IOC Pushes Peace on Korean Peninsula with 4-Nation Ping Pong Game
In a continued effort to maintain peace and improve relations between North and South Korea, IOC President Thomas Bach has invited the leaders of both nations to Lausanne for diplomatic talks and a friendly game of table tennis on Olympic Day (June 20th).
Women’s #VNL Still Technically Seven Team Race Led by USA
After four weeks of competition, the United States is the only team that has officially punched its ticket to the Volleyball Nations League Final Six due to results. China is in as the host team.
Germany Crushes Argentina, Smarzek Paces Poland Over Belgium
Nineteen-year old Hanna Orthmann took the spotlight after entering the match as a substitute in Set 1 of Germany’s blanking of winless Argentina. Malwina Smarzek dropped a match-high 23 points as Poland edged Serbia in four sets.
Nebraska Names Team Captains for NCAA Title Defense in 2018
Melissa Foecke (above) was Nebraska’s kills leader last season and returns this year as captain.
Nebraska Coach John Cook Causes Social Media Stir With Tweet
After Tweeting about Nebraska’s willingness to visit the White House to celebrate their volleyball national championship, head coach John Cook’s account is no longer visible on Thursday.
Dutch Rally Past Serbia in 5, Italy Blasts Dominican Republic
Italy bested the Dominican Republic in all phases of the game in an important sweep to keep Italy in the VNL Final Six race with its fifth straight win. The Netherlands rallied from two sets down to keep pace in the Final Six race, with help from 19 blocks and 33 Serbian miscues.
Texas Tech Announces 2018 Slate with 11 Home Matches
Texas Tech volleyball head coach Tony Graystone announced on Wednesday the program’s 2018 volleyball schedule, which features a home tournament on opening weekend and 11 total matches at United Supermarkets Arena.
Bulgarian Setter Georgi Bratoev Expects to Return for World Champs
Bulgarian setter Georgi Bratoev will return in time for the 2018 World Championships that begin in September, confirming the expectation of…
Japan Rallies From Down 2-0 to Top Thailand, Turkey Sweeps Korea
Turkey won its third straight match in Thailand with a dominant offensive showing in a sweep of South Korea. Japan mounted an awe-inspiring comeback effort, rallying from down 2-0 in the match, down five points in Set 4 and facing two match-points in Set 5 to steal away a victory over Thailand.
2017 AVP Rookie of the Year Alix Klineman Joins adidas Family
adidas today announced multi-year partnerships with 2017 AVP Beach Volleyball Rookie of the Year Alix Klineman.
18 Blocks, 30 Points by Caixeta Lift Brazil Past Russia in 5 Sets
Russia outscored Brazil in the match, but was unable to get past 18 blocks and a 30-point effort by star Tandara Caixeta in a five-set loss on Thursday.
Douglas Souza Transfers to Taubate
Douglas Souza has signed with a new team for the upcoming season.
Bartsch-Hackley Helps USA Women to Sweep of China, 10th Straight Win
Michelle Bartsch-Hackley racked up a match-high 18 points to guide the United States to a sweep of host China, its 10th straight win in Volleyball Nations League play.
Jenny Jordan Johnson Named to UCLA Athletic Hall of Fame
The members of the Class of 2018 are: Nikki Blue (women’s basketball), Kevin Chappell (men’s golf), Lynn “Buck” Compton (baseball/football), Larry Farmer (men’s basketball), Amanda Freed (softball), Jenny Johnson Jordan (women’s volleyball), Eric Lindroth (men’s water polo),and Stella Sampras Webster (women’s tennis).
