3 Russians, Americans, Brazilians Highlight Yangzhou Men’s Round of 16
Nine of the top 10 seeds moved on to the men’s Round of 16 at the Yangzhou Four Star. Three American teams rounded out the field, which also includes three Russians and three Brazilians.
Flint/Day, Kolinske/Evans Through to Yangzhou Main Draw
Men’s teams from seven countries, including two Russians, and women’s teams from five countries, including three Brazilians and two Americans, are through to the Yangzhou Main Draw after Wednesday’s qualifying.
WATCH LIVE: Bourne/Crabb vs. Myskiv/Samoday in Qinzhou 3-Star Final
Ninth-seeded Americans Trevor Crabb/Tri Bourne will face Russia’s Taras Myskiv/Valeriy Samoday in the men’s gold medal match, in a rematch of a Pool H meeting. The tournament marks Bourne’s return to the FIVB stage just a month after making his first AVP appearance in 18 months away with an autoimmune disorder.
McHugh/Schumann Outlast Canada to Claim Home Gold at #GC2018
It was a battle to the finish, but, in the end, the home crowd went home happy as 20th ranked Australians Christopher McHugh and Damien Schumann outlasted 14th-ranked Canadians Sam Pedlow/Sam Schachter for the Commonwealth Games gold on Thursday.
Australia, Canada Will Battle for #GC2018 Men’s, Women’s Gold
World #1 Melissa Humana-Paredes and Sarah Pavan of Canada will take on No. 19 Mariafe Artacho del Solar and Taliqua Clancy of Australia in the women’s final. On the men’s side, Canada’s Sam Pedlow/Sam Schachter, who are ranked No. 14 in the FIVB World listings, will battle Australia’s No. 20 Christopher McHugh and Damien Schumann for gold.
Two Upsets Highlight Women’s #GC2018 Quarterfinals
Wednesday’s semifinal field has been determined after four men’s and four women’s quarterfinal matches at the Commonwealth Games. The top four men’s teams made it through, but two top 100 teams were knocked out on the women’s side.
Humana-Parades/Pavan Lead #GC2018 Quarterfinals Field
Two Canadian, two Australian and two New Zealander teams won the pool titles at the Commonwealth Games. Quarterfinal action begins Tuesday.
Artacho del Solar/Clancy; O’Deas Wrap Up Pool Titles on #GC2018 Day 3
Commonwealth Games Coolangatta Beachfront; Queensland, Australia April 6-12, 2017 Schedule/Results Aussies Mariafe Artacho del Solar/Taliqua Clancy sewed up the…
Defending Champs Alvaro/Saymon Out in #FTLMajor Qualification Rounds
The No. 2, 3, 4 and 5 qualifiers on the men’s side, including defending Fort Lauderdale gold medalists Alvaro Filho/Saymon Barbosa, the No. 3 seed from Brazil, are out. On the women’s side, Americans Brittany Hochevar/Emily Day were one of eight teams to move on to the main draw.
Americans Dowdy/Pollock, Frishman/Drost Win Gold at Shepparton
It took two hard-fought three-set victories Saturday afternoon, but in the end Americans Amanda Dowdy and Irene Pollock were the…
