Category: Olympic Stud of the Day Aug 21, 2008
I had to -- they rhyme. And, of course, both Americans won gold. (Entertainment Weekly)
Beach volleyball preview: U.S. May-Treanor/Walsh seek to repeat glory Aug 20, 2008
Men's beach volleyball legend and three-time Olympic champion of the United States Karch Kiraly also prized the partnership of May-Treanor and Walsh "the best ever". Strong psychology is another significant weapon for the U.S. duo to perform well. (Xinhuanet, China)
BLOG: Kerri Walsh talks about her first week in Beijing Aug 19, 2008
We've had the honor and privilege of training with/against Mike Dodd and Karch Kiraly for the past two training sessions ... Troy Tanner, gold medalist, Karch Kiraly, 3 time gold medalist and Mike Dodd, silver medalist--how lucky are we to have such talents and more importantly, truly wonderful people, on our side. (USA Today -- Sports)
Playing in pain Aug 14, 2008
One of the most amazing things about Walsh's and May-Treanor's winning streak to beach volleyball legend Karch Kiraly is that they have been able to keep it going despite Walsh's surgery at the end of last season. Kiraly, a veteran of multiple shoulder surgeries during his long career, says that he kept feeling stronger and stronger for a 24-month period after the surgery. (USA Today -- Sports)
Latvia sinks America's best on the beach Aug 10, 2008
Karch Kiraly on the 2007 world champions. Photos. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Stanford volleyball heritage at the Games Aug 9, 2008
Walsh and May-Treanor worked out with Karch Kiraly, a two-time Olympic gold medalist indoors in 1984 and 1988, and a 1996 Olympic beach volleyball gold medalist, and Mike Dodd, 1996 Olympic silver medalist, on Thursday. Dodd, 50, is in Beijing as the coach of the No. 2 U.S. men's team of Jake Gibb and Sean Rosenthal, while Kiraly, 47, is a commentator for NBC.. (Palo Alto Online, CA)
Beach volleyball is back in all its glory Aug 9, 2008
The stadium seats 12,200, which NBC analyst Karch Kiraly calls "the biggest stadium almost any of these players have played beach volleyball in.". At the 2004 Olympics in Athens, a splash was made when scantily clad dancers from Spain's Canary Islands were brought in to entertain the fans. (Scripps Howard News Wire)
Olympians Pick The Perfect Athlete Aug 8, 2008
No chance, according to former Olympic volleyball player Karch Kiraly, who won gold medals with Team USA in the 1984 Los Angeles and 1988 Seoul games. "It's the quest for perfection that makes athletes great," says Kiraly. (Forbes)
May-Treanor, Walsh still sandblasting volleyball foes Aug 5, 2008
"You take the two best women to play the sport and put them together and, well, it doesn't exactly stink," Karch Kiraly says. Kiraly would know a little something about this. (USA Today -- Sports)
Pac-10 Announces Volleyball Telecast Schedule Aug 1, 2008
Announcers Paul Sunderland, Karch Kiraly and Holly McPeak, fresh from their coverage of volleyball at the Beijing Olympic Games, will comprise the broadcast crew for the Pac-10 matches. The Pac-10 is coming off a stellar 2007 campaign in which three teams reached the Final Four and a record seven players earned First Team AVCA All-America honors. (Pac-10.org)
Watch the AST Dew Tour LIVE!Sat., 1-2 p.m. ET only online Jul 19, 2008
2:30 p.m. - 4 p.m.AVPCommentators: Chris Marlowe, Karch Kiraly, Heather Cox, Mike DoddSite: Brooklyn, NY* Available in High Definition ... 2:30 p.m. - 4 p.m.AVPCommentators: Chris Marlowe, Karch Kiraly, Heather Cox, Mike DoddSite: Brooklyn, NY* Available in High Definition. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Beach volleyball finally all over the map Jul 18, 2008
The first four gold medalists Karch Kiraly and Kent Steffes in Atlanta in 1996, and Dain Blanton and Eric Fonoimoana in 2000 in Sydney grew up and learned the sport on the beaches of California. But times have changed. (USA Today -- Sports)
Volleyball: May & Walsh win record 90th straight Jul 14, 2008
July 13: Chris Marlowe and and Karch Kiraly look ahead to next week's AVP tournament in Brooklyn ... Chris Marlowe and Karch Kiraly preview their chances. (MSNBC -- Sports)
The British Open Jul 13, 2008
Phil Dalhausser and partner Todd Rogers should be gold medal favorites, say Karch Kiraly and Chris Marlowe. Multimedia& features. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Guest conductors Jul 13, 2008
Boxing Legends George Foreman '99 Joe Frazier '00 Muhammad Ali '99 Roy Jones Jr. '05PGA Zach Johnson '07LPGA Beth Bauer '03 Christie Kerr '03 Natalie Gulbis '03Olympians Bonnie Blair '98 Jennifer Gutierrez '00 Josh Davis '00 Bruce Jenner '03 Karch Kiraly '99 Nancy Kerrigan '99 Nicole Bobek '00 Misty May-Treanor '08Hockey Kevyn Adams '08 Adam Burish '08 Coach Alpo Suhonen '00 Coach Brian Sutter '01 Chicago Wolves '00, '02 Chris Chelios '98-'03, '07 Bobby Hull (HOF) '08 Brett Hull '03 Tony... (ESPN -- Baseball)
Wrapup: Walsh, May focused | Watch AVP on NBC! Jul 8, 2008
SATURDAY, JULY 122:30 p.m. 4 p.m.AVPCommentators: Chris Marlowe, Karch Kiraly, Heather Cox, Mike DoddSite: Chicago, IL4 p.m. 6 p.m.AMERICAN CENTURY CHAMPIONSHIPCommentators: Dan Hicks, Roger Maltbie, Gary Koch, Mark Rolfing, Jimmy RobertsSite: Lake Tahoe, NV*Available in High Definition ... SUNDAY, JULY 131:30 p.m. 3 p.m.AVPCommentators: Chris Marlowe, Karch Kiraly, Heather Cox, Mike DoddSite: Chicago, IL3 p.m. 6 p.m.AMERICAN CENTURY CHAMPIONSHIPCommentators: Dan... (MSNBC -- Sports)
More of this story Jul 1, 2008
I got to see the AVP players from Hermosa Beach and Karch Kiraly. It was like being around royalty and knowing that I compete with them; it was amazing, he said. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
True Blue Celebration Another Success Jun 10, 2008
There were autographed items from some of the top athletes and coaches in UCLA history, including John Wooden, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Bill Walton, Troy Aikman, Don MacLean, Kenny Easley, Gary Beban, Tracy Murray, Karch Kiraly and Gail Goodrich, just to name a few. There were various vacation packages, restaurant packages, entertainment packages and all types of autographed uniforms from UCLA players and other local teams. (Uclabruins.com)
Beach volleyball star Kerri Walsh is confident surgery has left her better than ever Jun 8, 2008
Search post-gazette NOW. Kerri Walsh still has a long, ugly scar running down the front of her right shoulder, a constant reminder of the rather primitive surgery she had nearly a decade ago. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Knights living out volleyball fairy tale May 2, 2008
"It was an absolute knock down, drag out fight to the finish."It occurred in the Karch Kiraly Tournament of Champions, a 16-team event that attracted 10 schools ranked among the nation's top 50. Bullard finished fourth, Clovis West seventh and Buchanan 10th. (Fresno Bee -- Sports)
First to 100 Trivia - The Complete Quiz May 2, 2008
A. Karch Kiraly B. Ricci Luyties C. Stein Metzger ... During Karch Kiraly's first season of UCLA men's volleyball, who was the other setter on the 1979 NCAA Title team. (Uclabruins.com)
Karch Kiraly to be Inducted into U.S. Olympic Hall of Fame Apr 17, 2008
Karch KiralyPhoto by Eliot J. Schehter, Getty Images Sport ... CHICAGO, IL - Karch Kiraly, the only volleyball player to win three Olympic gold medals, is one of nine Olympians who will be inducted into the U.S. Olympic Hall of Fame Presented by Allstate, the USOC announced this week. (Uclabruins.com)
Notes: Speedo suit still has some skeptics Apr 16, 2008
The class also includes Bruce Baumgartner, Brian Boitano, Oscar de La Hoya, Karch Kiraly, J. Michael Plumb, David Robinson, Amy Van Dyken, Lones W. Wigger Jr. and John Morgan. Coach Carlo Fassi, skater Carol Heiss Jenkins and the 1996 women's gymnastics team will also be inducted June 19 in Chicago. (USA Today -- Sports)
Samuelson, '96 gymnasts inducted into Oly Hall Apr 16, 2008
Joining Samuelson in this year's class are: Karch Kiraly, a three-time Olympian in volleyball; Bruce Baumgartner, who won gold, silver and bronze medals in wrestling; gold medal figure skater Brian Boitano; boxer Oscar de La Hoya; original Dream Team member David Robinson; swimmer Amy Van Dyken, a six-time gold medalist; J. Michael Plumb, an eight-time Olympian who has marched in more opening ceremonies than any other U.S. athlete; Lones W. Wigger Jr., a double gold medalist in shooting; and... (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- More)
Samuelson leads Olympic Hall class Apr 16, 2008
Also in this year's class:* Karch Kiraly, a three-time Olympian in volleyball. Bruce Baumgartner, who won gold, silver and bronze medals in wrestling. (News & Observer -- Sports)
UCLA to Reward Championship Athletes Mar 15, 2008
Championship # Team Representative 39 1979 Men's Tennis Blaine Willenberg 42 1982 Men's Volleyball Karch Kiraly 75 1997 Women's Gymnastics Leah Homma 96 2005 Women's Water Polo Thalia Munroe. Saturday, December 15 MBB vs. Idaho State. (Uclabruins.com)
Figure skating scores have heads spinning Mar 4, 2008
Joan Benoit Samuelson, who won the inaugural Olympic women's marathon in 1984, is among the finalists for the USOC Hall of Fame, along with basketball players David Robinson and Teresa Edwards, boxer Oscar de la Hoya, swimmer Mary T. Meagher, volleyball player Karch Kiraly, and figure skater Brian Boitano, among others. Candidates for the team category include the 1992 Dream Team in men's basketball, the 1996 women's gymnastics Magnificent 7, and the 1998 women's ice hockey team. (Boston Globe)
Karch Kiraly Nominated for USOC Hall of Fame Feb 28, 2008
Karch KiralyPhoto by Eliot J. Schehter, Getty Images Sport ... Karch Kiraly, considered one of the greatest volleyball players in history, is one of 18 nominees for the USOC Hall of Fame, USA Volleyball announced this week. (Uclabruins.com)
Dreams come true Feb 22, 2008
The Karch Kiraly Youth Volleyball Camp will be held July 21-25. The tournaments and events will attract thousands of players, organizers, scouts, coaches and fans from across the country. (Prep Sports Sports -- Rivals.com)
Conference Volleyball Rivals Visit Pauley This Week Feb 5, 2008
The USC match will be aired live on FSN/Prime Ticket with Paul Sunderland, Karch Kiraly and Steve Obradovich at the mike. Prior to the USC match, UCLA will retire the jersey of , who was inducted into the UCLA Athletics Hall of Fame in November. (Uclabruins.com)
Bruins Begin Four-Match Homestand Wednesday vs. Cal Baptist Jan 29, 2008
Former Lakers radio broadcaster Paul Sunderland and UCLA alumnus Karch Kiraly will call the action. The 31st Annual Kilgour Cup is scheduled for Sat. (Uclabruins.com)
Bruins Continue Home Stand vs. UCSD, Long Beach State Jan 16, 2008
The Bruins will host USC at 7 p.m. that evening and the match will be broadcast on FSN Prime Ticket with another UCLA Hall of Famer, Karch Kiraly, working as a commentator. (Uclabruins.com)
Georgia Tech's Roberto Castro Receives NCAA Top VIII Award Jan 4, 2008
The list of past recipients of the Top VIII Award includes Heisman Trophy winners Pat Haden, Archie Griffin, Doug Flutie, Ty Detmer, Gino Torretta and Danny Wuerffel, Olympic swimmers John Naber, Tracy Caulkins and Jenny Thompson, basketball All-Americans Darrell Griffith, Cheryl Miller, David Robinson and Rebecca Lobo, and Olympic volleyball player Karch Kiraly. The Top VIII Award winners are selected by the NCAA Honors Committee, which comprises eight athletics administrators at member... (Theacc.com)
West Coast Powers Collide as UCLA Travels to Stanford for NCAA Regionals Dec 5, 2007
BRUINS FACE FAMILIAR FOES AT STANFORD REGIONAL The eighth-seeded Bruins (22-10) travel north to Stanford for NCAA Regional play this weekend, facing Pac-10 rival Oregon (22-10) in the round of 16 on Friday at 7 p.m. With a win on Friday, UCLA will face the winner of the Stanford (29-2)-Cal Poly (23-7) match on Saturday at 8:30 p.m. All matches from the Stanford Regional will be televised live on ESPNU with Tracy Warren providing play-by-play and former UCLA men's volleyball player Karch Kiraly... (Uclabruins.com)
No. 7 California Volleyball Goes Down In Five To No. 4 Stanford Nov 24, 2007
The match was filmed for broadcast by Fox Sports Net with Paul Sunderland calling the action and Karch Kiraly and Holly McPeak providing color commentary. The tape delayed match will be shown Sunday, Nov. 25 at 4 p.m. on FSN in the Bay Area. (Calbears.com)
No. 7 California Closes Out Regular Season With Showdown At No. 4 Stanford Nov 20, 2007
The Big Spike will be broadcast by Fox Sports Net on a delay with Paul Sunderland calling the action along with Holly McPeak and Karch Kiraly providing color ... Paul Sunderland will be calling the action alongside of volleyball legends Holly McPeak and Karch Kiraly, both of whom will be providing color commentary. (Calbears.com)
Karch Kiraly Nov 16, 2007
Life on the beach comes to an end for volleyball icon. Posted: Thursday November 15, 2007 10:50AM; Updated: Thursday November 15, 2007 10:50AM. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Dukule Earns BIG EAST Player of the Week, U of L moves to No. 17 nationally Nov 6, 2007
The Cardinals and the Irish will play on ESPNU with Krista Blunk providing play-by-play and three-time Olympic gold medallist Karch Kiraly doing color analysis. (Uoflsports.com)
No. 6 USC Faces No. 9 UCLA On Friday At The Galen Center Oct 31, 2007
FOX Sports Net will broadcast the match on a tape-delayed basis with Paul Sunderland, Holly McPeak and Karch Kiraly calling the action. Friday's winner will also receive five points towards the Lexus Gauntlet standings. (Pac-10.org)
Bruins Look to Rebound Against USC Oct 30, 2007
Paul Sunderland will handle the play-by-play duties with analysts and former UCLA volleyball standouts Holly McPeak and Karch Kiraly. MORE LEXUS GAUNTLET POINTS UP FOR GRABS The women's volleyball team, which earned the first five points of the Lexus Gauntlet season with their win over USC on Oct. 5, hopes to extend UCLA's lead in the Lexus Gauntlet standings on Friday. (Uclabruins.com)
UCLA Wraps Up First Half of Pac-10 Play at Washington and Washington State Oct 16, 2007
Paul Sunderland will handle the play-by-play duties with analysts and former UCLA volleyball standouts Holly McPeak and Karch Kiraly. BRUINS ON THE TUBE Beginning Thursday against Washington, UCLA women's volleyball will be featured three straight weeks on Fox Sports Net's Pac-10 Match of the Week. (Uclabruins.com)
No. 10 Cal Volleyball Meets Oregon Schools On The Road Oct 3, 2007
BEAR NOTES: The No. 10 California volleyball team (10-4, 0-3 Pac-10) plays its first conference matches away from Haas Pavilion this week as they face No. 19 Oregon (14-2, 3-1) on Thursday, Oct. 4 at 7 p.m. and Oregon State (8-8, 1-3) on Friday, Oct. 5 at 7 p.m. The Cal-Oregon match will be broadcast by Fox Sports Net with Paul Sunderland, Holly McPeak and Karch Kiraly calling the on-court action. The FSN broadcast will be shown via tape delay on Oct. 7 and Oct. 11 both times at noon. (Calbears.com)
Kiraly hosting inaugural U.S. Open of Beach Volleyball Sep 21, 2007
HUNTINGTON BEACH Freshly retired from the pro beach volleyball circuit, Karch Kiraly will host the inaugural U.S. Open of Beach Volleyball this weekend at the Huntington Beach Pier. Kiraly would have entered the tournament but he tore a calf muscle in early July on the AVP Tour stop at Seaside Heights, N.J.. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
This Week in Pac-10 Volleyball Sep 18, 2007
Paul Sunderland calls the action, while Karch Kiraly will provide commentary. Six Pac-10 teams grace the CSTV/AVCA Top 25 - No. 2 Stanford, No. 4 USC, No. 5 UCLA, No. 8 Washington, No. 11 California, and No. 24 Oregon. (Pac-10.org)
For volleyball legend Kiraly, one last day at the beach Aug 31, 2007
By David Leon Moore, USA TODAY Karch Kiraly was 36 years old, getting up there in years for an elite athlete ... He also has begun a series of Karch Kiraly Volleyball Academies ... Carrying his gear, Karch Kiraly heads home after a session on the beach near his home in California. (USA Today -- Sports)
Karch Kiraly TV Special to Air Monday Night Aug 21, 2007
Karch KiralyPhoto by Eliot J. Schechter, Getty Images Sport ... UCLA alumnus and volleyball legend Karch Kiraly will be featured in a 30-minute special tonight at 10:30 p.m. (PDT) on FSN following the Angels-Yankees game. (Uclabruins.com)
ESPNU addition boosts digital cable sports tier Aug 17, 2007
" This year on ESPN, he'll be joined by guitarists Brian Setzer (Stray Cats), Richie Sambora (Bon Jovi), signer Gretchen Wilson, keyboardist John Ondrasik (Five for Fighting), bassist Bootsy Collins (Parliament Funkadelic) and drummer Cindy Blackman (Lenny Kravitz).- DirecTV is launching a new service that will enable its "2007 NFL Sunday Ticket" customers to access an Internet stream of games on their PC or laptop via a SuperFan option.- NBC's "Sunday Night Football" finished its inaugural... (North County Times)
Hitting it off Aug 14, 2007
So says Karch Kiraly, who knows a thing or two about being the best of the best. A three-time Olympic champ who's been called the Michael Jordan of beach volleyball, Kiraly says Posh Spice's significant other only can do so much. (Boston Globe)
Manhattan Beach Title Successfully Defended by Rogers and Dalhausser Aug 14, 2007
Prior to Sunday, beach legends Karch Kiraly and Kent Steffes were the last duo to defend a Manhattan title as they won three straight between 1991 and 1993. A total of seven men's teams now have multiple titles in Manhattan Beach, while five have successfully defended their crowns in a tournament that began in 1960 and is the longest continually running event on tour. (Ucsbgauchos.com)
Dalhausser, Rogers win 2nd straight Manhattan Beach volleyball title Aug 13, 2007
Their names were engraved on the Manhattan Beach pier as the first repeat champions since Karch Kiraly and Kent Steffes from 1991-93. Leading 21-20 in the first game, Scott stuffed Rogers at the net for the winner. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Injury keeps Kiraly out of Manhattan Beach tourney Aug 10, 2007
Karch Kiraly, 46, who is retiring after this season, is not playing this week because of a calf injury. He won Manhattan Beach 10 times, most recently in 2004. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Lambert is stoked about homecoming Aug 7, 2007
Lambert said the event is meaningful for him because it is the spot where he won his first AVP title with then-partner Karch Kiraly, in 2004. This year's competition, which runs Thursday through Sunday, will be the career finale for Kiraly, a beach legend and three-time Olympic gold medalist. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
ESPN will blow out debut, even if Beckham blows it off Jul 20, 2007
"Ratings game MLS telecasts on ESPN averaged an 0.2 last season and are stuck on the same number this season.The best the MLS has done on ESPN is an 0.4 in 1996.World Cup ratings show that Americans are interested in the sport and will watch, but only on the world stage. The domestic version has struggled on TV.That's why Saturday's game with Beckham is important.Asked about a ratings number, ESPN's McNeeley wouldn't commit. But anything short of a 2.0 would probably be a disappointment.More... (North County Times)
Brazilians succeed Americans as kings of beach volleyball Jul 19, 2007
Young Emanuel Rego recalls being one of the few Brazilians who sought out American star Karch Kiraly to get his photo taken with the champ. Now the roles have changed. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Press Releases Jul 6, 2007
com Video Feature: W. Volleyball, M/W Soccer - UCLA Launches The Bruin Varsity Club - UCLA Athletics Partners Up With Marathon Kids Los Angeles - Eight New Members To Be Inducted Into UCLA Hall of Fame - 2005-06 Student Athletes of the Week - Dan Guerrero Speaks With Athletic Management Magazine - Golf Digest Names UCLA Men No. 1; Women No. 2 - Ed Kezirian Named Associate Athletic Director for Academic Services - ESPNU's UCLA Cram Session Begins Tuesday Night at 10:30 PST - Three UCLA Athletes... (Uclabruins.com)
Clovis West coach may be named Jun 14, 2007
Call: (800) 877-3400. Multimedia / Interactive. (Fresno Bee -- Sports)
South Bay Daily Breeze Coverage Jun 12, 2007
Top seeds Phil Dalhausser and Todd Rogers, aiming to win their sixth title of the year, advanced to today's semifinals at the AVP Crocs Tour Atlanta Open with a 21-17, 21-16 win over fourth-seeded Karch Kiraly and Kevin Wong. Mike Lambert and Stein Metzger, champions in Huntington Beach earlier this season, also advanced with a hard-fought 19-21, 21-19, 15-11 win over No. 2 seeds Jake Gibb and Sean Rosenthal (Redondo). (Lmulions.com)
Atlanta a hit for volleyball tour Jun 11, 2007
If there was a downer at the Atlantic Station site, it was that Karch Kiraly, the 1996 Olympic gold medalist, wasn't in the championships. Neither was the current No. 1 men's team, Phil Dalhausser and Todd Rogers. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Are you ready for some volleyball? AVP here Jun 9, 2007
Even the talent will be world-class, including 2004 Olympic gold medalists Kerri Walsh and Misty May-Treanor as well as other Olympic medalists and pros like Holly McPeak and Karch Kiraly, who won the sport's first gold medal in Atlanta in 1996. In addition, the event will feature a beach party for fans, with interactive sponsor booths including music, AVP Tour merchandise and more. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Volleyball legend Kiraly defies sands of time Jun 7, 2007
Karch Kiraly isn't the best professional volleyball player out there anymore ... Since his first gold medal in 1984, Karch Kiraly has been the face of U.S. volleyball ... At 'Atlanta Beach' in Jonesboro in 1996, Karch Kiraly and Kent Steffes won the first Olympic gold in beach volleyball. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Kiraly, Wong Move Into Semis Jun 3, 2007
It's definitely a different look this weekend," Kiraly said. "I'm excited to be knocking on the door. " His legendary reflexes and ball control were on display against John Hyden and Brad Keenan, who had just dealt top-seeded Dalhausser and Rogers their second loss in seven tournaments this year. Kiraly made nearly every key defensive play late in both games. Wong, who described Dalhausser and Rogers losing as "a huge break," added several key blocks. Perhaps the only thing more unusual than all... (Tampa Bay Online, FL -- Sports)
May-Treanor/Walsh win 4th AVP event in row May 21, 2007
Karch Kiraly holds the overall record with 148 titles. "I never though I'd be here," said May-Treanor. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- More)
UCLA hits 100 May 16, 2007
Alumni include Olympic gold medalists Karch Kiraly, Doug Partie, Ricci Luyties, Dave Saunders, Kent Steffes, as well as beach legends Sinjin Smith and Randy Stoklos. Men's water polo. (USA Today -- Sports)
Through 5/13: AVP Open May 12, 2007
"Lots of players start indoors, but as they get older, they switch to beach. Like (Olympic gold medalist) Karch Kiraly.". "Sand is more forgiving," Smith noted. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
May-Treanor nears mark May 10, 2007
MVP can tie wins record in Glendale. Jim Gintonio The Arizona Republic May. (AZCentral -- Sports)
