Weekly Sports League and Franchise Report

June 15, 2026 - BASEBALL American Association: This week the Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks of the independent American Association played the first of five games in the 2026 season as the Fargo Woodchippers to honor the 30th anniversary of the original "Fargo" movie that featured a blood-splattered woodchipper scene and a classic woodchipper line. Atlantic League: The Staten Island (NY) FerryHawks of the independent Atlantic League celebrated their annual Jewish Heritage Night by playing a game this week as the Staten Island Mensches. A "me... Full Story

Bandits Win First Game of 2026 with 11-3 Run-Rule Victory over Spark

June 14, 2026 - Low-flying aircraft over Rosemont may have detected a collective exhale coming from Parkway Sports Complex on Sunday. That breath of relief came from both the Chicago Bandits and their fans after an 11-3 run-rule victory over the Oklahoma City Spark. The game ended in the bottom of the sixth inning. The victory was the first of the season for the Bandits, who had opened 0-4 after advancing to the Athletes Unlimited Softball League Championship Series last year. "Winning feels good, doesn't it, ladies?" Bandits coach... Full Story

Madison Night Mares Score 31 Runs in Doubleheader Sweep

June 13, 2026 - Minot, ND - The Madison Night Mares (4-0) continued their impressive start to the season on Saturday night, sweeping a doubleheader against the Minot Honeybees (1-4) to remain unbeaten. Game 1 The Night Mares wasted little time jumping in front. Ava Carroll (University of Washington) led off the game with a home run, and Gretta Grassel (Mississippi State University) followed later in the inning with a two-run single to give Madison a 3-0 advantage. Minot answered with a run in the bottom of the first, but Hilary Blombe... Full Story

Wausau Ignite Walk-Off Grand Forks for First Win of 2026

June 13, 2026 - Following a game-tying RBI single by Megan McGinnis, Mia Buske (SDSU) would walk off the Spitfires to secure Wausau's first win of 2026. The 8-7 win came in the eighth inning after the Ignite and Spitfires closed the seventh tied at six. The Spitfires would plate the designated runner early in the seventh; the Ignite went on to fight back. How it Happened The game started with the Spitfires going three up and three down, and the Ignite got on the board quickly. Marley Tealsy would walk, and Claire Calmes (UW-Madison) w... Full Story

• Weekly Sports League and Franchise Report - (NWLS) June 15
  
• Bandits Win First Game of 2026 with 11-3 Run-Rule Victory over Spark - Chicago Bandits (AUSL) June 14
  
• Madison Night Mares Score 31 Runs in Doubleheader Sweep - Madison Night Mares (NWLS) June 13
  
• Wausau Ignite Walk-Off Grand Forks for First Win of 2026 - Wausau Ignite (NWLS) June 13
  
• Sam Landry Tosses Complete Game and Megan Grant Homered Again in Cascade Victory - Portland Cascade (AUSL) June 13
  
• Chicago Welcomes Bandits Back Home, Spark Roll to Run-Rule Win - Chicago Bandits (AUSL) June 13
  
• Madison Night Mares Blow out Minot Honeybees in Series Opener - Madison Night Mares (NWLS) June 12
  
• Ignite Drop Third Game of Season to Grand Forks - Wausau Ignite (NWLS) June 12
  
• AUSL Schedule Updates: Carolina vs. Texas, OKC vs. Chicago - (AUSL) June 12
  
• Habaneros Fall Short to Steam Despite 6th Inning Rally - Mankato Habaneros (NWLS) June 12
  
• Texas Tech Star NiJaree Canady Signs Pro Contract with Texas Volts - (AUSL) June 12
  
• More New Athletes Sign with LOVB - (LOVB) June 12
  
• Offense Explodes Early in AUSL's Second Season - (AUSL) June 12
  
• Indy Ignite Promotes Haley Brightwell to Associate Head Coach - Indy Ignite (MLV) June 12
  
• Allchin, Talons Walk off in First Extra-Innings Game of AUSL Season - Utah Talons (AUSL) June 12
  
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• Softball superstar NiJaree Canady ends holdout, signs AUSL contract - AUSL USA Today (June 14)
  
• OKC Spark debut in AUSL has roots in franchise founder Tina Floyd's dream - AUSL Daily Oklahoman (June 14)
  
• Wausau clips Grand Forks Spitfires in extra innings - NWLS Grand Forks Herald (June 14)
  
• Night Mares silence Honeybees, spoil home opener - NWLS Minot Daily News (June 13)
  
• Grand Forks Spitfires pick up road win in first road try - NWLS Grand Forks Herald (June 13)
  
• Meet OKC Spark's 'biggest fan' at AUSL debut, an EMT hooked on softball - AUSL Daily Oklahoman (June 12)
  
• LOVB Miami volleyball names Paulo Coco head coach for new team - LOVB Palm Beach Post (June 12)
  
• Honeybees split with Spitfires in inaugural series - NWLS Minot Daily News (June 11)
  
• OKC Spark vs Texas Volts in 2026 AUSL Game 2, see top photos - AUSL Daily Oklahoman (June 11)
  
• Grand Forks Spitfires fall to Minot in team's second game - NWLS Grand Forks Herald (June 11)
  
• 'A lot of people live and breathe softball': Utah Talons inspire packed stadium in home opener - AUSL KSL (June 10)
  
• Sydney Romero, OKC Spark beat Texas Volts in AUSL season opener - AUSL Daily Oklahoman (June 10)
  
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