Sweeps Abound In World League Pool C1
France swept Bulgaria 3-0 and Russia pulled the same feat against Argentina, as the top two teams in Pool C1 flexed their muscle on day 1.
Canada Drops Belgium In 5-Setter In Pool B Opener
Serbia rose to the top of Pool B with a throttling of the United States, while Canada outlasted Belgium in a five-set thriller to earn a win.
Harrison, Pottharst, Cook Earn VB Australia Life Member Status
Volleyball Australia has honored its top players of the past year with its Annual Awards, including three new “life members”…
Tatiana Kosheleva To Stay In Turkey, Transfer To Galatasaray
Despite reports indicating she’d land in Japan, star Russian outside hitter Tatiana Kosheleva will be staying in Turkey for next season, transferring to Galatasaray from Eczacibasi.
Colorado Exempts Team USA Athletes From Taxes On Olympic Earnings
The Colorado state legislature has passed a bill exempting most Team USA athletes from paying state taxes on bonuses or medals won at the Olympics or Paralympics.
Tri Bourne Withdraws From FIVB World Tour After ‘Freak Illness’
Team USA’s Tri Bourne was absent from the FIVB World Tour event in Rio and will be out of competition for the foreseeable future as he deals with a “freak illness” and returns from surgery.
Dal Zotto Invites Bernardinho To Brazilian Staff For Champions Cup
New Brazilian head coach Renan Dal Zotto is looking to the powers of the past for extra guidance at The 2017 Champions Cup. The new Brazilian skipper has invited former Brazilian head coach Bernardo ‘Bernardinho’ Rezende to join the team’s staff.
Isinbayeva To Step Down As RUSADA Chair
Famed pole vaulter Yelena Isinbayeva will step down from her role as chairwoman of RUSADA (the Russian Anti-Doping Agency), in order for the Russian organization to gain back its WADA compliance.
Brazil Names U20 Women’s Roster For 2017
Brazil has named its roster for the Women’s U20 Championships, 17 athletes including some of the nation’s brightest young talents.
Brazil Plans To Attend All 6 Age Group World Champs in 2017
Brazil’s volleyball federation announced that it plans to attend all six age group world championships in the coming year.
