Poland Stays Perfect with 3-1 Win over Canada; Russia Blocks Out Korea
Seven service aces and 27 Canadian miscues lifted Poland past Canada and put the home team atop the Volleyball Nations League standings at 3-0 with the maximum nine points, meanwhile Russia put up 12 blocks to end any thoughts of a Korean upset to wrap Pool 3 play on Sunday.
2018 Men’s European Volleyball League Week 1 Update
Turkey and Estonia are the lone 3-0 teams left in the Golden League at the 2018 Men’s European Volleyball League.
Are VNL Struggles a Part of German Coach Gianni’s Plan?
Germany has gotten off to a slow start to the Volleyball Nations League, though coach Andrea Giani has shown the ability to lead teams to unprecedented levels of success.
American Aces Rise, Service Errors Fall in Week 1 of VNL
Even Ben Patch’s 2 service aces and 13 service errors in week 1 were a big improvement from last year.
Japan Survives Iranian Block; French Offense Too Much for Aussies
Yuji Nishida downed 18 kills, part of a team-best 21 point effort, to lead five double-digit scorers in a 3-1 win for Japan and regional foe Iran, while Stephen Boyer crushed 16 kills and led all scorers with 18 points as France overpowered Australia in a Sunday sweep.
2018 Women’s European Volleyball League Week 1 Update
Bulgaria and Czech Republic are the lone undefeated nations in the Golden League as half of pool play has concluded at the Women’s European Volleyball League.
U.S. National Team Setter Lauren Carlini Signs With Igor Volley Novara
Lauren Carlini (center) comes from Scandicci, who placed 2nd behind her new club Igor Novara in last year’s Serie A.
Bulgaria Bests Short-Handed Argentina Squad 3-1
Argentina put up a good fight, winning the first set despite resting middle blocker Pablo Crer and outside hitter Ezequiel Palacios for the entire match, but ran out of gas in the end against a strong Bulgarian block.
Team USA Makes Big Lineup Changes for Sunday at VNL
TJ DeFalco (above) got his first start of the 2018 Volleyball Nations League on Sunday in the United States’ 3-0 win over China.
FIVB Lifts Suspension on Volleyball Federation of India
The suspension was first set in December of 2016, and its lifting coincides with the announcement of a professional volleyball league in India.
