Weekly Sports League and Franchise Report

June 1, 2026 - BASEBALL Atlantic League: The York (PA) Revolution of the independent Atlantic League played a game this weekend as the Big Dills in honor of the neighboring town of Dillsburg (PA) and its association with dill pickles, even though the town was named after Captain Matthew Dill who had connection to pickles. The league's Lancaster (PA) Stormers played a series this weekend as the Lebanon Ironmasters to honor the iron industry of nearby Lebanon (PA). Diamond Baseball League: The new summer-collegiate DBL started its inau... Full Story

Hounds Escape from DC with Win, Move to 9-0

May 30, 2026 - WASHINGTON DC- The Hounds moved to 9-0 on the season after a late-game comeback over Old Glory DC, 33-32. The Hounds trailed by as many as 13 points in the game but proved too formidable for an Old Glory team fighting to keep their playoff hopes alive. Chris Hilsenbeck nailed four of his five conversion attempts for eight points while both hooker Theo Fourie and forward Mason Flesch scored a brace. Lock Nathan Den Hoedt added a try in the win as well. Chicago dominated both possession and territory in the opening 20 mi... Full Story

New Glory: DC Veteran Roberts on Hopes to Lead Team to Playoff Berth, MLR Shield

May 30, 2026 - It's hard to paint the entire Major League Rugby playoff picture from the past few years without mentioning Old Glory DC. It's even harder to talk about the team's successes without bringing up the impact of veteran flyhalf Jason Robertson. The franchise's all-time leading scorer is in his fifth season with the team, which finds itself in the midst of a battle to stay above the playoff line. It's been a roller coaster of a year for The Flags - winners of two of its first three matches before dropping four of its last f... Full Story

Kenleigh Cahalan Signs Pro Contract with the Portland Cascade

May 30, 2026 - Florida Gators infielder Kenleigh Cahalan has signed a rookie contract with the Portland Cascade. Cahalan was the team's fourth pick in the 2026 Athletes Unlimited Softball League College Draft. She got her Golden Ticket alongside Gators teammate Jocelyn Erickson, who will play for the Chicago Bandits, on April 18. Cahalan will bring defensive flexibility to the Cascade roster; although she was the Gators' everyday shortstop her senior season, she also plays third base. She logged her best offensive numbers in her final r... Full Story

• Weekly Sports League and Franchise Report - (MLV) June 1
• Hounds Escape from DC with Win, Move to 9-0 - Chicago Hounds (MLR) May 30
• Head to Head Ross Depperschmidt vs Tavite Lopeti - (MLR) May 30
• New Glory: DC Veteran Roberts on Hopes to Lead Team to Playoff Berth, MLR Shield - Old Glory DC (MLR) May 30
• Kenleigh Cahalan Signs Pro Contract with the Portland Cascade - Portland Cascade (AUSL) May 30
• Seattle Seawolves Host New England Free Jacks with Playoff Berth on the Line - Seattle Seawolves (MLR) May 29
• Kinzie Hansen Announces She's Expecting First Child - Oklahoma City Spark (AUSL) May 29
• Portland Cascade Signs Arizona State Pitcher Kenzie Brown - Portland Cascade (AUSL) May 29
• Bandits Ink Jocelyn Erickson to Rookie Contract - Chicago Bandits (AUSL) May 29
• How to Watch: Week 10 - (MLR) May 29
• Lyndsey Grein, Elon Butler Join Rosters on Reserve Assignments - (AUSL) May 29
• Volts Sign Georgia Outfielder Jaydyn Goodwin - Texas Volts (AUSL) May 29
• Supernovas Return Largest Group in Franchise History; Kubik Headlines Newcomers - Omaha Supernovas (MLV) May 28
• Rise Re-Sign Four Key Returners for 2027 Season - Grand Rapids Rise (MLV) May 28
• USA Referee Luke Rogan Named to 2026 World Rugby Junior World Championship Panel - (MLR) May 28
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• DC's pro volleyball team takes step forward as expansion season draws near - MLV WTOP (May 30)
  
• Women's Sports in Minnesota Continue to Grow with Two Pro Volleyball Teams Coming in 2027 - LOVB Lavender Magazine (May 30)
  
• Seattle Seawolves set to host New England Free Jacks. Here's how to stream with KING 5 - MLR KING (May 30)
  
• Omaha Supernovas retools roster, LOVB expands to 10 teams - LOVB Omaha World-Herald (May 29)
  
• Omaha Supernovas retools roster, LOVB expands to 10 teams - MLV Omaha World-Herald (May 29)
  
• Grand Rapids Rise re-sign Holland's Alyssa Garvelink Jensen for 2007 - MLV Holland Sentinel (May 29)
  
• Carolina Blaze Infielder & Duke Alum Ana Gold: The Best Players in the world play in the AUSL - AUSL WRAL (May 28)
  
• Atlanta Vibe's 2027 signings include 4 returning starters, new libero - MLV Gwinnett Daily Post (May 28)
  
• Supernovas re-sign Merritt Beason - MLV KCTV (May 28)
  
• Indy Ignite return 12 players from record-setting squad, add hitter from Switzerland for 2027 MLV season - MLV WTHR (May 27)
  
• VIDEO: A Must-Win Match. Two Teams Level on Record: Free Jacks vs Anthem RC: Week 9: MLR 2026 Highlights - MLR YouTube (May 27)
  
• VIDEO: Nine Tries. Chicago Hounds vs Seattle SeaWolves: MLR 2026: Highlights - MLR YouTube (May 27)
  
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