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Top Seeds Have Few Problems at Manhattan Beach
The top seeds in both the men’s and the women’s brackets easily advanced to the third round on Friday at the Manhattan Beach Open, part of the Jose Cuervo Pro Beach Volleyball Series produced by USA Volleyball and IMG. Read More
Jose Cuervo Pro Beach Volleyball Series Starts New Era
Six Olympians, an NBA star, past champions and rising stars will compete this weekend at the Manhattan Beach Open, part of the Jose Cuervo Pro Beach Volleyball Series produced by USAV, IMG and the city of Manhattan Beach. Read More
May-Treanor, Walsh Reunite; Branagh Trains with Akers
U.S. beach volleyball players and two-time Olympic gold medalists Misty May-Treanor and Kerri Walsh announced March 6 that they would reunite their partnership in 2011 in hopes of playing in the 2012 London Games. Read More
Top Beach Players Attend USAV Summit
Some of the United States' top beach volleyball players attended the USAV Beach Performance Summit on Jan. 12-13 at the U.S. Olympic Training Center in Chula Vista, Calif. Read More
USAV Reveals Beach HP Holiday Camp Rosters
USA Volleyball has announced the rosters for the 2010 Beach Holiday High Performance Camps. Read More
May-Treanor is FIVB Beach Sportswoman of the Year
U.S. beach volleyball player Misty May-Treanor (Santa Monica, Calif.) was named the 2010 SWATCH FIVB World Tour Sportswoman of the Year and was the runner-up for Best Hitter. Read More
Walsh, Branagh Advance in Consolation Bracket
The women’s beach volleyball team of Kerri Walsh and Nicole Branagh is the last U.S. team standing at the US$190,000 Phuket Thailand Open powered by PTT, the last event on the 2010 SWATCH FIVB World Tour. Read More
U.S. Beach Teams Survive Tough Day in Phuket
Four U.S. women’s beach volleyball teams lost a match on Thursday, but all four are still alive at the US$190,000 Phuket Thailand Open powered by PTT, the last event on the 2010 SWATCH FIVB World Tour. Read More
Ivy, Rutledge Advance to Phuket Main Draw
The U.S. women’s beach volleyball team of Ashley Ivy and Lisa Rutledge won two matches on Wednesday to advance to the main draw of the US$190,000 Phuket Thailand Open powered by PTT. Read More
Ivy, Rutledge Win FIVB Country Quota in Thailand
The U.S. beach volleyball team of Ashley Ivy and Lisa Rutledge won Tuesday’s country quota bracket in the US$190,000 Phuket Thailand Open. Read More
Kessy, Ross Earn Bronze Medal in China
The U.S. women’s beach volleyball team of Jen Kessy and April Ross put bronze medals in their trick-or-treat bags on Sunday at the US$190,000 Sanya Open, part of the SWATCH FIVB World Tour, in Sanya, China. Read More
Kessy, Ross to Play for Bronze Medal in Sanya
The U.S. women’s beach volleyball team of Jen Kessy and April Ross will play in Sunday’s bronze medal match at the US$190,000 Sanya Open, part of the SWATCH FIVB World Tour, in Sanya, China. Read More
Three U.S. Beach Teams Undefeated in China
Three U.S. women’s beach teams remain undefeated after the first day of main draw play at the US$190,000 Sanya Open, part of the SWATCH FIVB World Tour, in Sanya, China. But all three face tough matches on Friday. Read More
Fendrick, Hanson Qualify for Sanya Main Draw
The U.S. women’s beach team of Lauren Fendrick and Brooke Hanson has advanced to the main draw of the US$190,000 Sanya Open, part of the SWATCH FIVB World Tour, in Sanya, China. Read More
Fendrick, Hanson Win Country Quota in China
The U.S. women’s beach team of Lauren Fendrick and Brooke Hanson will advance from the country quota bracket of the US$190,000 Sanya Open, part of the SWATCH FIVB World Tour, in Sanya, China. Read More
Seven U.S. Teams in China for Beach Tourney
Seven U.S. women’s beach volleyball teams are in Sanya, China this week for the Sanya Open, an all-women’s tournament that is the second-to-last event on the 2010 SWATCH FIVB World Tour. Read More
Jennings', Wong's Gold Leads U.S. Medal Haul
The men’s beach volleyball team of Casey Jennings and Kevin Wong won the United States’ 10th SWATCH FIVB World Tour gold medal of 2010 on Sunday at the US$380,000 Milner Open in The Hague, Netherlands. Read More
Jennings, Wong to Play for FIVB Gold Medal
The U.S. men’s beach volleyball team of Casey Jennings will play in Sunday’s gold medal match against eighth-seeded Brazilians Benjamin Insfran and Bruno Oscar Schmidt at the Milner Open. Read More
'Lucky Losers' Reach FIVB Semifinals in The Hague
Once they were “lucky losers.” Now the U.S. men’s beach volleyball team of Casey Jennings and Kevin Wong has reached the semifinals of the US$380,000 Milner Open, part of the SWATCH FIVB World Tour, in The Hague, Netherlands. Read More
Three U.S. Beach Teams Reach 3rd Round
Three U.S. beach volleyball teams – two men’s and one women’s - advanced to the third round of their respective brackets on a rainy Thursday at the US$380,000 Milner Open, part of the SWATCH FIVB World Tour, in The Hague, Netherlands. Read More
Two U.S. Beach Teams Make Main Draw
The U.S. women’s beach volleyball team of Ashley Ivy and Lisa Rutledge advanced to the main draw with two qualification victories on Wednesday at the US$380,000 Milner Open, part of the SWATCH FIVB World Tour, in The Hague, Netherlands. Read More
Ivy, Rutledge Win Country Quota Match
The U.S. women’s beach volleyball team of Ashley Ivy and Lisa Rutledge advanced out of the country quota qualifier on Tuesday at the US$380,000 Milner Open, part of the SWATCH FIVB World Tour, in The Hague, Netherlands. Read More
Top U.S. Beach Teams Undefeated in Finland
The U.S. beach volleyball teams of Jen Kessy and April Ross along with Phil Dalhausser and Todd Rogers climbed the winners’ brackets on Thursday at the US$380,000 PAF Open in Mariehamn, Åland, Finland. Read More
Kessy, Ross Make it to Third Round in Finland
The U.S. women’s beach volleyball team of Jen Kessy and April Ross has advanced to the third round of the US$380,000 PAF Open, part of the SWATCH FIVB World Tour, in Mariehamn, Åland, Finland. Read More
Three Women's Beach Teams Qualify in Finland
Three U.S. women’s beach volleyball teams have qualified for main draw of the US$380,000 PAF Open, part of the SWATCH FIVB World Tour, in Mariehamn, Åland, Finland. Read More
Kessy, Ross and Dalhausser, Rogers Advance in Norway
The U.S. women’s beach volleyball team of Jen Kessy and April Ross opened Friday with a loss, but came back to advance to the semifinals of the US$380,000 Otera Open in Kristiansand, Norway. Read More
Kessy, Ross Advance to Fourth Round in Norway
The U.S. women’s beach volleyball team of Jen Kessy and April Ross has advanced to the fourth round of the US$380,000 Otera Open in Kristiansand, Norway, while two U.S. men’s teams went undefeated on their first day of main draw play on Thursday. Read More
U.S. Women's Beach Teams to Play in Norway
The U.S. women’s beach volleyball teams of Jen Kessy, above, and April Ross along with Angie Akers and Tyra Turner will face each other Thursday at the Otera Open in Kristiansand, Norway, part of the SWATCH FIVB World Tour. Read More
Two U.S. Men’s Teams Still Perfect in Poland
The U.S. men’s beach teams of Phil Dalhausser and Todd Rogers and also Jake Gibb and Sean Rosenthal advanced to the second round of the main draw of the SWATCH FIVB World Tour Mazurey Orlen Grand Slam in Stare Jablonki, Poland. Read More
Two U.S. Men’s Teams Sweep Day 1 in Poland
The U.S. men’s beach teams of Phil Dalhausser and Todd Rogers and also Jake Gibb and Sean Rosenthal both went undefeated at the SWATCH FIVB World Tour Mazurey Orlen Grand Slam in Stare Jablonki, Poland. Read More
Gibb, Rosenthal Advance to Main Draw
The U.S. men’s beach team of Jake Gibb and Sean Rosenthal advanced to the main draw Wednesday after sweeping both qualification matches at the SWATCH FIVB World Tour Mazurey Orlen Grand Slam in Stare Jablonki, Poland. Read More
U.S. Women’s Beach Teams Survive Qualification
The U.S. women’s beach teams of Jen Kessy and April Ross and also Angie Akers and Tyra Turner make it through the qualification round on Tuesday at the SWATCH FIVB World Tour Mazurey Orlen Grand Slam in Stare Jablonki, Poland. Read More
Two U.S. Women’s Beach Teams are 3-0 in Austria
The U.S. women’s beach volleyball teams of Misty May-Treanor and Nicole Branagh and also Jen Kessy and April Ross completed pool play undefeated on Thursday at the 2010 FIVB World Tour A1 Grand Slam in Klagenfurt, Austria. Read More
Three U.S. Beach Teams Finish Day 1 at 2-0 in Austria
The U.S. men’s beach volleyball team of Casey Jennings and Brad Keenan went 2-0 on Wednesday to qualify for the main draw at the 2010 FIVB World Tour A1 Grand Slam in Klagenfurt, Austria. Read More
U.S. Beach Teams Continue to be Perfect on AVP Tour
The USA Volleyball beach team of Phil Dalhausser and Todd Rogers, increased their 2010 AVP Nivea Tour winning streak to four out of five events on July 18 at the Hermosa Beach Open. Read More
Four U.S. Men's Beach Teams Still Playing in Gstaad
Four U.S. men’s beach volleyball teams remain alive in the US$600,000 1to1 energy Grand Slam in Gstaad, Switzerland, part of the SWATCH FIVB World Tour. Read More
Three U.S. Women's Beach Teams Advance in Gstaad
Three U.S. women’s beach volleyball teams have advanced to the second round of the US$600,000 1to1 energy Grand Slam in Gstaad, Switzerland, part of the SWATCH FIVB World Tour. Read More
Three U.S. Women's Beach Teams Unbeaten
Three U.S. women’s beach volleyball teams are unbeaten after the first two matches of pool play on Wednesday at the US$600,000 1to1 energy Grand Slam in Gstaad, Switzerland, part of the SWATCH FIVB World Tour. Read More
U.S. Beach Teams Get Started in Gstaad
The U.S. women’s beach volleyball team of Lauren Fendrick and Ashley Ivy qualified for the main draw on Tuesday at the US$600,000 1to1 energy Grand Slam in Gstaad Switzerland, part of the SWATCH FIVB World Tour. Read More
May-Treanor, Branagh Lead the U.S. in Stavanger
The U.S. women’s beach team of Misty May-Treanor and Nicole Branagh remains undefeated after the competition pool play in the SWATCH FIVB World Tour ConocoPhillips Grand Slam in Stavanger, Norway. Read More
Two U.S. Women's Teams Go Undefeated in Stavanger
Two of the U.S. women’s beach volleyball teams went undefeated in the first day of main drawn pool play for the SWATCH FIVB World Tour ConocoPhillips Grand Slam on Wednesday in Stavanger, Norway. Read More
Fendrick, Ivy Qualify for Stavanger Main Draw
The U.S. women’s beach volleyball team of Lauren Fendrick and Ashley Ivy qualified for the main draw of the 2010 SWATCH FIVB World Tour ConocoPhillips Grand Slam at Vaagen Harbour courts on Tuesday in Stavanger, Norway. Read More
Dalhausser, Rogers Named USA Today’s Team of the Week
The U.S. men’s beach team of Phil Dalhausser and Todd Rogers was named USA Today’s Team of the Week on Monday after winning their fourth international gold medal of the season on Jun 20. Read More
Kessy, Ross Make it to Moscow Semifinal
The U.S. women’s beach volleyball team of Jen Kessy and April Ross has advanced to Sunday’s semifinals of the SWATCH FIVB World Tour Grand Slam Presented by Seat while all four U.S. men’s teams have advanced to the second round in Moscow, Russia. Read More
Two U.S. Men's Teams Finish Pools on Top
The U.S. men’s beach volleyball team of Phil Dalhausser and Todd Rogers posted two more wins in the SWATCH FIVB World Tour Grand Slam Presented by Seat Friday in Moscow, Russia, giving them a perfect 3-0 record in the main draw. Read More
U.S. Women Continue to Dominate in Moscow
The three U.S. women’s teams competing in the SWATCH FIVB World Tour Grand Slam in Moscow, Russia, continued to win through day two of the main draw Thursday. All three teams finished first in their respective pools with perfect 3-0 records. Read More
U.S. Beach Teams Begin Competition in Moscow
The U.S. women’s beach team of Brooke Hanson (Woodlands Hills, Calif.) and Lisa Rutledge (Vista, Calif.) made it to the qualifying round but did not advance at the SWATCH FIVB World Tour Grand Slam Presented by Seat on Tuesday in Moscow, Russia. Read More
Kessy/Ross, Dalhausser/Rogers Win AVP Event
Jen Kessy and April Ross along with Phil Dalhausser and Todd Rogers were the top teams at the AVP Nivea Tour event in Huntington Beach, Calif. Read More
USAV Board Commits to Member Safeguards
USA Volleyball held its May Board of Directors meeting on May 28 to cap the organization’s Annual Meetings held May 25-28 in Phoenix. Read More
Three U.S. Beach Teams to Play for Medals
Three U.S. beach teams will be playing for medals on Sunday at SWATCH FIVB World Tour events in Korea and Poland. Read More
Three U.S. Beach Teams Playing in Consolation
Two U.S. women’s beach teams and one men’s team lost in the fourth round on Friday in SWATCH FIVB tournaments in Korea and Poland and will have to win consolation matches to make it into the semifinals. Read More
Three Beach Teams Undefeated at FIVB Tourneys
Two U.S. women’s beach teams and one men’s team remained undefeated Thursday in SWATCH FIVB tournaments in Korea and Poland. Read More
U.S. Beach Teams Qualify in Korea, Poland
Two U.S. beach volleyball teams qualified for the main draw in SWATCH FIVB World Tour events in very different parts of the world on Tuesday. Read More
U.S. Women's Teams to Meet in Rome Semifinal
The U.S. women are guaranteed at least one medal at the Foro Italico Beach Volley Grand Slam in Rome. Read More
Women's Beach Teams Advance in Rome
Two U.S. women’s beach volleyball teams have advanced to the second round of the US$600,000 Foro Italico Beach Volley Grand Slam, part of the SWATCH FIVB World Tour. Read More
Women's Beach Teams Win on Day One
Three U.S. women’s beach volleyball teams began pool play on Tuesday in Rome with victories at the US$600,000 Foro Italico Beach Volley Grand Slam, part of the SWATCH FIVB World Tour. Read More
Top U.S. Beach Teams in Rome for Grand Slam
Three U.S. women’s beach volleyball teams will begin main draw play on Tuesday in Rome at the US$600,000 Foro Italico Beach Volley Grand Slam, part of the SWATCH FIVB World Tour. Read More
Kessy, Ross Secure Shanghai Semifinal Berth
The U.S. women’s beach volleyball team of Jen Kessy and April Ross has advanced to Saturday’s semifinals of the Shanghai Open, part of the SWATCH FIVB World Tour. Read More
China Beach: U.S. Teams Go East for World Tour
From the West Coast of the United States to the Far East, U.S. beach volleyball teams are in China this week for the Shanghai Open, part of the SWATCH FIVB World Tour. Read More
Hanson, Rutledge Qualify for Main Draw in Brazil
The U.S. women’s beach volleyball team of Brooke Hanson (Woodland Hills, Calif.) and Lisa Rutledge (Vista, Calif.) has qualified for the main draw of the Brasília Open, the first stop on the 2010 SWATCH FIVB World Tour. Read More
Top Beach Teams to Compete in Brazil
There is no time to rest for several of the top U.S. beach volleyball teams that competed in Fort Lauderdale. Their next stop is Brazil for the FIVB World Tour opener. Read More
Beach Stars to Shine at AVP Tour Opener
The 2010 AVP Nivea Tour starts this weekend in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. Read More
Akers, Turner Finish Third in New Zealand
The U.S. women’s beach volleyball team of Angie Akers and Tyra Turner finished third on Sunday (Jan. 24) at the 2010 McEntee Hire New Zealand Open in Auckland. Plus, Jennifer Johnson Jordan will be honored. Read More
Akers, Turner Win First Match in New Zealand
The U.S. beach volleyball team of Angie Akers and Tyra Turner won its first match on Friday at the 2010 McEntee Hire New Zealand Open in Auckland. Read More
Akers, Turner Playing in New Zealand
U.S. beach volleyball players Angie Akers and Tyra Turner are in Auckland, New Zealand, this weekend to compete in the 2010 McEntee Hire New Zealand Open. Read More
Sand Volleyball a Go in NCAA Division I
The NCAA decided Friday afternoon at its Division I business meeting held in Atlanta to approve the addition of sand volleyball to its list of emerging sports for women, a position supported by USA Volleyball (USAV), AVCA and AVP. Read More
Akers, Ross Win FIVB Beach Awards
U.S. beach volleyball players April Ross and Angie Akers received awards from the FIVB following the conclusion of the 2009 SWATCH FIVB World Tour. Read More
Kessy, Ross Top Akers, Turner for Phuket Gold
The U.S. beach volleyball teams of Jen Kessy and April Ross won gold while their U.S. teammates Angie Akers and Tyra Turner took silver at the Phuket Thailand Open, part of the Swatch FIVB World Tour. Read More
U.S. Teams Set Stage for Sweep in Phuket
The U.S. beach volleyball team of Jen Kessy and April Ross will play U.S. teammates Angie Akers and Tyra Turner for the gold medal while the U.S. team of Lauren Fendrick and Ashley Ivy will play for bronze on Sunday. Read More
Kessy/Ross, Akers/Turner Reach Phuket Semifinals
The U.S. beach volleyball teams of Jen Kessy and April Ross and Angie Akers and Tyra Turner remained undefeated on Friday and advanced to the semifinals of the Phuket Thailand Open, part of the Swatch FIVB World Tour. Read More
Kessy/Ross and Akers/Turner Still Undefeated
The U.S. beach volleyball teams of Jen Kessy and April Ross and Angie Akers and Tyra Turner avoided upset on Thursday and advanced to the third round of the Phuket Thailand Open, part of the Swatch FIVB World Tour. Read More
Hochevar, Kropp Fall in Final Round of Qualifying
The U.S. beach volleyball team of Brittany Hochevar and Jenny Kropp fell in the final round of qualifying for the Phuket Thailand Open on Wednesday. Read More
Hochevar, Kropp Win Spot in Qualifier
The U.S. beach volleyball team of Brittany Hochevar and Jenny Kropp advanced to the qualifying round of the Phuket Thailand Open after defeating the U.S. team of Brooke Hanson and Lisa Rutledge on Tuesday at Karon Beach. Read More
Akers, Turner to Play Kessy, Ross in Semis
The U.S. beach volleyball team of Jen Kessy and April Ross will face their U.S. teammates Angie Akers and Tyra Turner in the semifinals of the Sanya Open, part of the SWATCH FIVB World Tour, on Sunday in China. Read More
Two U.S. Women's Beach Teams Unbeaten in China
The U.S. women’s beach volleyball teams of Jen Kessy and April Ross and Angie Akers and Tyra Turner have advanced to the third round of the Sanya Open, a SWATCH FIVB World Tour event in China. Read More
U.S. Men's Beach Teams Play in Consolation Bracket
Two U.S. men’s beach teams are still alive in the consolation bracket of the Sanya Open, a SWATCH FIVB World Tour event in China. Read More
Six U.S. Beach Teams Moving on in Sanya
Six U.S. beach teams will begin main draw play at the Sanya Open on Wednesday and Thursday in China. The event is part of the SWATCH FIVB World Tour. Read More
Kessy, Ross Earn Bronze in Barcelona
Jen Kessy and April Ross won the Barcelona Open bronze medal on Sept. 13 over in an All-American match against Angie Akers and Tyra Turner. Read More
All-USA Bronze Medal Match at Barcelona Open
Two U.S. women’s beach pairs reached the semifinals of the Barcelona Open on Sept. 12, but both teams were turned away from a spot in the title match by Brazilian opponents and will now face each other for third place. Read More
Two USA Duos in Contention for Barcelona Open Title
Two U.S. women’s beach pairs remain in contention to win the SWATCH/FIVB Tour Barcelona Open, which crowns its champion on Sept. 13 in Barcelona, Spain. Read More
Two USA Teams Start Barcelona Open Strong
The U.S. had mixed results as three women's pairs competed at the SWATCH/FIVB Tour Barcelona Open on the first main draw day of the event that continues through Sept. 13 at Barcelona, Spain. Read More
Three U.S. Beach Teams to Play in Spain
Three U.S. women’s beach volleyball teams will begin main draw play on Thursday at the US$190,000 Hyundai Open Barcelona, part of the SWATCH FIVB World Tour. Read More
U.S. Women's Teams Bow Out in Netherlands
Two U.S. women’s beach volleyball teams bowed out of the City of The Hague Open, part of the SWATCH FIVB World Tour, on the first day of main draw play in Netherlands on Wednesday. Read More
Kessy, Ross Advance to Finland Final
The USA Volleyball beach team of Jen Kessy and April Ross have advanced to their fifth SWATCH FIVB World Tour gold medal match this season at the PAF Open in Mariehamn, Finland. Read More
U.S. Women See Success on First Day of Play in Austria
Three out of four U.S. women's beach teams went undefeated on the first day of pool play at the A1 Grand Slam 09 presented by Volksbank in Klagenfurt, Austria. The tournament runs from July 27-Aug. 1. Read More
U.S. Beach Teams Prepare for Final Grand Slam Event
Several USA Volleyball beach teams are set to compete in the final Grand Slam tournament on the 2009 SWATCH FIVB World Tour, the A1 Grand Slam 09 presented by Volksbank in Klagenfurt, Austria from July 27-Aug. 1. Read More
U.S. Women's Beach Teams Finish in Moscow
The USA Volleyball women’s beach teams are finished at the 2009 Moscow Women’s Grand Slam, part of the SWATCH FIVB World Tour in Moscow, Russia. Read More
Two U.S. Beach Teams Advance in Moscow
Two U.S. women’s beach teams received byes to the second round of the 2009 Moscow Women’s Grand Slam, part of the SWATCH FIVB World Tour, in Moscow Russia, while one bowed out in the first round. Read More
Two Women's Beach Teams Win in Moscow
Two out of three USA Volleyball women's beach teams went undefeated in the opening round of main draw play at the 2009 Moscow Women's Grand Slam, part of the SWATCH FIVB World Tour in Moscow, Russia. Read More
U.S. Women's Beach Teams to Play in Moscow
Three USA Volleyball women’s beach teams are scheduled to compete this week at the US $600,000 Moscow Grand Slam in Russia, part of the SWATCH FIVB World Tour. Read More
U.S. Men's Beach Teams Begin Main Draw
U.S. men's beach volleyball teams matched the U.S. women's success, going undefeated at the 2009 Gstaad Grand Slam, part of the SWATCH FIVB World Tour, in Switzerland. Read More
U.S. Beach Teams Prepare for Next Test
With only a few days of rest, several USA Volleyball beach teams jump back into action starting Wednesday when they will compete in the Gstaad Grand Slam event in Switzerland. Read More
Kessy, Ross Join Brazilians in Semis at Worlds
The USA Volleyball beach team of Jen Kessy and April Ross, along with three teams from Brazil, have made it to the semifinals of the SWATCH FIVB World Championships in Stavanger, Norway. Read More
Six U.S. Beach Teams Make it to Round of 16
Six out of seven USA Volleyball beach teams remain after the first round of single-elimination play on Thursday in Stavanger, Norway. Read More
Seven Out of Eight U.S. Beach Teams Advance
Seven out of eight USA Volleyball beach teams have advanced to the Round of 32 at the SWATCH FIVB World Championships in Stavanger, Norway. Read More
Two U.S. Women's Teams Win Pools in Norway
The USA Volleyball women’s beach team of Jen Kessy and April Ross maintained its dominance and secured a place atop Pool A on the fifth day of play at the SWATCH FIVB World Championships in Stavanger, Norway. Read More
Akers, Turner Lead Pool at Beach Worlds
The USA Volleyball beach team of Angie Akers and Tyra Turner sits alone atop Pool F with a 2-0 record after the third day of play at the SWATCH FIVB World Championships in Stavanger, Norway. Read More
U.S. Women go 2-1 at Beach World Championship
USA Volleyball’s women’s beach teams went 2-1 on Friday at the SWATCH FIVB World Championships in Stavanger, Norway. Read More
Akers, Turner Finish Fourth on Beach in Japan
After winning four straight matches to make it to the semifinals, the U.S. beach volleyball team of Angie Akers (Fort Wayne, Ind.) and Tyra Turner (Fort Myers Beach, Fla.) fell twice on Sunday and finished fourth at the Keihan/SMFG Japan Open. Read More
Akers, Turner Work Their Way into Semifinals
The U.S. beach volleyball team of Angie Akers (Fort Wayne, Ind.) and Tyra Turner (Fort Myers Beach, Fla.) pulled two more upsets on Friday to advance to the semifinals of the SWATCH FIVB World Tour event in Osaka, Japan. Read More
Akers, Turner Advance at Japan Beach Event
The U.S. beach volleyball team of Angie Akers (Fort Wayne, Ind.) and Tyra Turner (Fort Myers Beach, Fla.) pulled off two upsets on Thursday to advance to the third round of the SWATCH FIVB World Tour event in Osaka, Japan. Read More
May-Treanor, Walsh, Branagh Receive FIVB Honors
U.S. beach volleyball player and two-time Olympic gold medalist Misty May-Treanor was named the FIVB’s top player of 2008 along with China’s Xi Zhang on Wednesday. Read More
U.S. Beach Teams Nab Gold, Bronze in China
The top-seeded U.S. beach volleyball team of Jen Boss (San Juan Capistrano, Calif.) and April Ross (Costa Mesa, Calif.) beat China’s 15th-seeded Huang Ying and Zhang Xi, 21-17, 23-21, in 44 minutes on Sunday to win the gold medal. Read More
Branagh, Turner Reach Semifinals in China
A week after finishing second in their first FIVB event as partners, Americans Nicole Branagh (Orinda, Calif.) and Tyra Turner (Fort Myers Beach, Fla.) find themselves in the semifinals of the SWATCH FIVB Beach World Tour event in Sanya, China. Read More
Undefeated First Day for Three U.S. Women's Beach Teams in China
For the second straight tournament, three U.S. women's beach teams are undefeated after the first day of main-draw play as the SWATCH FIVB Beach World Tour makes its final stop of the year in Sanya, China. Read More
American Pair Advance to Main Draw of FIVB Beach Event in China
With a win in the qualification tournament on Wednesday, Americans Stacy Rouwenhorst (Bellflower, Calif.) and Whitney Pavlik (Laguna Beach, Calif.) advanced to the main draw of the SWATCH FIVB Beach World Tour event in Sanya, China. Read More
U.S. Beach Teams Head to China For Season's Final FIVB World Tour Event
Fresh off a gold medal performance at the SWATCH FIVB Beach World Tour event in Phuket, Thailand last week, Americans Jen Boss (San Juan Capistrano, Calif.) and April Ross (Costa Mesa, Calif.) are back in action in Sanya, China. Read More
Boss, Ross Defeat Branagh, Turner in Phuket Final
Two U.S. Beach Teams to Meet in Phuket Final
Karon Beach in Phuket, Thailand will host an all-American showdown on Sunday as second-seeded Jen Boss and April Ross will take on third-seeded Nicole Branagh and Tyra Turner. Read More
Boss and Ross Advance to Semifinals at FIVB Beach Event in Thailand
Jen Boss (San Juan Capistrano, Calif.) and April Ross (Costa Mesa, Calif.) have reached the semifinals of the SWATCH FIVB Beach World Tour event in Phuket, Thailand, after posting a pair of wins to remain undefeated on Friday at Karon Beach. Read More
Three U.S. Beach Teams Remain Undefeated in Thailand
Three out of four U.S. women's beach volleyball teams remain undefeated at the SWATCH FIVB World Tour event in Phuket, Thailand after two rounds of competition on Thursday at Karon Beach. Read More
FIVB Beach Event in Thailand on Tap for U.S. Women's Teams
Four U.S. women’s beach volleyball teams are entered in the main draw of a SWATCH FIVB World Tour event in Phuket, Thailand, which began play Nov. 4 and will run through Nov. 9 at Karon Beach. Read More
Two Women's Beach Teams Still Undefeated in Dubai
Two U.S. women's beach teams are among the four remaining unbeatens at the SWATCH FIVB World Tour event in Dubai. Read More
Branagh, Walsh Leading U.S. Beach Teams in Dubai
New partner, same result for two-time U.S. beach volleyball Olympic gold medalist Kerri Walsh. Read More
U.S. Contingent Heads to Dubai for FIVB Beach Event
Six U.S. Beach Volleyball teams will travel to Dubai in the United Arab Emirates to compete in the Dubai Open, the first-ever SWATCH FIVB World Tour event in the Persian Gulf, which will run from Oct. 6-11 at Jumeirah Beach Park. Read More
Branagh, Youngs in Driver's Seat
A pair of elimination bracket wins Friday at the US$600,000 Moscow 2008 Grand Slam for the U.S. beach volleyball team of Nicole Branagh/Elaine Youngs improved its chances of locking up a berth for the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games. Read More
Showdown in Moscow: Boss, Ross Set Sights on Branagh, Youngs
The battle for the second slot on the U.S. women’s Olympic beach volleyball team could be decided this weekend at the SWATCH FIVB World Tour Grand Slam tournament in Moscow. Read More
Eight U.S. Beach Teams Still Playing in Paris
All eight U.S. beach volleyball teams that began competing at the US$600,000 Henkel Grand Chelem in Paris remained alive at the end of the day on Friday. Read More
U.S. Beach Teams Taking Paris Grand Slam by Storm
U.S. beach volleyball teams are taking Paris by storm this weekend as four women's teams have advanced directly from pool play to the second round while four men's teams remain alive in pool play. Read More
Turner, Wacholder Secure Silver Medals on Beach in Poland
U.S. beach volleyball players Tyra Turner and Rachel Wacholder had the best SWATCH FIVB World Tour finish of careers on Saturday as they took the silver medal at the US$350,000 GE Money Bank Mazury Open in Stare Jablonki, Poland. Read More
U.S. Teams Win Bronze Medals in Korea, Italy
Dalhausser, Rogers Advance to FIVB Semifinals
Five U.S. Team Advance to Third Round FIVB Play
USA Volleyball Announces 12 New Board Members
Gibb, Rosenthal Advance to Adelaide Semifinal
Gibb, Rosenthal Upset Dalhausser, Rogers in Adelaide
Update and Notes - Fuerbringer, Jennings Advance in Adelaide
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