Volleyball

NCAA Women Lincoln ArnealAugust 6, 2024Illinois2023 record, finish: 16-14, 11-9, tied for sixth placeCoach Chris Tamas (131-81 overall and at Illinois), graduate outside hitter Raina Terry; senior libero Caroline Barnes“Last night, and lots of coffee and...

Olympics Beach Travis MewhirterAugust 5, 2024It was going right. All of it. The Kristen Nuss defense, the Taryn Kloth blocking. The shots, the swings, the extended rallies — all going the proper direction for the USA...

Kelly Cheng doesn’t do much with her fingernails. Good thing, too. On Sunday evening in Paris during their first-round playoff matchup with Italians Marta Menegatti and Valentina Gottardi, the length — or lackthereof — of the 6-foot-2 blocker’s nails was...

Olympics Lee FeinswogAugust 4, 2024Monday’s men’s Olympic volleyball quarterfinalsThe seeding:ItalyUSASloveniaFranceGermanyPolandBrazilJapanThe USA (3-0) plays Brazil (1-2) at 9 p.m. local time Monday. The USA opened with a Pool C sweep of Argentina, went five with Germany and...

Less than a week prior to leaving for the Paris Olympic Games, Chase Budinger was laughing about the way the beach volleyball scheduling can tend to go. Occasionally, you’ll see the same team, over and over and over...

Bosnia and Herzegovina’s men’s team, a well-established force, and Italy’s women’s team, an emerging competitor, are set to compete at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games from August 29 to September 7 at North Paris Arena. Bosnia and Herzegovina’s Classic...

Volleyball is celebrated for its dynamic pace and strategic complexity, drawing enthusiasts from across the globe. This sport isn’t just about physical prowess; it’s also a battle of wits, where tactics and game plans play pivotal roles in...

PARIS — A sold-out, predominantly French crowd had South Paris Arena 1 rocking Friday as Le Bleu rallied against Slovenia in men’s Olympic volleyball.But Slovenia came away with a five-set victory by scoring the last four points.That was...