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LOVB announces San Francisco franchise with ownership group led by Rebel Girls CEO Jes Wolfe

LOVB announces San Francisco franchise with ownership group led by Rebel Girls CEO Jes Wolfe

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LOVB announces San Francisco franchise with ownership group led by Rebel Girls CEO Jes Wolfe

oday, LOVB announced the launch of a new franchise in San Francisco set to hit the court in January 2027. Rebel Girls CEO Jes Wolfe — a prominent LOVB media partner — co-led the ownership group with growth strategist Chantell Preston as they assembled a team of all-women investors, including Olympian and LOVB founding athlete Kelsey Robinson Cook.

December 18, 2025

NCAA volleyball semifinals steal the spotlight on ESPN

NCAA volleyball semifinals steal the spotlight on ESPN

NCAA volleyball semifinals steal the spotlight on ESPN

The NCAA women’s volleyball national semifinals are set for tomorrow on ESPN in the U.S. and TSN+ in Canada, and they couldn’t come at a better time: Volleyball is having a moment from youth leagues to the pros, but the college game is doing especially well with, ahem, spiking viewership and attendance. Sunday’s quarter-final round was truly bananas, so you’ll want to buckle up ahead of tomorrow’s semis — here’s what to expect.

December 17, 2025

Business developments for LOVB clubs in Texas underscores opportunities in state

Business developments for LOVB clubs in Texas underscores opportunities in state

Business developments for LOVB clubs in Texas underscores opportunities in state

Yesterday, League One Volleyball (LOVB) shared a flurry of announcements about new ownership and sponsors getting more involved with its current team in Austin and its forthcoming franchise in Houston.

November 07, 2025

Everything you need to know about the 2025 AU Pro Volleyball Championship

Everything you need to know about the 2025 AU Pro Volleyball Championship

Everything you need to know about the 2025 AU Pro Volleyball Championship

Women’s volleyball is having a moment at the youth, collegiate, and pro levels. Perfectly poised to harness that momentum? The Athletes Unlimited (AU) Pro Volleyball Championship, which begins its fifth season tomorrow.

October 02, 2025

Pro Volleyball Federation announces historic merger with Major League Volleyball

Pro Volleyball Federation announces historic merger with Major League Volleyball

Pro Volleyball Federation announces historic merger with Major League Volleyball

According to reports, the Pro Volleyball Federation (PVF) is merging with Major League Volleyball (MLV), a separate professional women’s volleyball league that planned to launch in 2026. Through the merger, the combined leagues will rebrand as MLV, but will consider its forthcoming season as PVF’s third consecutive season.

August 06, 2025

Athletes Unlimited revamps volleyball offering with plans to play in sport’s biggest hubs

Athletes Unlimited revamps volleyball offering with plans to play in sport’s biggest hubs

Athletes Unlimited revamps volleyball offering with plans to play in sport’s biggest hubs

Yesterday, Athletes Unlimited (AU) Pro Volleyball revamped its volleyball championship with an exclusive, invite-only tournament featuring 44 of the world’s top players. For the first time ever, AU is splitting up its season across two cities known for their love of the game: Omaha, Nebraska and Madison, Wisconsin.

LOVB Austin defeats Omaha to clinch league’s inaugural championship

LOVB Austin defeats Omaha to clinch league’s inaugural championship

LOVB Austin defeats Omaha to clinch league’s inaugural championship

Crown them: No. 5 seed Austin is your inaugural League One Volleyball (LOVB) champion after sweeping No. 6 Omaha in three sets during yesterday’s title match. But Austin’s dominant win only tells half the story — here’s how the underdogs rose to the top in a playoff weekend filled with twists.

Everything you need to know about LOVB, PVF, and the evolving volleyball landscape

Everything you need to know about LOVB, PVF, and the evolving volleyball landscape

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Everything you need to know about LOVB, PVF, and the evolving volleyball landscape

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January 08, 2025

Before the fun begins, here’s everything you need to know about both leagues, their differences, and the massive growth in the game of volleyball. Bump, set, slay, indeed

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It’s time for a College Football Playoff primer

December 18, 2025

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It’s time for a College Football Playoff primer

It’s time for a College Football Playoff primer

It’s the most wonderful time of the year.

And not just because of the holidays. Between the final few weeks of a thrilling NFL season and the College Football Playoff, there’s no shortage of gridiron action to take in. That’s why on today’s episode of The GIST of It, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz are tossing the perfect spiral: a College Football Playoff special, breaking down the 12-team field and this weekend’s spiciest showdowns. Hut, hut, here we go.

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Penn State volleyball beats Louisville for its eighth national title and first in 10 years

Penn State volleyball beats Louisville for its eighth national title and first in 10 years

Penn State volleyball beats Louisville for its eighth national title and first in 10 years

No. 1 seed Penn State women’s volleyball defeated fellow No. 1 seed Louisville in four sets in yesterday’s national championship game, claiming the program’s eighth overall title and first in a decade.

December 23, 2024

Louisville and Penn State will compete for a National Title on Sunday

Louisville and Penn State will compete for a National Title on Sunday

Louisville and Penn State will compete for a National Title on Sunday

It all comes down to this: After battling through the 64-team bracket, No. 1 seeds Louisville and Penn State will play for the national title Sunday at 3 p.m. ET on ABC.

December 20, 2024

All four No. 1 seeds advance to volleyball Final Four

All four No. 1 seeds advance to volleyball Final Four

All four No. 1 seeds advance to volleyball Final Four

They’re No. 1 seeds for a reason. Pitt, Louisville, Nebraska, and Penn State — the top four teams in the volleyball national tournament field — are your final four squads standing.

December 18, 2024

Day two of college volleyball regionals is upon us

Day two of college volleyball regionals is upon us

Day two of college volleyball regionals is upon us

With yesterday’s aforementioned opening action done and dusted, it’s time for day two of the volleyball regionals ahead of the Elite Eight tomorrow and Sunday.

December 13, 2024

Women’s volleyball Sweet 16 begins tomorrow

Women’s volleyball Sweet 16 begins tomorrow

Women’s volleyball Sweet 16 begins tomorrow

After a whirlwind few days of volleyball last week, the field of 64 is already down to 16. That’s pretty sweet, but advancing to the next round would be elite. Here’s what to expect in tomorrow’s first four matchups.

December 11, 2024

Media brand Rebel Girls establishes partnerships with LOVB, AUSL

Yesterday, Rebel Girls (RG) — a digital media company created to inspire Gen Alpha girls — announced two major partnerships with emerging pro women’s sports leagues: League One Volleyball (LOVB) and Athletes Unlimited Softball League (AUSL).

December 11, 2024

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