2017 NCAA Tournament: First Look At Projected Auto & At-Large Bids
We’re about three weeks out of the NCAA’s 2017 Women’s Volleyball Selection Show, and though much is still in flux, it’s never too early to start looking towards the projected qualifiers and bubble teams for this year’s tournament.
Brazil Olympic Committee Still Suspended But NOC Rights Returned
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has voted to lift one small part of the Brazilian Olympic Committee (COB)’s suspension, allowing it to participate in several important organizational meetings this week.
Men’s Transfers Dropping Significantly, Women’s Rising in NCAA
Transfer rate among male volleyball players in the NCAA has been cut almost in half since 2004, while women’s transfers have actually risen.
Idaho High School Team Suspended Two Games For Alleged Hazing
A high school volleyball team in South Fremont, Idaho has been suspended for two games in response to an alleged hazing incident.
Australian Volleyball Coach Arrested For Explicit Texts To Minor
An Australian volleyball coach has been arrested and accused of sending sexually explicit messages online to a 15-year-old he met at a tournament.
95 of 96 Individual Athletes From McLaren Report Won’t Be Charged
95 of 96 individual athletes named in the McLaren Report will not be sanctioned with anti-doping rule violations after their nations’ anti-doping organizations could not find enough evidence to prove a violation.
IOC Elects Former UN Secretary Ban Ki-Moon To Head Ethics Commission
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) elected a new Chair, and elected or re-elected four members of its Ethics Commission during the IOC Session today, following a proposal by its Executive Board in July.
IOC Awards Paris 2024, Los Angeles 2028 Olympics
The International Olympic Committee has officially selected the host cities for both of the next two Summer Olympics, naming Paris to host 2024 and Los Angeles to host 2028.
IOC Modifies Athlete Oaths In Advance of Winter Olympics
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has shortened the oaths taken by athletes, coaches and officials during the Olympic opening ceremonies. The change will take effect at the 2018 Winter Olympics in PyeongChang, South Korea.
Three Russian Cyclists Sue WADA, McLaren After Missing Olympics
Three Russian cyclists are suing the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) and investigator Richard McLaren for damages after McLaren’s report to WADA kept…