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Dalhausser Repeats as Beach Male Athlete of Year
For the fourth year in a row, Phil Dalhausser (Ormond Beach, Fla.) has been named the USA Volleyball Beach Male Athlete of the Year. Read More
Ross Earns Beach Female Athlete of Year
After a 2011 season of ups and downs and more ups, April Ross (Costa Mesa, Calif.) has been named USA Volleyball’s Beach Female Athlete of the Year. Read More
Beach Volleyball Roundup: U.S. Players Honored
A roundup of international beach volleyball news. Read More
Kessy and Ross Finish 2011 Season with Silver
The second-seeded U.S. women’s beach volleyball team of Jen Kessy and April Ross won the silver medal on Sunday at the Phuket Thailand Open, the final event of the 2011 FIVB Swatch World Tour. Read More
Kessy, Ross Advance to Phuket Semifinals
The second-seeded U.S. women’s beach volleyball team of Jen Kessy and April Ross has reached the semifinals of the Phuket Thailand Open, the final event of the 2011 FIVB Swatch World Tour. Read More
Kessy, Ross Advance to Phuket 3rd Round
The U.S. women’s beach volleyball team of Jen Kessy and April Ross won its first two matches on Thursday at the Phuket Thailand Open, the final event of the 2011 FIVB Swatch World Tour. Read More
Two U.S. Beach Teams to Begin Play in Phuket
Two U.S. women’s beach volleyball will begin play Thursday in the main draw of the Phuket Thailand Open, the final event of the 2011 FIVB Swatch World Tour. Read More
Fuerbringer, Lucena Finish 4th in Morocco
The U.S. men’s beach volleyball team of Matt Fuerbringer and Nick Lucena finished fourth at the Morocco Open, the final men’s event on the FIVB Swatch World Tour 2011. Read More
Fuerbringer, Lucena Advance to Morocco Semis
The U.S. men’s beach volleyball team of Matt Fuerbringer and Nick Lucena has advanced to the semifinals of the Morocco Open, the final men’s event on the FIVB Swatch World Tour 2011. Read More
Two U.S. Men's Beach Teams Advance in Morocco
The U.S. men’s beach teams of Matt Fuerbringer and Nick Lucena along with Casey Jennings and Kevin Wong will take to the sand on Saturday after advancing in the Morocco Open, the final men’s event on the FIVB Swatch World Tour. Read More
U.S. Men's Beach Teams Reach 3rd Round
Three U.S. men’s beach volleyball teams have advanced to the third round of the Morocco Open, the final men’s event on the FIVB Swatch World Tour 2011. Read More
Three U.S. Men's Beach Teams in Morocco
Three U.S. men’s beach volleyball teams will begin play on Thursday in the first round of the Morocco Open, the final men’s event on the FIVB Swatch World Tour 2011. Read More
May-Treanor, Walsh Secure Hague Silver
The U.S. women’s beach volleyball team of Misty May-Treanor and Kerri Walsh finished with a silver medal on Sunday at the FIVB Swatch World Tour HP Beach Open in The Hague, Netherlands. Read More
May-Treanor, Walsh to Play for Gold in The Hague
The U.S. women’s beach volleyball team of Misty May-Treanor and Kerri Walsh will play Brazil’s Juliana Felisberta and Larissa Franca for the 20th time in Sunday’s final at the HP Beach Open in The Hague. Read More
May-Treanor, Walsh Reach Fourth Round at The Hague
The U.S. women’s beach volleyball team of Misty May-Treanor and Kerri Walsh have advanced to the fourth round of the FIVB Swatch World Tour HP Beach Open in The Hague, Netherlands. Read More
Seven U.S. Beach Teams Still Playing in The Hague
All seven U.S. beach teams entered are still playing in the FIVB Swatch World Tour HP Beach Open in The Hague, Netherlands. Read More
First Round Next for U.S. Beach Teams
The U.S. women’s beach volleyball team of Lauren Fendrick and Brooke Hanson won two qualifying matches on Wednesday to advance to the main draw of the FIVB Swatch World Tour HP Beach Open in The Hague, Netherlands. Read More
New U.S. Beach Teams Hitting The Hague
Seven U.S. beach volleyball teams are in The Hague, Netherlands for the FIVB Swatch World Tour HP Beach Open on Aug. 23-28, although some of them might not be the teams you would expect. Read More
Injury Forces U.S. Men to Forfeit Finland Final
The top-seeded U.S. beach volleyball team of Phil Dalhausser and Todd Rogers had to forfeit the gold medal match Sunday at the Paf Open in Aland, Finland after Rogers injured his knee. Read More
May-Treanor, Walsh Secure Silver in Finland
The U.S. women’s beach volleyball team of Misty May-Treanor and Kerri Walsh earned the silver medal on Saturday at the 2011 FIVB Beach Volleyball Swatch World Tour Paf Open in Aland, Finland. Read More
May-Treanor, Walsh to Play in Finland Final
Misty May-Treanor and Kerri Walsh will play for the gold medal while Phil Dalhausser and Todd Rogers have advanced to the semifinals at the Paf Open in Aland, Finland. Read More
Five U.S. Beach Teams Still in Hunt for Gold in Finland
Three U.S. men's beach volleyball teams and two women’s teams remained in the hunt for gold on Thursday at the 2011 FIVB Beach Volleyball Swatch World Tour Paf Open in Aland, Finland. Read More
U.S. Women's Beach Teams to Square Off in Finland
The U.S. beach volleyball teams of Misty May-Treanor and Kerri Walsh along with Jen Kessy and April Ross each won two matches on Wednesday, setting up a third-round showdown in Aland, Finland. Read More
Fendrick, Hanson Qualify for Finland Main Draw
The U.S. women’s beach volleyball team of Lauren Fendrick and Brooke Hanson won two qualifying matches on Tuesday to advance to the main draw of the 2011 FIVB Beach Volleyball Swatch World Tour Paf Open in Aland, Finland. Read More
Fendrick, Hanson Win Country Quota in Finland
The beach volleyball team of Lauren Fendrick and Brooke Hanson won the three-team U.S. country quota on Monday at the third edition of the 2011 FIVB Beach Volleyball Swatch World Tour Paf Open in Aland, Finland. Read More
Akers, Branagh Down Top Seeds at FIVB Grand Slam
The U.S. women’s 16th-seeded beach team of Angie Akers and Nicole Branagh dropped jaws Thursday at the A1 Grand Slam as they defeated top-seeds Larissa Franca and Juliana Felisberta of Brazil in their final match of pool play. Read More
U.S. Beach Eight Strong in FIVB Grand Slam
Three U.S. women’s beach teams went undefeated Wednesday while the men’s team of Casey Jennings and Kevin Wong advanced with a pair of wins into the main draw at the FIVB Beach Volleyball A1 Grand Slam. Read More
Dalhausser, Rogers Top Poland Favorites for Gold
The U.S. men’s beach volleyball team of Phil Dalhausser and Todd Rogers captured its fourth gold medal of the 2011 FIVB Beach Volleyball Swatch World Tour, winning the $600,000 Mazury Orlen Grand Slam in Stare Jablonki, Poland. Read More
Kessy, Ross Take Silver Medal in Poland
The U.S. women’s beach volleyball team of Jen Kessy and April Ross fell to Brazil’s top-seeded seeded Juliana Felisberta Silva and Larissa Franca in the gold medal match in Poland. Read More
Kessy, Ross Pull Upset to Advance to Poland Semis
The U.S. women’s beach volleyball team of Jen Kessy and April Ross upset compatriots Misty May-Treanor and Kerri Walsh on Friday to advance to the semifinals of Poland’s Mazury Orlen Grand Slam, part of the 2011 FIVB Swatch World Tour. Read More
Three Women's Beach Teams in 2nd Round in Poland
Three U.S. women’s beach volleyball teams advanced to the second round of single-elimination on Thursday at Poland’s Mazury Orlen Grand Slam, part of the 2011 FIVB Swatch World Tour. Read More
May-Treanor, Walsh Off to Good Start in Poland
The U.S. women’s beach volleyball team of Misty May-Treanor and Kerri Walsh went undefeated in its first two pool play matches on Wednesday at Poland’s Mazury Orlen Grand Slam, part of the 2011 FIVB Swatch World Tour. Read More
U.S. Beach Teams Advance in Poland
The U.S. women’s beach volleyball team of Angie Akers and Nicole Branagh has advanced to the main draw of Poland’s Mazury Orlen Grand Slam, part of the 2011 FIVB Swatch World Tour, with a qualifying victory on Tuesday. Read More
Akers, Branagh Advance to Qualifying
The U.S. women’s beach volleyball team of Angie Akers and Nicole Branagh won the U.S. country quota by defeating Brittany Hochevar and Lisa Rutledge on Monday at the Mazury (Poland) Orlen Grand Slam, part of the 2011 FIVB Swatch World Tour. Read More
U.S. Beach Men Sweep Podium in Quebec
For the first time in the 23-year history of the FIVB Beach Volleyball World Tour the United States swept the podium, claiming gold, silver and bronze medals on Sunday at the 2011 $280,000 FIVB Swatch Quebec Open in Canada. Read More
Four Beach Teams Hungry for Hardware in Quebec
The U.S. advanced two men’s teams into the semifinals of the 2011 $280,000 FIVB Beach Volleyball Swatch Quebec Open on Friday in Canada Read More
All U.S. Beach Teams Advance in Quebec
All eight U.S. beach teams remain alive after the first day of double elimination in the main draw at the 2011 $280,000 FIVB Beach Volleyball Swatch Quebec Open Jeep on Thursday in Canada. Read More
Eight U.S. Beach Teams in Quebec Main Draw
With the advancement of the U.S. men’s beach team of Sean Scott and John Hyden and the women’s team of Brittany Hochevar and Lisa Rutledge, a total of eight U.S. teams will compete in the main draw of the FIVB Swatch Quebec Open Jeep. Read More
Two Beach Teams Pass Quebec’s Country Quota
The U.S. men’s beach volleyball team Sean Scott with John Hyden and the U.S. women’s team of Brittany Hochevar with Lisa Rutledge advanced past the country quota round at the 2011 FIVB Beach Volleyball Swatch Quebec Open Jeep. Read More
Dalhausser, Rogers Win Battle for Bronze in Moscow
The U.S. men’s beach volleyball team of Phil Dalhausser and Todd Rogers came back from a semifinal upset and won a battle for the bronze medal on Sunday at the 2011 FIVB Swatch Moscow Grand Slam in Russia. Read More
May-Treanor, Walsh Golden Again; Win in Moscow
Misty May-Treanor and Kerri Walsh on Saturday won their second gold medal of the 2011 season on Saturday as they defeated Brazil’s Juliana Felisberta and Larissa Franca, 23-21 21-15 in 39 minutes at the 2011 FIVB Swatch Moscow Grand Slam in Russia. Read More
Two U.S. Beach Teams Still Playing in Moscow
The U.S. women’s beach volleyball team of Misty May-Treanor and Kerri Walsh has advanced to the semifinals of the Moscow (Russia) Grand Slam, part of the 2011 FIVB Swatch World Tour. Read More
Three Women's Teams Move on in Moscow
Three U.S. women’s beach volleyball teams have advanced to the second round of elimination play at the Moscow (Russia) Grand Slam, part of the 2011 FIVB Swatch World Tour. Read More
May-Treanor, Walsh Undefeated on Day 1
The U.S. women’s beach volleyball team of Misty May-Treanor and Kerri Walsh went undefeated in its first day of pool play at the Moscow (Russia) Grand Slam, part of the 2011 FIVB Swatch World Tour. Read More
Hochevar, Rutledge Upset Their Way to Main Draw
The U.S. women’s beach volleyball team of Brittany Hochevar and Lisa Rutledge qualified for the main draw of the Moscow Grand Slam with two upset victories at the 2011 FIVB Swatch World Tour event in Russia. Read More
Dalhausser, Rogers Return to Podium in Gstaad
The U.S. men’s beach volleyball team of Phil Dalhausser and Todd Rogers took silver on Sunday at the $600,000 1 to 1 Energy Grand Slam in Gstaad, Switzerland, part of the 2011 FIVB Swatch World Tour. Read More
Dalhausser, Rogers Reach Gstaad Semifinal
The U.S. men’s beach volleyball team of Phil Dalhausser and Todd Rogers has advanced to the semifinals of the $600,000 1 to 1 Energy Grand Slam in Gstaad, Switzerland, part of the 2011 FIVB Swatch World Tour. Read More
Two Men's Beach Teams Advance to 2nd Round
Two U.S. men’s beach volleyball teams have advanced to Saturday’s second round of the $600,000 1 to 1 Energy Grand Slam in Gstaad, Switzerland, part of the 2011 FIVB Swatch World Tour. Read More
Patterson, Keenan Make it to Gstaad Main Draw
The U.S. men’s beach volleyball team of Casey Patterson and Brad Keenan won two qualifying matches on Wednesday to advance to the main draw of the $600,000 1 to 1 Energy Grand Slam in Gstaad, Switzerland, part of the 2011 FIVB Swatch World Tour. Read More
Kessy, Ross Claim Stavanger Gold Once Again
Jen Kessy and April Ross continued their domination on the Stavanger, Norway, sand as they captured the FIVB Swatch ConocoPhillips Grand Slam Stavanger 2011 on Saturday, while the men’s side of the tournament was shut out from the semifinals. Read More
Four U.S. Teams Remain in Stavanger Medal Chase
U.S. beach partners Jen Kessy and April Ross advanced to the women’s semifinals of the FIVB Swatch ConocoPhillips Grand Slam Stavanger 2011, while three U.S. men’s beach pairs advanced to the single elimination phase. Read More
Three Women’s Beach Pairs Advance at Stavanger
Three U.S. women’s beach teams advanced into the single elimination of the FIVB Swatch ConocoPhillips Grand Slam Stavanger 2011, while three men’s beach teams had mixed results on Thursday. Read More
Two U.S. Women’s Beach Pairs 2-0 at Stavanger
Two U.S. women’s beach teams went undefeated on Wednesday to open the FIVB Swatch ConocoPhillips Grand Slam Stavanger 2011, while the men’s main draw gets set to start on Thursday. Read More
Keenan, Patterson Win Men's Country Quota
The U.S. men’s beach volleyball team of Brad Keenan and Casey Patterson endured a rainy day and won the U.S. country quota match on Tuesday at the ConocoPhillips Grand Slam Stavanger 2011. Read More
Hochevar, Rutledge Advance at Stavanger Grand Slam
The U.S. women’s beach volleyball team of Brittany Hochevar and Lisa Rutledge advanced from the country quota bracket on Monday at the ConocoPhillips Grand Slam Stavanger 2011. Read More
May-Treanor, Walsh Win Silver at Worlds
The U.S. beach team of Misty May-Treanor and Kerri Walsh captured the silver medal Sunday at the 2011 FIVB Beach Volleyball Swatch World Championships being played in Rome. Read More
May-Treanor, Walsh Win Semis at Worlds
The U.S. beach team of Misty May-Treanor and Kerri Walsh remained undefeated Saturday, winning its semifinal match at the 2011 FIVB Beach Volleyball Swatch World Championships. Read More
Walsh, May-Treanor Victorious at FIVB Worlds
U.S. beach players Kerri Walsh and Misty May-Treanor were victorious at the 2011 FIVB Beach Volleyball Swatch World Championships on Friday in Rome to advance to the semifinals, while it was a tough day for their compatriots. Read More
Beach Teams Flawless in Rome
Seven U.S. beach volleyball teams were unbeatable Wednesday at the 2011 FIVB Beach Volleyball Swatch World Championships in Rome, with three winning their respective pools and all eight earning a spot in the top-32. Read More
U.S. Beach Teams Look for Wins in Rome
Action got underway on Monday at the eighth edition of the FIVB Swatch World Championships in Rome, Italy. Five U.S. beach volleyball teams have one match under their belts while four additional American pairs will start their tournament play on Tuesday. Read More
May-Treanor, Walsh Take First 2011 Gold
The U.S. beach volleyball team of Misty May-Treanor and Kerri Walsh won its first FIVB gold medal since reuniting at the beginning of the season at the 2011 FIVB Beach Volleyball Swatch World Tour Beijing Grand Slam. Read More
Semis for Women, Injury for Men in China
Two U.S. women’s teams have advance to the semifinals of the Beijing Grand Slam. However, the U.S. men suffered a blow on Friday when Phil Dalhausser and Todd Rogers had to pull out of the competition due to an ankle injury to Dalhausser. Read More
Seven Beach Teams Advance in Beijing
Four U.S. women's beach teams and three men's teams have advanced out of pool play at the Beijing Grand Slam, part of the 2011 FIVB Beach Volleyball Swatch World Tour. Read More
Main Draw Pool Play Begins in Beijing
Four U.S. beach volleyball teams remain undefeated after Wednesday’s first rounds of pool play at the Beijing Grand Slam on the 2011 FIVB Beach Volleyball Swatch World Tour. Read More
U.S. Beach Teams Reach Main Draw in Beijing
The U.S. men’s beach volleyball team of Brad Keenan and Casey Patterson and the U.S. women’s team of Angie Akers and Nicole Branagh both advanced to the main draw of their respective brackets after play on Tuesday. Read More
Keenan, Patterson Win Beijing Country Quota
The U.S. beach volleyball team of Brad Keenan and Casey Patterson advanced to Tuesday’s men’s qualification round after beating compatriots Casey Jennings and Kevin Wong in the country quota playoff on Monday. Read More
U.S. Takes Silver, Bronze in Prague, Myslowice
The U.S. men’s team of Phil Dalhausser and Todd Rogers took silver at the Prague Open, while the U.S. women’s team of Jen Kessy and April Ross captured the bronze medal at the Myslowice Open. Read More
Kessy, Ross Will Play for Bronze in Myslowice Open
The U.S. women’s team of Jen Kessy and April Ross will compete in the Myslowice Open bronze-medal match on Sunday as part of the 2011 FIVB Beach Volleyball Swatch World Tour. Read More
Dalhausser, Rogers Look for Gold at Prague Open
The U.S. men’s team of Phil Dalhuasser and Todd Rogers will compete in the Prague Open gold-medal match on Sunday, as part of a stop on the 2011 FIVB Beach Volleyball SWATCH World Tour. Read More
Four U.S. Women’s Teams Still Alive in Myslowice Open
All four U.S. women’s beach teams competing in the Myslowice Open, a stop in Poland on the 2011 FIVB Beach Volleyball SWATCH World Tour, continued into the second day of the main draw with one undefeated team. Read More
Dalhausser, Rogers Undefeated In Prague Open
Two U.S. men’s teams remain alive in the Prague Open main draw in the Czech Republic, the first men’s single gender tournament on the 2011 FIVB Beach Volleyball SWATCH World Tour. Read More
Walsh, Hochevar Join Three U.S. Teams in Main Draw
The U.S. women’s beach team of Kerri Walsh and Brittany Hochevar won back-to-back matches on Wednesday in the qualification round of the Myslowice Open, a stop in Poland on the 2011 FIVB Beach Volleyball SWATCH World Tour. Read More
Shuffled Women’s Beach Teams to Compete in Poland
USA Volleyball will have four women’s teams compete in Poland at the SWATCH FIVB Beach Volleyball World Tour’s Myslowice Open May 17-22. Read More
Five U.S. Men’s Teams to Compete in Prague Open
USA Volleyball will have five pairs competing in the first single-gendered men’s tournament on the 2011 FIVB Beach Volleyball SWATCH World Tour in Prague, Czech Republic, May 17-22. Read More
Kessy and Ross Secure Shanghai Silver
The U.S. women’s beach volleyball team of Jen Kessy and April Ross won silver while Lauren Fendrick and Brooke Hanson finished fourth on Sunday at the China Shanghai Jinshan Open on the 2011 SWATCH FIVB World Tour. Read More
Dalhausser, Rogers Top Gibb, Rosenthal for Gold
Top-seeded Phil Dalhausser and Todd Rogers defeated 11th-seeded Jake Gibb and Sean Rosenthal on Saturday in the all-U.S. men’s gold medal match at the China Shanghai Jinshan Open. Read More
Two U.S. Men's Beach Teams Make Shanghai Semis
Two U.S. men’s beach volleyball teams have advanced to the semifinals of the China Shanghai Jinshan Open while a U.S. women’s team has advanced unbeaten to the fourth round of the SWATCH FIVB World Tour event. Read More
Fendrick, Hanson Upset Top Seeds in Shanghai
The U.S. women’s beach volleyball team of Lauren Fendrick and Brooke Hanson upset top-seeded Brazilians Juliana Felisberta Silva and Larissa Franca on Thursday to remain undefeated at the China Shanghai Jinshan Open, a SWATCH FIVB World Tour event. Read More
Three U.S. Men's Teams in Third Round in Shanghai
Three U.S. men’s beach volleyball teams have played through to the third round while two women’s teams have advanced to the main draw Wednesday at the China Shanghai Jinshan Open, a SWATCH FIVB World Tour event. Read More
U.S. Teams Find Success in Qualifiers
The U.S. men’s beach volleyball team of Casey Jennings and Kevin Wong advanced to the main draw of the China Shanghai Jinshan Open while Brittany Hochevar and Jen Fopma won the women’s country qualifier. Read More
Beach Volleyball Notes: May-Treanor Injury Not Serious
U.S. beach volleyball player Misty May-Treanor (Santa Monica, Calif.) has been diagnosed with a sprained MCL, an injury she suffered on April 30 during the SWATCH FIVB World Tour event in Sanya, China. Read More
Jennings, Wong Win Shanghai Country Qualifier
U.S. men’s and women’s beach volleyball teams are back in action this week at the China Shanghai Jinshan Open, the third event on the 2011 SWATCH FIVB World Tour. Read More
Injury Forces May-Treanor, Walsh to Default
The U.S. women’s beach volleyball team of Misty May-Treanor and Kerri Walsh, seeded fifth, advanced to the semifinals of the Olympic Bay Sanya Open in China on Saturday, but had to default due to an injury to May-Treanor. Read More
Two U.S. Beach Teams Still Undefeated in China
The U.S. teams of Misty May-Treanor and Kerri Walsh, ranked fifth, and Angie Akers and Nicole Branagh, seeded 13th, both won two matches on Thursday to advance to Friday’s third round. Read More
USA Today Honors Dalhausser and Rogers
USA Today has named Phil Dalhausser (Ormond Beach, Fla.) and Todd Rogers (Santa Barbara, Calif.) its Olympic Athletes of the Week after the duo won the 2011 Brasilia Open, the first event on the 2011 SWATCH FIVB World Tour. Read More
Three U.S. Women’s Beach Teams in Main Draw
After winning its first match in the qualification round of the Olympic Bay Sanya Open in China, the U.S. women’s beach volleyball team of Hochevar and Fopma lost a three-set duel to Netherlands on Wednesday. Read More
Hochevar, Fopma Advance to FIVB Qualifying Round
The U.S. women’s beach volleyball team of Brittany Hochevar and Jen Fopma has advanced from the country quota round of the Olympic Bay Sanya Open, a women’s event on the SWATCH FIVB World Tour. Read More
Dalhausser, Rogers Still the Best in Brazil
The U.S. men’s beach volleyball team of Phil Dalhausser and Todd Rogers picked up Saturday where it left off in 2010, winning the Brasilia Open, the first event of the 2011 SWATCH FIVB World Tour. Read More
U.S. Women Win Silver, Bronze in Brazil
The U.S. women’s beach volleyball team of Misty May-Treanor and Kerri Walsh took silver while Jen Kessy and April Ross won the bronze on Friday at the Brasilia Open, the opening event of the 2011 SWATCH FIVB World Tour. Read More
U.S. Gets Three Women's Teams in Medal Matches
The United States will have three women’s beach volleyball teams competing in the medal matches of the Brasilia Open on Friday while the U.S. team of Phil Dalhausser and Todd Rogers advanced to the men’s semifinals during play on Thursday. Read More
Three U.S. Beach Teams Undefeated
Three U.S. beach volleyball teams remained undefeated after play on Wednesday at the Brasilia Open, the first event of the 2011 FIVB World Tour. Read More
Three U.S. Women's Beach Teams in Third Round
Three U.S. women’s beach teams have advanced to Wednesday’s third round of the Brasilia Open, the first event of the 2011 SWATCH FIVB World Tour, in Brazil. Read More
Fendrick, Hanson Make it to Main Draw
The U.S. women’s beach volleyball team of Lauren Fendrick and Brooke Hanson qualified for the main draw on Monday at the Brasilia Open, the first event of the 2011 SWATCH FIVB World Tour. Read More
Fendrick, Hanson Advance from Country Quota
The U.S. women’s beach volleyball team of Lauren Fendrick and Brooke Hanson won the country quota playoffs on Sunday to advance to Monday’s qualifying round of the Brasilia Open in Brazil. Read More
2011 FIVB World Tour Gets Started in Brazil
Ten U.S. beach volleyball teams will head for Brasilia Brazil over the next few days to begin the 2011 SWATCH FIVB World Tour. 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 Finish Season with Gold in Phuket
The U.S. beach volleyball player Kerri Walsh won her 39th career SWATCH FIVB World Tour gold medal as she and partner Nicole Branagh won the US$190,000 Phuket Thailand Open powered by PTT on Sunday in Thailand. Read More
Walsh, Branagh to Play for Gold Medal in Phuket
The U.S. women’s beach volleyball team of Kerri Walsh and Nicole Branagh will play in Sunday’s gold medal match at the US$190,000 Phuket Thailand Open, the last event on the 2010 SWATCH FIVB World Tour. 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
Three U.S. Beach Teams Alive in Consolation
Three U.S. women’s beach teams remain alive in the consolation bracket and hope to advance to Saturday’s semifinals of the US$190,000 Sanya Open, part of the SWATCH FIVB World Tour, in Sanya, China. 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
Dalhausser Dominates FIVB Awards
U.S. beach volleyball player Phil Dalhausser has been named the 2010 SWATCH FIVB World Tour’s most outstanding international performer. 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
Dalhausser, Rogers Dominate to the End
The U.S. men’s beach team of Phil Dalhausser and Todd Rogers ended their 2010 SWATCH FIVB World Tour season by winning the ninth gold medal of the year on Sunday at the US$380,000 PAF Open in Mariehamn, Åland, Finland. Read More
Dalhausser, Rogers Reach Finland Semifinals
The U.S. men’s beach team of Phil Dalhausser and Todd Rogers advanced to their 12th 2010 SWATCH FIVB World Tour semifinal of the season on Saturday at the US$380,000 PAF Open in Mariehamn, Åland, Finland. Read More
U.S. Men's Beach Teams Advance in Finland
The U.S. men’s beach volleyball team of Phil Dalhausser and Todd Rogers advanced to the fourth round on Friday at the US$380,000 PAF Open, part of the SWATCH FIVB World Tour, in Mariehamn, Åland, Finland. 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
Eight is Great for Dalhausser, Rogers at Otera Open
The U.S. men’s beach team of Phil Dalhausser (Ormond Beach, Fla.) and Todd Rogers (Santa Barbara, Calif.) captured its eighth SWATCH FIVB World Tour gold medal of the 2010 season on Sunday at the US$380,000 Otera Open in Kristiansand, Norway. Read More
Dalhausser/Rogers Make Yet Another Semifinal
The U.S. men’s beach team of Phil Dalhausser (Ormond Beach, Fla.) and Todd Rogers (Santa Barbara, Calif.) has advanced to its 11th SWATCH FIVB World Tour semifinal of the 2010 season at the US$380,000 Otera Open in Kristiansand, Norway. 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
Dalhausser, Rogers Win 7th 2010 Gold in Poland
The U.S. men’s beach volleyball teams of Phil Dalhausser and Todd Rogers won their seventh gold medal of the 2010 SWATCH FIVB World Tour on Sunday. Read More
Dalhausser, Rogers Reach 10th FIVB Semifinals
The U.S. men’s beach volleyball teams of Phil Dalhausser and Todd Rogers has advanced to the semifinals of 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
U.S. Beach Teams Playing in Poland This Week
There is little rest for U.S. beach volleyball teams, who will go from Klagenfurt, Austria to Stare Jablonki, Poland this week for the US$600,000 Mazury Orlen Grand Slam, the final grand slam of the 2010 SWATCH FIVB World Tour. Read More
Dalhausser, Rogers Win All-U.S. Final
The U.S. men’s beach volleyball teams of Phil Dalhausser and Todd Rogers defeated compatriots Matt Fuerbringer and Nick Lucena to win their sixth FIVB World Tour gold medal of 2010 on Sunday at the Tour A1 Grand Slam 10 in Klagenfurt, Austria. Read More
Beach Notes: Dalhausser, Rogers Get 500th Team Win
The U.S. beach volleyball team of Phil Dalhausser (Ormond Beach, Fla.) and Todd Rogers (Santa Barbara, Calif.) won its 500th match as a team on Saturday in Klagenfurt, Austria at the FIVB World Tour A1 Grand Slam 10. Read More
Two U.S. Men's Beach Teams Advance to Semis
The U.S. men’s beach volleyball teams of Phil Dalhausser and Todd Rogers and also Matt Fuerbringer and Nick Lucena have advanced to the semifinals of the FIVB World Tour A1 Grand Slam 10 in Klagenfurt, Austria. Read More
U.S. Men’s Beach Teams Advance to Round 2
The U.S. men’s beach volleyball teams of Phil Dalhausser and Todd Rogers, Nick Lucena and Matt Fuerbringer, and Jake Gibb and Sean Rosenthal all advanced to the second round of the main draw. 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
Dalhausser, Rogers Keep Streak Alive in Long Beach
The U.S. beach volleyball team of Phil Dalhausser and Todd Rogers won their fifth straight domestic event at the AVP Nivea Tour Long Beach Open. For the women, Misty May-Treanor and Nicole Branagh won their second AVP event this season. Read More
Kessy and Ross Finish Fifth in France
The U.S. women’s beach volleyball team of Jen Kessy and April Ross finished fifth on Saturday at the FIVB World Tour World Series 13 in Marseille, France. Read More
Kessy, Ross Not Out of the Race for Gold
The U.S. beach volleyball team of Jen Kessy and April Ross lost on Friday, but is not out of contention for back-to-back gold medals in Marseille, France at the FIVB World Tour World Series 13. Read More
U.S. Beach Team Advances to Quarterfinal
The U.S. beach team of Jen Kessy and April Ross made it to the women’s quarterfinals at the FIVB World Tour World Series 13 in Marseille, France, after their win on July 21. Read More
Kessy, Ross Undefeated on First Day in Marseille
The U.S. Beach Team of Jen Kessy and April Ross went undefeated on Wednesday, the first day of the FIVB World Tour World Series 13 in Marseille, France. Read More
Kessy, Ross to Compete in Marseille
The U.S. Beach Team of Jen Kessy and April Ross look to continue their winning ways as they kick off play at the FIVB World Tour World Series 13 on Wednesday in Marseille, France. Read More
Dalhausser, Rogers Win Fifth FIVB Gold Medal of 2010
The U.S. men’s beach volleyball team of Todd Rogers and Phil Dalhausser won its fifth gold medal of the 2010 SWATCH FIVB World Tour on Sunday at the US$600,000 1to1 energy Grand Slam in Gstaad, Switzerland. Read More
Dalhausser, Rogers Advance to Eighth FIVB Semifinal
The U.S. men’s beach volleyball team of Todd Rogers and Phil Dalhausser has advanced to its eighth SWATCH FIVB World Tour semifinal in 2010 at the US$600,000 1to1 energy Grand Slam in Gstaad, Switzerland. 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
Dalhausser, Rogers Celebrate 4th with 6th Medal
The U.S. men’s beach volleyball team of Phil Dalhausser and Todd Rogers celebrated Independence Day by winning its sixth medal in seven 2010 SWATCH FIVB World Tour events at the ConocoPhillips Grand Slam in Stavanger, Norway. Read More
Branagh, May-Treanor Win First FIVB Medal as a Team
The U.S. women’s beach volleyball team of Nicole Branagh and Misty May-Treanor won its first SWATCH FIVB World Tour medal as a team on Saturday as it took the bronze in Stavanger, Norway. Read More
May-Treanor, Branagh Advance to Medal Matches
The U.S. women’s beach volleyball team of Misty May-Treanor and Nicole Branagh advanced to the semifinals and medal matches on Saturday with a perfect record within the SWATCH FIVB World Tour ConocoPhillips Grand Slam in Stavanger, Norway. 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
Dalhausser, Rogers Win Fourth '10 FIVB Gold Medal
The U.S. beach volleyball team of Phil Dalhausser and Todd Rogers defeated Brazil’s Alison Cerutti and Emanuel Rego on Sunday to capture their fourth 2010 SWATCH FIVB World Tour gold medal at the US$190,000 Patria Direct Open in Czech Republic. Read More
Dalhausser, Rogers Find Way to Another Final
The U.S. men’s beach volleyball team of Phil Dalhausser and Todd Rogers will play in its fourth straight SWATCH FIVB World Tour gold medal match on Sunday when it takes on Brazilians Alison Cerutti and Emanuel Rego at the US$190,000 Patria Direct Open. Read More
U.S. Men's Teams Take First Matches of Day Two
The three U.S. men’s volleyball teams competing in day two of the 2010 SWATCH FIVB World Tour Patria Direct Open in the Czech Republic collectively won their first matches of the day on Friday. Read More
Gibb, Rosenthal Pull Upset in Patria Direct Open
The U.S. men’s beach volleyball team of Jake Gibb (Costa Mesa, Calif.) and Sean Rosenthal (Corona Del Mar, Calif.) has endured a tough 2010 season until now. Read More
Dalhausser, Rogers Take Home Silver
The U.S. men’s beach volleyball team of Phil Dalhausser and Todd Rogers finished the FIVB World Tour Grand Slam Presented by Seat with the silver medal in Moscow, Russia on Monday Read More
Kessy, Ross Secure Silver Medals in Moscow
The U.S. women’s beach volleyball team of Jen Kessy and April Ross came away with the silver medal on Sunday while two U.S. men’s teams will compete in Monday’s semifinals of the SWATCH FIVB World Tour Grand Slam Presented by Seat in Moscow, Russia. 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
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. Men Advance to Main Draw
The U.S. men’s team of Matt Fuerbringer and Nick Lucena advance to the main draw in Moscow after defeating both Andrey Belov and Ruslan Dayanov of Russia and Michael Kadziola and Jakob Szalankiewicz of Poland on Wednesday. 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
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
When in Rome, Sweep the Gold Medals
U.S. beach volleyball teams conquered Rome on Sunday, sweeping the gold medals at the US$600,000 Foro Italico Beach Volley Grand Slam. Read More
Kessy, Ross to Play Germans for Rome Gold
The U.S. women’s team of Jen Kessy and April Ross will play for gold on Sunday while the United States’ Phil Dalhausser and Todd Rogers have reached the men’s semifinals in Rome. 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
Weather Interrupts FIVB Beach Tourney in Rome
Two U.S. women’s beach volleyball teams won on Wednesday, one lost and the men’s teams still haven’t played at 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
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
Dalhausser, Rogers Bringing Gold Home from Brazil
The beach volleyball team of Phil Dalhausser (Ormond Beach, Fla.) and Todd Rogers (Santa Barbara, Calif.) became the first U.S. men’s team to capture a SWATCH FIVB World Tour gold medal in Brazil in 14 years by winning the Brasília Open title on Sunday. Read More
Dalhausser, Rogers to Play for Gold in Brazil; Kessy, Ross finish 4th
The U.S. men’s beach volleyball team of Phil Dalhausser and Todd Rogers will play for the gold medal on Sunday at the Brasilia Open, the first stop on the 2010 SWATCH FIVB World Tour. Read More
Two U.S. Beach Teams Still Standing in Brazil
The U.S. women’s beach volleyball team of Jen Kessy and April Ross will play for third place on Saturday while the men’s team of Phil Dalhausser and Todd Rogers will try to make it to the semifinals at the Brasilia Open. Read More
Kessy, Ross Reach Brazil Beach Semifinals
Jen Kessy and April Ross advance to the semifinals in Brazil while Phil Dalhausser and Todd Rogers defeated countrymen Matt Fuerbringer and Nick Lucena on Thursday to advance to the third round. Read More
Three U.S. Beach Teams Advance to 3rd Round
Three out of four U.S. women’s beach volleyball teams have advanced to the third round of the Brasilia Open, the first stop on the 2010 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
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
Dalhausser Wins FIVB Beach Awards
The FIVB has named U.S. beach volleyball player Phil Dalhausser the Best Offensive Player, Best Hitter and Best Setter of the men’s 2009 SWATCH FIVB World Tour. 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
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 Win Silver in Finland
The USA Volleyball beach team of Jen Kessy and April Ross took the silver medal on Saturday at the PAF Open in Mariehamn, Finland, part of the SWATCH FIVB World Tour. 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's Beach Teams Finish in Finland
Two U.S. women’s beach volleyball team bowed out in the qualifying round of the US$380,000 PAF Open in Marieham, Finland, on the Finnish isle of Åland, part of the SWATCH FIVB World Tour. Read More
Dalhausser, Rogers Strike Gold Again
The USA Volleyball beach team of Phil Dalhausser and Todd Rogers came back from a disappointing second set to win the men’s gold medal at the US$600,000 A1 Beach Volleyball Grand Slam Presented by Volksbank. Read More
Two U.S. Teams Earn Podium Spots in Austria
Two U.S. women’s beach teams earned podium spots, while one men’s team advanced to the semifinal of the A1 Grand Slam 09 presented by Volksbank on Saturday in Klagenfurt, Austria. Read More
U.S. Teams Still Going Strong In Austria
U.S. beach teams had another successful day at the A1 Grand Slam 09 presented by Volksbank in Klagenfurt, Austria, which runs from July 27-Aug. 1. Read More
U.S. Beach Teams All Still Playing in Austria
Both men's and women's U.S. beach teams had strong showings during pool play at the A1 Grand Slam 09 presented by Volksbank in Klagenfurt, Austria, which runs July 27-Aug. 1. 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
American Beach Teams Sweep Gold Medals in France
The USA Volleyball beach teams of Jen Kessy and April Ross and Phil Dalhausser and Todd Rogers swept the women’s and men’s gold medals on Sunday at the FIVB Grand Slam in Marseille. Read More
Two U.S. Beach Teams to Play for Gold Medals
The USA Volleyball beach teams of Jen Kessy and April Ross and Phil Dalhausser and Todd Rogers will play for the women's and men's gold medals at the SWATCH FIVB Grand Slam tournament in Marseille, France. Read More
Two U.S. Beach Teams Make Semifinals
The USA Volleyball beach teams of Jen Kessy and April Ross and Phil Dalhausser and Todd Rogers have advanced to the semifinals SWATCH FIVB Grand Slam tournament in Marseille, France. Read More
Three U.S. Women's Beach Teams Alive in France
Three U.S. women’s beach volleyball teams remained alive Thursday after the first two rounds of play at the SWATCH FIVB Grand Slam tournament in Marseille, France. Read More
Wind Postpones Play at FIVB Beach Event
The late-morning high winds continued into the afternoon here Wednesday to postpone play completely at the US$600,000 World Series 13 Grand Chelem as the 16 women's and 16 men's matches will be moved to Thursday. Read More
U.S. Beach Teams Move On to Marseille
Four USA Volleyball women’s beach teams and three men’s teams are in Marseille, France for the SWATCH FIVB Grand Slam this week. 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
Branagh, Youngs Take Bronze in Gstaad
The USA Volleyball women’s beach team of Nicole Branagh and Elaine Youngs took the bronze medal on Saturday at the Gstaad Grand Slam, part of the 2009 SWATCH FIVB World Tour. Read More
Branagh and Youngs Advance to Semifinals of Gstaad Grand Slam
Nicole Branagh (Orinda, Calif.) and Elaine Youngs (El Toro, Calif.) were the lone U.S. women’s beach team to advance to the semifinals of the 2009 Gstaad Grand Slam in Switzerland, 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. Teams Go Undefeated on First Day
U.S. women’s beach volleyball teams went undefeated on the first day of main draw play 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
Eight U.S. Beach Teams to Compete at FIVB Worlds
Eight USA Volleyball beach teams are among the 96 pairs that have been seeded for the 2009 SWATCH FIVB World Championships presented by ConocoPhillips to be held June 25-July 5 in Stavanger, Norway. Read More
U.S. Puts Two Men's Teams on Poland Podium
The USA Volleyball beach team of Matt Fuerbringer and Casey Jennings took silver while U.S. Olympians Jake Gibb and Sean Rosenthal won bronze on Sunday at the US$190,000 Myslowice Open in Poland. Read More
Kessy, Ross Take Silver in Seoul
USA Volleyball beach players Jen Kessy and April Ross came up short in their bid for a gold medal on Sunday at the US$190,000 Seoul Open in South Korea, part of the SWATCH FIVB World Tour. Read More
Fuerbringer, Jennings to Play for Gold in Poland
After falling to the consolation bracket on Friday, Casey Jennings (Las Vegas, Nev.) and partner Matt Fuerbringer (Costa Mesa, Calif.) won twice on Saturday to advance to the gold medal match at the FIVB Tour event in Poland. Read More
Kessy, Ross to Play Brazilians for Gold Medal
The USA Volleyball beach team of Jen Kessy and April Ross has advanced to the gold medal match at the US$190,000 Seoul Open. Read More
Gibb, Rosenthal Advance to Semifinals in Poland
The USA Volleyball beach team of Jake Gibb and Sean Rosenthal advanced to the semifinals of the US$190,000 Myslowice Open in Poland on Friday, part of the SWATCH FIVB World Tour. Read More
Three U.S. Beach Teams Make it to Third Round
The U.S. women’s beach volleyball team of Jen Kessy and April Ross and the men’s teams of Matt Fuerbringer and Casey Jennings and Jake Gibb and Sean Rosenthal have all advanced to the third round of their respective SWATCH FIVB World Tour tournaments. 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
Dalhausser, Rogers Finish Fourth in Brazil
Top-seeded Phil Dalhausser (Ormond Beach, Fla.) and Todd Rogers (Santa Barbara, Calif.) put up a fight, but ended up finishing fourth. Read More
Three U.S. Beach Teams Undefeated in Brazil
Three U.S. beach volleyball teams remain undefeated at the US$380,000 Kia Open in Brasilia, Brazil – part of the SWATCH FIVB World Tour – while three others must fight their way through consolation. Read More
Two U.S. Women's Teams Advance in Brazil
Two U.S. women’s beach teams have advanced to the third round of the KIA Open, part of the SWATCH FIVB World Tour. Read More
U.S. Beach Teams Open FIVB Tour in Brazil
Seven U.S. teams are in Brasilia, Brazil this week for the KIA Open, part of the SWATCH FIVB World Beach Volleyball Tour. 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
FIVB Honors Dalhausser, Rogers With Postseason Awards
U.S. beach volleyball player Phil Dalhausser (Ormond Beach, Fla.) was named the SWATCH FIVB World Tour Sportsman of the Year in 2008, along with being honored as top hitter, best blocker and best offensive player. 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
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
U.S. Beach Teams Helping to Bring the Party to Beijing
Are the citizens of the People’s Republic of China ready to have some fun? The U.S. beach volleyball teams are ready to help bring some West Coast style to the Far East this August. Read More
USA Volleyball Nominates Olympic Beach Volleyball Teams
USA Volleyball has announced the eight athletes and four coaches it will nominate for the U.S. Olympic Beach Volleyball Team that will compete at the 2008 Summer Games in Beijing. Read More
Dalhausser, Rogers Win Third-Straight FIVB Title
The U.S. men’s team of Phil Dalhausser (Ormond Beach, Fla.) and Todd Rogers (Santa Barbara, Calif.) captured their third-straight SWATCH FIVB World Tour men’s title on Sunday in Moscow. Read More
Silver Medal Means Golden Ticket
A second-place finish at the US$600,000 Moscow 2008 Grand Slam was good enough to send the U.S. beach volleyball team of Nicole Branagh and Elaine Youngs to the Olympic Games in Beijing. 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
Dalhausser, Rogers Complete U.S. Sweep of Gold Medals in Norway
The U.S. beach volleyball team of Phil Dalhausser and Todd Rogers won the US$600,000 ConocoPhillips Grand Slam in Stavanger, Norway on the Vaagen Harbour centre court. Read More
U.S. Teams Sweep Gold Medals and Women's Podium in Paris
U.S. beach volleyball teams won two gold medals, one silver and one bronze on Sunday at the Henkel Grand Chelem in Paris, a Grand Slam event on the SWATCH FIVB World Tour. Read More
Three U.S. Beach Teams to Play for Gold Medal in Paris
Three U.S. beach volleyball teams will be playing for gold medals on Sunday at the US$600,000 Henkel Grand Chelem in Paris, a SWATCH FIVB World Tour Grand Slam event. 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
May-Treanor, Walsh Get Record-Breaking Victory
Reigning Olympic champions Misty May-Treanor and Kerri Walsh set a record for team gold-medal finishes on the SWATCH FIVB World Tour on Saturday as they won the US$600,000 smart Grand Slam title in Berlin, Germany. Read More
Dalhausser, Rogers Bringing Silver Medals from Berlin
The beach volleyball team of Phil Dalhausser and Todd Rogers came up just shy of bringing the United States a second gold medal from the smart Grand Slam in Berlin, Germany on Sunday. Read More
Fuerbringer, Jennings Win FIVB Bronze Medal in Croatia
The U.S. beach volleyball team of Matt Fuerbringer and Casey Jennings defeated Brazil’s Marcio Araujo and Fabio Magalhaes on Sunday to win the bronze medal at the SWATCH FIVB World Tour event in Zagreb, Croatia. Read More
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