AUSL Draftees Shine in Softball Super Regionals, Advance to WCWS

May 26, 2026 - The field for the 2026 Women's College World Series is officially set after super regional play wrapped up across the country this weekend. Eight teams secured spots in Oklahoma City, including several programs led by members of the 2026 Athletes Unlimited Softball League Draft class. Here's a look at three standout super regional moments involving AUSL draftees as teams punched their tickets to Devon Park. Karlyn Pickens dominates as Tennessee advances to Oklahoma City Carolina Blaze first overall pick Karlyn Picke... Full Story

Bandits Sign Stanford Infielder Taryn Kern

May 26, 2026 - The Chicago Bandits signed their first rookie for the 2026 season, adding Stanford infielder Taryn Kern. Kern was the team's second pick in the Athletes Unlimited Softball League College Draft earlier this month. Kern has been the everyday second baseman for the Cardinal the past three seasons. In her senior campaign, she posted her best offensive numbers with the program, batting .385 with a .897 slugging percentage and 1.428 OPS. Last year, she tied a program record with 19 home runs. She earned NFCA All-West Region Sec... Full Story

Major League Volleyball Expands National Footprint with Los Angeles Team

May 26, 2026 - LOS ANGELES - Major League Volleyball (MLV) has announced the launch of its Los Angeles franchise ahead of the team's inaugural 2027 season. The franchise is led by Dr. Patrick Soon-Shiong, majority owner and founder of MLV LA and a minority stakeholder in the Los Angeles Lakers, alongside Ben Priest, who will serve as governor and managing partner. Priest has been one of the architects of MLV and previously served as the Governing Owner of the Omaha Supernovas before the launch of the MLV LA venture. Alisha Childress, a res... Full Story

Belmont Pitcher Maya Johnson Signs with the OKC Spark

May 26, 2026 - After leaving her mark on Belmont Softball, pitcher Maya Johnson's career will continue with the Oklahoma City Spark. Johnson was the third overall pick in the 2026 Athletes Unlimited Softball League College Draft, and now that her collegiate career has come to an end, she has inked a rookie contract with the Spark. Johnson led the Bruins to the Tuscaloosa Regional after winning their second consecutive Missouri Valley Conference Championship. They went undefeated in their three tournament games in Carbondale, Illinois, a... Full Story

• First XV: WK9: 2026 - (MLR) May 26
• AUSL Draftees Shine in Softball Super Regionals, Advance to WCWS - (AUSL) May 26
• Bandits Sign Stanford Infielder Taryn Kern - Chicago Bandits (AUSL) May 26
• Major League Volleyball Expands National Footprint with Los Angeles Team - Los Angeles (MLV) May 26
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• Belmont Pitcher Maya Johnson Signs with the OKC Spark - Oklahoma City Spark (AUSL) May 26
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• NiJaree Canady Signs NIL Deal with AUSL - (AUSL) May 21
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