally to Defeat Mankato Habaneros - Madison Night Mares (NWLS) June 20
• Habaneros Fall Short to Night Mares Despite 7th Inning Rally - Mankato Habaneros (NWLS) June 20
• Oregon's Grein, Harper Now Pros Alongside College Coach Romero - Oklahoma City Spark (AUSL) June 20
• California Legion MLR Championship Bound - California Legion (MLR) June 20
• Spark Offense Turns Electric in 6-1 Win over Cascade - Oklahoma City Spark (AUSL) June 20
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