Last Week around the Leagues

July 28, 2026 - This past week the Sioux City Explorers became the first American Association team to win 1,000 games, the Federal Prospects Hockey League team in Baton Rouge announced it will be known as the Baton Rouge Kingfish, and the Utah Talons won back-to-back Athletes Unlimited Softball League championships. Highlights from this week come from the American Association, International League, Texas League, Federal Prospects Hockey League, ECHL, Athletes Unlimited Softball League, Ultimate Frisbee Association, United Football League... Full Story

Last Week around the Leagues

July 28, 2026 - This past week the Sioux City Explorers became the first American Association team to win 1,000 games, the Federal Prospects Hockey League team in Baton Rouge announced it will be known as the Baton Rouge Kingfish, and the Utah Talons won back-to-back Athletes Unlimited Softball League championships. Highlights from this week come from the American Association, International League, Texas League, Federal Prospects Hockey League, ECHL, Athletes Unlimited Softball League, Ultimate Frisbee Association, United Football League... Full Story

Habaneros Rally past Honeybees

July 27, 2026 - MANKATO, MINN. - A four-run fourth inning sparked the Mankato Habaneros as they came from behind to beat the Minot Honeybees 9-3 on Monday night at ISG Field. Minot struck first with two runs in the second inning before adding another in the fourth to take a 3-0 lead. The Habaneros responded immediately in the bottom of the fourth, plating four runs to take control for good. Mankato continued to rain it on in the fifth, scoring four more runs to extend its lead to 8-3 before adding an insurance run in the sixth. The... Full Story

Chris Latham Named MLR Coach of the Year

July 27, 2026 - Chicago Hounds head coach Chris Latham has been named Major League Rugby's Coach of the Year, presented by CTMS Travel, after leading the Hounds to the most dominant season the league has ever seen. The 2026 Hounds didn't just win, they rewrote the MLR record book. Chicago's attack averaged 6.9 tries and 46.1 points per regular season game, both the best marks in league history. In the Championship Final, the Hounds put up 35 points, the most ever scored in an MLR title game, on their way to an 18-point margin of victory,... Full Story

• Last Week around the Leagues - (AUSL) July 28
• Last Week around the Leagues - (AUSL) July 28
• Habaneros Rally past Honeybees - Mankato Habaneros (NWLS) July 27
• Chris Latham Named MLR Coach of the Year - Chicago Hounds (MLR) July 27
• Habaneros Split Two Games with Honeybees - Mankato Habaneros (NWLS) July 26
• Night Mares Roll Past Grand Forks Spitfires in Series Finale - Madison Night Mares (NWLS) July 26
• Ignite Lose in Close 6-4 Game Versus Steam - Wausau Ignite (NWLS) July 26
• Talons Win 2026 AUSL Championship; Allchin Named MVP - Utah Talons (AUSL) July 26
• Bandits Fall Short in Decisive Game 2 of the 2026 AUSL Championship - Chicago Bandits (AUSL) July 26
• Hilary Blomberg Homers, Madison Night Mares Outlast Grand Forks Spitfires - Madison Night Mares (NWLS) July 25
• Bandits Drop Tight Pitchers' Duel in AUSL Championship Opener - Chicago Bandits (AUSL) July 25
• Corrick Tosses CG as Talons Take Game 1 of AUSL Championship - Utah Talons (AUSL) July 25
• Madison Night Mares' Rally Falls Short Against Grand Forks Spitfires - Madison Night Mares (NWLS) July 25
• Odicci Alexander-Bennett Is Creating Opportunities Beyond Softball - Chicago Bandits (AUSL) July 24
• AUSL Announces 2026 Award Winners - (AUSL) July 24
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• Utah Talons win back-to-back AUSL championships - AUSL Deseret News (July 28)
  
• UCF's Cindy Ball-Malone leads Utah Talons to second straight AUSL title - AUSL WESH (July 27)
  
• Utah Talons Sweep Chicago Bandits to Win Back-to-Back AUSL Titles - AUSL Just Women's Sports (July 27)
  
• Montana Fouts Wins 2026 AUSL Championship with Utah Talons - AUSL Alabama Athletics (July 27)
  
• Davis Diamond Shines During AUSL Championship - AUSL Texas A&M Athletics (July 27)
  
• Montana Fouts, Jadelyn Allchin power Utah Talons to AUSL championship - AUSL USA Today (July 27)
  
• Five Former Players Win AUSL Championship With Talons - AUSL UCLA Athletics (July 27)
  
• 'It was art, really': Fouts leads Talons to 2nd straight AUSL championship - AUSL MLB.com (July 27)
  
• Honeybees enter final week with Habaneros split - NWLS Minot Daily News (July 27)
  
• VIDEO: FULL GAME: Old Glory DC vs California Legion: Week 5: MLR 2026: STATEMENT WIN - MLR YouTube (July 27)
  
• VIDEO: What CAN'T Rugby Players Do??? - MLR YouTube (July 27)
  
• VIDEO: FULL GAME: New England vs Anthem RC: Week 5: MLR 2026: Can Free Jacks Get in the Win Column? - MLR YouTube (July 27)
  
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