More Drama Surrounds Simon’s Transfer to Lube Civitanova
Though he is still under contract with Sada Cruzeiro until the end of the 2019 season, Robertlandy Simon has left Brazil to head to Italy. He claims there are legal issues with his contract and has not plans on returning to Sada.
Belogorie Gets Foreign Reinforcements in Petric and Perrin
John Perrin and Nemanja Petrić will be the foreign players on the Belogorie Belgorod this upcoming season. They finished 5th last year and missed out on a spot in the CEV Champions League.
Spain’s Jimenez/Rojas, Germany’s John/Stadie Pull Upsets at WUBC
Two German teams highlight the World University Beach Championships quarterfinal field after Wednesday’s Round 2 matchups.
Little Rock Slated to Face 12 RPI 150 Teams in 2018
The Trojans are set to play 29 matches in 2018, including seven home matches at the Jack Stephens Center, and 12 against teams that finished in the top 150 of last year’s RPI.
Sara Bonifacio to Busto Arsizio
Sara Bonifacio has signed with Unet E-Work Busto Arsizio for the 2018-2019 season.
3 NCAA Beach Teams On to World University Championship Quarterfinals
The NCAA beach volleyball scene remains in the world spotlight as three collegiate sides have made their way to the World University Beach Championships final eight.
Brazil Edges Argentina in 5 to Earn Pan Am Semis Berth; Columbia Wins
Columbia picked up its second win of the Pan Am Cup, smoking Mexico in a sweep. Meanwhile, Brazil kept its stranglehold atop Group C and punched its ticket to the semis with a five-set win over Argentina.
Long-Time German Captain Jochen Schops Retires from National Team
Schops has been named Germany’s best volleyball player 3 times and was the MVP of the Polish League as recently as 2015. He’ll continue to play professionally.
USA Sweeps Puerto Rico for Pan Am Cup Pool B Title, Cuba Wins 3-0
Cuba carried the momentum from Monday’s five-set win over the United States to a sweep of Trinidad and Tobago on Tuesday. Meanwhile, the Americans bounced back with a sweep of Group B leader Puerto Rico to claim the pool title with 11 points.
