Archive for May 2017

Netherlands, Azerbaijan Sweep Foes in Pool E, Stand 2-0

After two days of competition in Baku, Azerbaijan, the Netherlands and host Azerbaijan sit atop Pool E with a pair of victories, while Ukraine and Israel follow with one apiece.

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Serbian Coach: “We Are Out to Defend Our Gold Medal”

Defending World League champions Serbia have one goal in mind: another gold medal. Last year, Serbia won their first-ever World League…

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Jersey Fashion: Brazil 2017 Men & Women

At the beginning of 2017, the Confederation of Brazilian Volleyball (CBV) made a surprising announcement about their jersey supplier. After…

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Portugal, Estonia Score Upsets on Pool F First Day

No. 27 Portugal upset No. 14 France in five sets, No. 32 Estonia defeated No. 24 Finland in four and No. 3 Germany swept Slovenia.  

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April Ross Makes World Tour Return Following Split From Walsh Jennings

The FIVB World Tour event in Moscow will feature a tournament structure much like that of the previous stop in Rio.

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Seeds Hold True As Belarus, Italy, Belgium Dominate

Italy, Belgium and Belarus cruised to sweeps of their respective foes to kick off Pool D play in Kortrijk, Belgium.

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South Korean Star Kim Yeon-kuong Signs Mega-Deal to Leave Turkey

While specific terms of the deal were not announced, it is believed that the one-year contract will keep her as the highest-paid volleyball player in the world.

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Kosovo Women Make International Debut vs. Turkey in Euro Qualifying

Turkey, host Bulgaria and Romania swept the competition to kick off Pool C play in Sofia, Bulgaria.

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Greece Edges Hungary to Keep Pace with Russia, Croatia in Pool A

Russia and Croatia held rankings in a pair of sweeps, while No. 23 Greece took No. 17 Hungary in a five-set affair.

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Perusic/Schweiner Advance To Main Draw Due To Last Minute Withdrawal

16 teams move on to the main draw of the FIVB World Tour event in Moscow, with eight men’s and eight women’s team advancing.

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