Dallas Pro Volleyball Makes Historic First Player Signings

August 11, 2025 - Dallas Pro Volleyball has announced the historic free agent signings of setter Natalia Valentin-Anderson, middle blocker Kaitlyn Hord, middle blocker Layne Van Buskirk, libero Kylie Murr, setter Celia Cullen, and outside hitter Geli Cyr - the first official player acquisitions in franchise history - as the team prepares to compete in Major League Volleyball (formerly Pro Volleyball Federation) beginning in January 2026. "These signings mark a huge moment for our franchise," said Dallas President & CEO Grady Raskin. "They ... Full Story

Weekly Sports League and Franchise Report

August 11, 2025 - BASEBALL International League: The Syracuse Mets of the Triple-A International League announced plans to select a new team name for 2027 season through the "Re-Name the Team Community Challenge." The team will play as the Syracuse Mets in the 2026 season and continue to be an affiliate of the New York Mets through the 2030 season. Submissions for new names by fans will be accepted through this month and eventually narrowed down to five choices for fan voting from September 14 through September 30, 2025. The team's new... Full Story

San Diego Mojo Re-Signs All-Star Libero Shara Venegas for 2026 MLV Season

August 11, 2025 - SAN DIEGO - The San Diego Mojo has re-signed All-Star libero Shara Venegas for the 2026 season, the organization announced on Monday. Venegas has been with the Mojo since the inaugural 2024 season and will be entering her third season with the team. "I'm excited to do this one more time with the Mojo. You know it's good when you come back for thirds," Venegas said. "I love this city and love my team. Let's do this with passion and a side of pancakes!" Venegas is San Diego's career leader in digs with 758 and digs per s... Full Story

San Diego Mojo Signs All-Star Setter August Raskie for 2026 MLV Season

August 11, 2025 - SAN DIEGO - The San Diego Mojo has signed 2025 All-Star setter August Raskie for the upcoming 2026 Major League Volleyball season, the organization announced on Monday. Raskie, who helped guide the Mojo to the first PVF Championships in 2024, returns to San Diego after spending last season leading the attack for the Grand Rapids Rise. AUGUST QUOTE Raskie, who played in the league's inaugural All-Star Match last season, appeared in 26 matches and 85 sets for Grand Rapids in 2025, totaling 660 assists, 221 digs and 19 bl... Full Story

• Dallas Pro Volleyball Makes Historic First Player Signings - Dallas (MLV) August 11
  
• Weekly Sports League and Franchise Report - (MLV) August 11
  
• San Diego Mojo Re-Signs All-Star Libero Shara Venegas for 2026 MLV Season - San Diego Mojo (MLV) August 11
  
• San Diego Mojo Signs All-Star Setter August Raskie for 2026 MLV Season - San Diego Mojo (MLV) August 11
  
• Ignite to Launch Year Two of High School Match of the Week Presented by Team Rehab - Indy Ignite (MLV) August 11
  
• San Diego Mojo Re-Signs Outside Hitter Kendra Dahlke for the 2026 MLV Season - San Diego Mojo (MLV) August 11
  
• Valkyries Re-Sign Championship MVP Setter Pornpun Guedpard - Orlando Valkyries (MLV) August 10
  
• San Diego Mojo to Name U.S. Olympian Alisha Glass Childress as Head Coach - San Diego Mojo (MLV) August 9
  
• Rise Re-Sign Setter Camryn Turner Following Standout Rookie Season - Grand Rapids Rise (MLV) August 9
  
• A Letter from Our GM - Minot Honeybees (NWLS) August 9
  
• Rise Sign Versatile Opposite Hitter Lauren Jardine-Clark for 2026 Season - Grand Rapids Rise (MLV) August 9
  
• Rise Lock in Libero Elena Oglivie for Another Season - Grand Rapids Rise (MLV) August 9
  
• Orlando Locks in Powerhouse Roster in Push for Back-To-Back Titles - Orlando Valkyries (MLV) August 9
  
• Supernovas Re-Sign Nuneviller, Welcome Sis Home in Day Two of MLV Free Agency - Omaha Supernovas (MLV) August 8
  
• Vibe Add Seven More During Free Agency - Atlanta Vibe (MLV) August 8
  
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• PVF Merges With Major League Volleyball; New League Keeps MLV Name - MLV Sports Logos Net News (August 9)
  
• Seven More Sign with Atlanta Vibe Volleyball in Free Agency - MLV Gwinnett Daily Post (August 9)
  
• Omaha Supernovas add Nuneviller, Norah Sis to list of recent signings - MLV Omaha World-Herald (August 9)
  
• Troy Dannen 'open' to Supernovas, LOVB Nebraska match on NU campus - MLV Omaha World-Herald (August 8)
  
• Troy Dannen 'open' to Supernovas, LOVB Nebraska match on NU campus - LOVB Omaha World-Herald (August 8)
  
• Jordan Larson, Kirsten Bernthal Booth lead rebrand of Nebraska's pro volleyball team - LOVB Omaha World-Herald (August 8)
  
• Atlanta Vibe Signings Include Leah Edmond, Khori Louis, Aiko Jones - MLV Gwinnett Daily Post (August 8)
  
• Merritt Beason signs with Supernovas, reunites with John Cook - MLV Omaha World-Herald (August 8)
  
• Jordan Larson, Lexi Rodriguez return to LOVB Nebraska for 2026; 3 former Huskers leave team - LOVB Omaha World-Herald (August 7)
  
• Kirsten Bernthal Booth settling into new role with LOVB Nebraska - LOVB Omaha World-Herald (August 7)
  
• Women's professional volleyball coming to Dallas in 2026 - MLV Audacy (August 7)
  
• Nebraska legend John Cook named co-owner, general manager of Omaha Supernovas - MLV On3.com (August 7)
  
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