Tag: Volleyball games

For new generation of Olympians, path was through NCAA beach

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April Ross was 24 years old when she first started playing beach volleyball, the sport that would eventually send her to four Olympics. ...

Zoom meetings built chemistry for US Women’s Volleyball team

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When the pandemic hit last March leading to a one year postponement of the Olympics and the inability of teams to practice and play...

Coach: Mother, daughter rescued after falling several floors

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FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — When 16-year-old rising volleyball star Deven Gonzalez was pulled from the rubble of her Miami condo building, her initial reaction...

Early losses haven’t been detrimental in Olympic volleyball

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If the past two Olympics have proven anything when it comes to indoor volleyball it's the fact that slow starts are far from detrimental. ...

China, Brazil look for Olympic volleyball repeats

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HIGHLIGHTS FROM RIO: The Chinese women beat Serbia to win gold for the third time in their history behind coach Lang Ping, who became...

Old names, new teams highlight Tokyo beach volleyball field

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TOKYO — HIGHLIGHTS FROM RIO: When Germans Laura Ludwig and Kira Walkenhorst took gold in 2016, they had to ask the bronze medal-winner what...

With Walsh Jennings out, new generation hits the beach

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London Olympics organizers erected a 25-foot statue of two-time defending champion Kerri Walsh Jennings in St. James’ Park, just a short stroll from the...

Women’s college sports get boost in TV ratings, visibility

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OKLAHOMA CITY — Odicci Alexander became an overnight sensation at the Women's College World Series. ...

Anderson, Smith picked for 3rd Olympics by USA Volleyball

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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — Matt Anderson and David Smith have been picked for their third straight Olympic appearance for the U.S. men's volleyball team. ...

Softball coaches: NCAA can do better with gender equality

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OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma softball coach Patty Gasso has had enough. ...