Articles by Blair Lambert

Poland Names Their Roster for the World Championships

Poland’s coach, Vital Heynen, has named his roster for the FIVB World Championships. Pawel Zatorski and Dawid Konarski are trying to get back on top of the podium in Italy this October.

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Samuelle Tuia Signs With German Champions in Berlin

Samuel Tuia signed with the Berlin Recycling Volleys. The French outside hitter has played the last 4 seasons in Turkey.

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#VNL Men’s Semifinals Preview

Brazil may not be the favorites entering the semifinals of the #VNL, but they reached the final of the World League 4 of the last 5 times and 14 times since 2001.

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#VNL Update: United States Uses Entirely New Lineup Against Russia.

The United States used an entirely different starting lineup on Friday against Russia than the day before. John Speraw has now started all 14 players on his roster in the VNL Final Six.

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#VNL Final Six Scenarios for July 6, 2018: One Last Spot

Brazil went from the brink of elimination to the semifinals behind 8 blocks from Lucas Saatkamp. Who else has qualified and who else has a chance going into Friday?

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United States Qualifies for #VNL Semifinals, Sander Leaves Injured

With a 3-0 win over Poland, the United States qualifies for the VNL Semifinals with Russia in Pool B. Taylor Sander left the match with an injury late in the 3rd set.

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UPDATE: Russia Qualifies for the #VNL Semifinals

Dmitry Kovalev and Russia are the first to qualify for the VNL semifinals. They clinched a spot in the semifinals when the United States took a 2-0 lead over Poland on Thursday.

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Sander and Patch in the Starting Lineup for the United States

Ben Patch got the start at opposite for the Unite States in their VNL Final Six opening match against Poland. Matt Anderson and Taylor Sander started at outside hitter.

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#VNL Final Six Scenarios for July 5, 2018: Who Can Clinch?

Aaron Russell and the United States can clinch a spot in the VNL semifinals with a win over Poland. Russia and France can also clinch a spot even though they have the day off.

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#VNL Final Six Day 1 Recap: Russia Dominates, France Survives

Stephen Boyer led France on Wednesday with 23 points in France’s 3-2 win over Brazil. In the other match, Russia handled Poland 3-1 while getting double-digit production out of 4 players.

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