China’s Top Scorer Gong Xinagyu Leaves Match with Ankle Injury
China’s Gong Xiangyu led her team in scoring on Thursday, but left late in the match with an apparent ankle injury.
Turkey, Germany Wrap up Pool Play with Four-Set Wins
A 20-point lead in kills was the difference for Turkey in a hotly contested match with China to wrap up VNL play. The Dutch edged Germany in every way in a four-set victory to cap its VNL preliminary round efforts.
Kevin Le Roux Rejoins France for Week 4 of Nations League
Veteran French middle blocker Kevin Le Roux will rejoin his teammates in Varna, Bulgaria after resting last week.
Irvan Brar Signs 1st Professional Contract, Is Heading to SWD Duren
SWD Duren continues its tradition of signing Canadian players
OG Gold Medalist Bruno Blames Beach VBall’s Amateurism For Break-Up
After 4.5 years together, current Olympic Champions Alison Cerutti and Bruno Schmidt decided to end their partnership
2018 Women’s #EuroLeague: Bulgaria & Hungary Clinch Challenger Cup Berths
Hungary and Bulgaria earned semifinal victories to clinch a bid to the 2018 FIVB Women’s Challenger Cup and a spot in the finals.
Cuban Oreol Camejo Is Granted Russian Citizenship
Camejo, now 31 years of age, would have to wait at least 2 years before making his debut for Russia’s national team
Brazil’s Government Cuts Sports Funding, Volleyball Legends React
Brazil’s government issued a law tunneling money from sports into public security
Keith Barnett Promoted to Associate Head Coach at Air Force
Keith Barnett was recently promoted to associate head coach of the Air Force volleyball team, head coach Marc Swindle announced today.
Brazil’s Maurício Will Miss 3 Weeks After Suffering Abdominal Injury
Brazil currently ranks 2nd in VNL’s standings, with an 8-1 record
Canadian Youngster Brandon Koppers Signs With Polish Powerhouse Zaksa
This will be Koppers’ first professional volleyball adventure outside of Canada
Men’s #EuroLeague: Estonia Downs Czech for Gold, Turkey Claims Bronze
Estonia took down Czech for Gold while Turkey earned bronze from Portugal on the final day of the Golden League of the European Volleyball League.
James Shaw Releases a Statement About His Plans for Next Year
James Shaw has decided not to play professional volleyball in order to finish his education. Shaw published a blog titled “Plans” in which he explains his decision.
Italy Leaves Simone Giannelli off Week 4 Roster of #VNL
Simone Giannelli is the latest Italian starter to be left home to rest, in spite of the team teetering in 7th place and on the verge of a spot in the Final 6.
20 Boys Named to AVCA High School Senior All-American List
The American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) is proud to announce its 12th annual High School Senior All-America Team for boys’ volleyball. This year’s group represents 17 high schools from across the country.
