Spark Eliminated from Playoff Race in Run-Rule Loss to Blaze

July 21, 2026 - The Oklahoma City Spark's inaugural Athletes Unlimited Softball League season came to an end Tuesday morning as they fell to the Carolina Blaze, 11-1, in a weather-delayed regular-season finale at Smith Family Stadium. Originally scheduled for Monday night, the game was suspended after a two-hour, 17-minute weather delay and resumed Tuesday morning. Carolina took control before the suspension, scoring eight runs in the opening inning before adding three more in the second. The loss leaves Oklahoma City with a 13-12 rec... Full Story

Gonzalo Bertranou: Steering the Legion's Championship Run

July 21, 2026 - As California Legion prepared for the 2026 season, Gonzalo Bertranou became a foundational signing. After earning the 2025 MLR Back of the Year award, the Argentine scrumhalf joined in late January and was promptly named vice-captain alongside Billy Meakes, under captain Jason Damm. Bertranou's leadership was evident throughout the season. Head coach Stephen Hoiles identified him as a key member of the senior group, along with Damm, Joe Taufete'e, Lance Williams, and Meakes, who provided stability during the team's inaugu... Full Story

Cascade Lands the Final Playoff Spot After Spark Loss

July 21, 2026 - The Portland Cascade is headed to College Station, Texas, for the 2026 Athletes Unlimited Softball League postseason. Fate was not in their hands and instead depended on the outcome of the final game of the regular season. Thanks to an 11-1 victory by the Carolina Blaze over the Oklahoma City Spark, the Cascade finished with the league's third-best record and clinched the No. 3 seed. The team will face the No. 2 seed Chicago Bandits in Thursday night's play-in game, with the winner advancing to face the Utah Talons in ... Full Story

9 Utah Talons Selected to Compete in 2026 AUSL All-Star Cup

July 21, 2026 - Nine Utah Talons players will head to Rosemont, Illinois, after the conclusion of the 2026 Athletes Unlimited Softball League Regular Season to compete in the All-Star Cup in August. The AUSL All-Star Cup is a four-series season from Aug. 8 to 30 in which 45 professional softball players compete to become the individual champion utilizing Athletes Unlimited's innovative format. Teams are hand-picked by the top athletes on the leaderboard each series. The 2026 All-Star Cup will feature 12 games at Parkway Bank Sports Compl... Full Story

• Spark Eliminated from Playoff Race in Run-Rule Loss to Blaze - Oklahoma City Spark (AUSL) July 21
• Gonzalo Bertranou: Steering the Legion's Championship Run - California Legion (MLR) July 21
• Cascade Lands the Final Playoff Spot After Spark Loss - Portland Cascade (AUSL) July 21
• 9 Utah Talons Selected to Compete in 2026 AUSL All-Star Cup - Utah Talons (AUSL) July 21
• Williams, Wallace Among 9 Bandits to Compete in 2026 All-Star Cup - Chicago Bandits (AUSL) July 21
• Tosch Hits Grand Slam, Madison Night Mares Fall to Wausau Ignite - Madison Night Mares (NWLS) July 20
• Habaneros Fall to Spitfires Despite Late Rally - Mankato Habaneros (NWLS) July 20
• July 20 Blaze vs. Spark Suspended, to be Resumed July 21 - (AUSL) July 20
• Five Team Home Runs See Ignite Victorious 12-6 over Nightmares - Wausau Ignite (NWLS) July 20
• Seattle Seawolves Continue Year-Round Community Commitment with Launch of Youth Rugby Camp - Seattle Seawolves (MLR) July 20
• The Mindset Behind Bri Ellis' Sophomore Surge - Utah Talons (AUSL) July 20
• 6 Cascade Players Named to 2026 AUSL All-Star Cup Roster - Portland Cascade (AUSL) July 20
• Mason Flesch Named 2026 MLR Forward of the Year presented by CTMS Travel - Chicago Hounds (MLR) July 20
• Bandits, Slated for the No. 2 Slot in the Postseason, Will Compete in the Play-In Game - Chicago Bandits (AUSL) July 20
• Talons to the Title Series Again After Clinching the No. 1 Seed - Utah Talons (AUSL) July 19
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• Grand Forks Spitfires hang on late to beat Mankato - NWLS Grand Forks Herald (July 21)
  
• Ellis and Wyckoff Lead Utah Talons to No. 1 Overall Seed and Spot in AUSL Championship Series - AUSL Arkansas Athletics (July 20)
  
• Dallas Pulse signs DFW-native Brianna Kadiku and Dutch talent Iris Scholten for 2027 season - MLV WFAA (July 20)
  
• Nebraska volleyball great Jordan Larson feeling at peace after coming out of retirement - LOVB Nebraska Public Media (July 20)
  
• Talons clinch No. 1 seed, berth in AUSL Championship - AUSL ABC 4 Utah (July 20)
  
• Bruin-Filled Utah Talons Clinch No. 1 Seed, AUSL Championship Berth - AUSL Yahoo Sports (July 20)
  
• Karlyn Pickens gifted dumpling toy by fan after taking hit to her face in AUSL game - AUSL Knoxville News (July 20)
  
• Which team will grab final playoff spot on final day of AUSL regular season? - AUSL MLB.com (July 20)
  
• Grand Forks Spitfires ride nine-run first inning to defeat Mankato - NWLS Grand Forks Herald (July 20)
  
• Karlyn Pickens breaks two metal bats in AUSL - AUSL Vols Wire (July 19)
  
• Metal softball bats are no match for Karlyn Pickens' high-powered pitches in AUSL - AUSL USA Today (July 19)
  
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