Volleyball

Everything you need to know about the 2026 Major League Volleyball semis

Everything you need to know about the 2026 Major League Volleyball semis

Block party, loading. The Major League Volleyball (MLV) semis are set for tomorrow, where the top four regular-season finishers will battle for a spot in Saturday’s championship, not to mention a $1M bonus. As Tate McRae says, just keep watching.

May 05, 2026

LOVB Austin off to a raucous start in second season

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LOVB Austin off to a raucous start in second season

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The second League One Volleyball (LOVB, pronounced “love”) season is officially underway. Here’s what went down during Wednesday’s season-opening rematch between defending champ Austin and runner-up Nebraska, plus where to watch the NCAA-stars-turned-LOVB-rookies you know and love this weekend. Bump to it.

January 08, 2026

Everything you need to know about LOVB and MLV

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It’s officially pro women’s volleyball season. Two leagues — League One Volleyball (LOVB) and Major League Volleyball (MLV) — will begin their second and third seasons, respectively, this week, so we’re serving up a deep dive on the surging sport.

January 07, 2026

NCAA volleyball semifinals steal the spotlight on ESPN

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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

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

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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

LOVB Austin defeats Omaha to clinch league’s inaugural championship

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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.

April 14, 2025

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

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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

January 08, 2025

Everything you need to know about the 2024 AU Pro Volleyball season

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Everything you need to know about the 2024 AU Pro Volleyball season

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September 29, 2024

Professional women’s volleyball is having a moment, with three pro leagues swinging into action over the next four months. Up first? AU Pro Volleyball. So today, we’re breaking down everything you need to know before AU takes the court for five weeks of exhilarating play.

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The GIST of It Podcast

Ep #563

Hiding in the bathroom and watching soccer with Trinity Rodman

June 11, 2026

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Hiding in the bathroom and watching soccer with Trinity Rodman

You know what kind of soccer player Trinity Rodman is — but what kind of soccer fan is she? Find out on today’s episode of The GIST of It. Executive producer Alessandra Puccio sat down with the USWNT and Washington Spirit star to discuss the national team’s recent win in Brazil, Rodman’s World Cup watching plans, and her new summer of soccer partnership with State Farm. Jake better watch out.