FIVB Men’s Challenger Cup: Portugal Wins Pool A; Cuba Also Clinches Semis Bid
Portugal wrapped up Pool A while Cuba punched a bid to the semifinals as Pool B runner-ups.
USA Moves Into VNL Final Six Despite 44 Errors in 5-Set Loss to France
The United States gave away 44 points on errors in a five-set loss to France on Friday, but clinched its spot in the Final Six regardless of the defeat.
Serbia, China End Final Six Hope for Canada, Japan with Victories
A sweep at the hands of Serbia eliminated Canada from its outside shot at Final Six contention. Japan also was knocked out of the race as Chuan Jiang carried China to a four-set win over Japan with a 26-point effort.
U20 NORCECA Women’s Championship: Cuba & Mexico Reach Semis
Cuba moved on to the semifinals and was later joined by Mexico as USA and the Dominican Republic awaited.
Brenden Sander Makes Debut With the US National Team in #VNL Week 5
Brenden Sander is making his debut with Team USA this weekend in the Volleyball Nations League.
#VNL Pool 20 Preview: France, Italy, Russia, USA
With the top three teams in the VNL standings plus seventh place Italy in Pool 20, it could be considered the group of death in terms of toughness. The Russians and Americans are just mere points away from the Final Six, while Italy will rely on home court advantage to push through.
FIVB Women’s Challenger Cup: Colombia Wraps Up Pool A; Puerto Rico Earns Sweep
Colombia locked up Pool A while Puerto Rico clinched a semifinals bid in a sweep over Australia.
FIVB Men’s Challenger Cup: Czech Republic Wins Pool B; Estonia Downs Kazakhstan
Czech Republic blocked their way to the Pool B win and Estonia improved to 1-1 on day two.
Make-A-Wish Dream of Meeting Jordan Larson Granted in Lincoln, Neb.
In May, Make-A-Wish granted the dream of Chloe Wendling, a 12-year-old cancer survivor, who wanted to meet Jordan Larson and attend a Team USA practice.
Winner of FIVB Men’s/Women’s Challenger Cups to Earn Bid to 2019 #VNL
An adjustment to the rule will have the winners of the Challenger Cup go directly to the 2019 Volleyball Nations League.
