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Rise Bolster 2027 Roster with Three More Signings

MLV Grand Rapids Rise June 15, 2026 - GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. - The Grand Rapids Rise announced Monday the signing of outside hitter Leah Hardeman, a back-to-back LOVB league champion; Slovenia international and six-year overseas professional Nika Markovic (NEE-kah MAR-koh-witz); and 6-foot-4 middle blocker Kara McGhee, who recently won the Puerto Rico league championship. Additional details on the latest signings are below: Leah Hardeman, OH The 5-foot-10 outside hitter from Clarkston, Georgia, joins the Rise after helping LOVB Austin win back-to-back leag... Full Story

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June 15, 2026 - BASEBALL American Association: This week the Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks of the independent American Association played the first of five games in the 2026 season as the Fargo Woodchippers to honor the 30th anniversary of the original "Fargo" movie that featured a blood-splattered woodchipper scene and a classic woodchipper line. Atlantic League: The Staten Island (NY) FerryHawks of the independent Atlantic League celebrated their annual Jewish Heritage Night by playing a game this week as the Staten Island Mensches. A "me... Full Story

Sierra Romero Brings Fresh Athlete Perspective to the Athletes Unlimited Board of Directors

AUSL June 15, 2026 - Sierra Romero has seen many phases of professional women's sports throughout her nine-year career. She's witnessed leagues' failures, triumphs, setbacks, and breakthroughs, especially in her sport, as she floated somewhere between driver and passenger in what was previously an unstable softball landscape. When she began playing in the early iterations of Athletes Unlimited Pro Softball, she found the chance to take a more active role in her sport. She continued to build on the leadership foundation that took shape at Mich... Full Story

Legion Advance to the Big Dance with Win over Seattle

MLR California Legion June 15, 2026 - California Legion are heading to Chicago. On a warm Sunday night at Starfire Stadium, the Legion held off a relentless Seattle Seawolves side 43-34 to book their place in the MLR Championship. It was a game that swung back and forth across 80 minutes before California's clinical finishing in the second half proved the difference. A Even Opening Half The first 40 minutes were exactly what the postseason promises: physical, tight, and unforgiving. Joey Mano got California on the board early, Coby Miln converting to ma... Full Story

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