Roundup: Gold favorites in beach volleyball final, defending champions out Aug 20, 2008
BEIJING, Aug. 20 (Xinhua) -- Men's beach volleyball final at the Beijing Olympics will be played between Brazil and the United States but defending champions from the South American country will miss the gold medal match ... Both in the men's and women's events, the United States and Brazil have dominated in beach volleyball since the television-friendly sport made its debut at the Olympics in 1996. (Xinhuanet, China)
Beach volleyball preview: U.S. May-Treanor/Walsh seek to repeat glory Aug 20, 2008
BEIJING, Aug. 20 (Xinhua) -- Without losing a single set, Misty May-Treanor and Kerri Walsh of the United States breezed into the beach volleyball final at the Beijing Olympics ... "Experience in beach volleyball comes into play in those big matches where fatigue sets in." said May-Treanor ... She played indoor volleyball in the last Games. (Xinhuanet, China)
American Men Head To Beach V'Ball Final Aug 20, 2008
BEIJING, China -- The American team of Todd Rogers and Philip Dalhausser cruised to a two-set win Wednesday to make the gold medal match of the Olympic beach volleyball tournament ... "This is probably the first beach volleyball match I've been nervous in before the match actually started," said Dalhausser. (Click2Houston, TX)
Ilchenko Wins 10K Swim at Olympics; U.S. Softball Reaches Gold-Medal Game Aug 20, 2008
In men's beach volleyball, the gold-medal match was set between Americans Phil Dalhausser and Todd Rogers and Brazilians Fabio Magalhaes and Marcio Araujo. Dalhausser and Rogers beat Jorge Terceiro and Renato Gomes of Georgia 21-11, 21-13, while Magalhaes and Araujo downed Brazilian teammates and defending gold medalists Ricardo Santos and 22-20, 21-18. (Bloomberg -- Australia & New Zealand)
May-Treanor, Walsh earn berth in final Aug 20, 2008
BEIJING Defending Olympic champions Kerri Walsh and Misty May-Treanor of the United States will play for another gold medal after advancing to the beach volleyball championship game with a straight-sets victory over Brazil ... The United States has now reached the podium in all four Olympic tournaments since beach volleyball was added to the games in 1996. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
Athletes try bling for luck Aug 19, 2008
U S beach volleyball players Elaine Youngs and Nicole Branagh sported "energy" necklaces for the competition. Branagh said she believed the necklaces boosted their energy as they flung themselves around the sand: "You know we're all wearing them and we're all together. That gives us strength.". (India Times, India)
May-Treanor, Walsh to defend their beach title Aug 19, 2008
Thomas Coex / AFP - Getty ImagesKerri Walsh, left, of the U.S. celebrates with her teammate Misty May-Treanor after defeating Brazil's Talita Antunesand Renata Ribeiro in their semifinal beach volleyball match ... BEIJING - Kerri Walsh and Misty May-Treanor defeated Brazillians Renata Ribeiro and Talita Antunes 21-12, 21-14 in their semifinal beach volleyball match on Day 11 of the Beijing Games ... Their match was the longest beach volleyball match of the Games so far. (Huntington WSAZ-TV, WV)
Phelps, Bolt alike in just one way domination Aug 19, 2008
Discus medals, controversy in gymnastics and beach volleyball. more photos. (Huntington WSAZ-TV, WV)
Q&A: May-Treanor and Walsh dish on each other Aug 19, 2008
and are in pursuit of their second straight Olympic gold medal in beach volleyball ... How difficult is it to maintain your dominance in beach volleyball ... KW: I would like to support the indoor volleyball team. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Banner day for U.S. teams at Games Aug 19, 2008
The women's soccer, softball, baseball and men's volleyball, water polo and basketball teams all posted impressive victories ... Volleyball undefeated in pool play ... The U.S. men's volleyball team remained unbeaten in Beijing by defeating Japan in three sets to wrap up preliminary pool play. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Day 11 Highlights: May-Treanor, Walsh to defend their beach title Aug 19, 2008
Thomas Coex / AFP - Getty ImagesKerri Walsh, left, of the U.S. celebrates with her teammate Misty May-Treanor after defeating Brazil's Talita Antunesand Renata Ribeiro in their semifinal beach volleyball match ... BEIJING - Kerri Walsh and Misty May-Treanor defeated Brazillians Renata Ribeiro and Talita Antunes 21-12, 21-14 in their semifinal beach volleyball match on Day 11 of the Beijing Games ... Their match was the longest beach volleyball match of the Games so far. (MSNBC -- Race)
Going for the gold Aug 19, 2008
Walsh, May-Treanor go for beach volleyball gold - NewsFlash - cleveland ... Walsh, May-Treanor go for beach volleyball gold ... BEIJING (AP) Defending Olympic champions Kerri Walsh and Misty May-Treanor of the United States will play for another gold medal after advancing to the beach volleyball championship game with a straight-sets victory over Brazil. (Cleveland.com)
Hancock County handles Cougar volleyball teams with ease Aug 19, 2008
Lady Cougar freshman Shea Boone (00) set a ball high for senior Laci pauley during the season-opening volleyball match Tuesday at Hancock County ... Published: Friday, August 15, 2008 3:57 PM CDT The Cougar volleyball teams opened their seasons last Tuesday by dropping all three matches in straight sets at Hancock County. (Leitchfield Grayson County, KY)
Roo Droppings Aug 19, 2008
UMKC volleyball team serves up an exhibition match. Head Coach Geno Frugoli and the UMKC Women's Volleyball Team are hosting the First Annual Alumni Challenge this Friday at the Swinney Recreation Center ... The event will pit past UMKC Volleyball players against the current squad of Kangaroos in an exhibition contest. (University News, MO)
Sports Calendar Aug 19, 2008
Volleyball, track , water polo, gymnastics ... Track , gymnastics, beach volleyball, cycling. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Locals travel near and far for travel ball Aug 19, 2008
I have girls who play softball all year now, not athletes playing volleyball, basketball, softball like I used to. Everyone wants to play one sport. (Lompoc Record, CA)
Volleyball preps for 2008 season Aug 19, 2008
Women's Volleyball - Southern Illinois University - Official Athletic Site ... - With the first game approaching, Saluki head coach is excited about what she is seeing from her 2008 volleyball team. (Siusalukis.com)
Straughn volleyball team plans car wash Aug 19, 2008
Andalusia Star News: Sports. GRACE CHAPEL BAPTIST CHURCH will continue its revival services at 7:30 p.m. through Fri. (Andalusia Star News, AL)
2008 Volleyball Preview Aug 19, 2008
Injuries last season haunted the UIC volleyball team as numerous players were sidelined, but this year's depth, leadership, versatility and drive to win might be the perfect combination this team needs in order to make its first NCAA Tournament appearance in school history. Head coach is confident that in order to reach the ultimate goal, one mentality will propel the 2008 squad: You Gotta Believe. (Uicflames.com)
NBC ratings flat without Phelps... Aug 19, 2008
Let's see: they show interminable beach volleyball games (even the women in their wonderfully-skimpy outfits become monotonous), interminable gymnastics, mega-interminable swimming ... Volleyball, volleyball, volleyball, followed by more volleyball ... Endless, idiotic beach volleyball that no one cares about, the no-name commentator who implied that it wasn't cool to be patriotic (thank you for slapping HIM upside the head Kobe. (The Drudge Report)
Buzz: Eye candy at beach leads to fun times Aug 19, 2008
Buzz: Eye candy at beach volleyball leads to fun times - Beijing Olympics News- msnbc ... Eye candy at beach volleyball leads to fun times ... Georgios Kefalas / EPABeach girls show off their moves during the beach volleyball matches. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Phelps, Bolt alike in just one way domination Aug 19, 2008
Discus medals, controversy in gymnastics and beach volleyball. more photos. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Phelps completes Olympic mission Aug 19, 2008
Capping the morning activity, Australia's Emma Snowsill won the women's triathlon (American Laura Bennett was fourth); the U.S. men's beach volleyball duo of Todd Rogers and Phil Dalhausser advanced to the semifinals by beating a German duo; and sailing officials settled a protest by declaring a Danish team the winner of the 49er skiff competition Sunday ... BEACH VOLLEYBALL: There won't be an all-American women's finals ... WOMEN'S VOLLEYBALL: The U.S. closed preliminary play by beating Poland... (Pekin Times, IL)
USOC to thank Aug 19, 2008
The men's and women's basketball teams and men's indoor volleyball team are 5-0 after Monday. Roush applauded fencing, a sport where the USOC increased resources. (USA Today -- Sports)
May-Treanor and Walsh advance to beach final Aug 19, 2008
By David Leon Moore, USA TODAY BEIJING The Unbeatables, Kerri Walsh and Misty May-Treanor, have moved within one step of their quest to become the first beach volleyball team male or female to repeat as Olympic champions ... MATCH RESULT: VOLLEYBALL PHOTOS: BLOG ... "We came here to win. In the final I think we need to play our very best volleyball so far. I think we will.". (USA Today -- Sports)
Excitement Fuels Fall Sports Aug 19, 2008
Area squads in action included softball, football, volleyball, cross country and boys soccer ... Jennifer Hollaway begins her second year as head volleyball coach, while the cross country team will be led by veteran Sue Wright ... At Warrenton, Mike Spoede (cross country), John Schulte (boys soccer) and David Evans (volleyball) remain in charge of their respective programs. (Missourian Publishing, MO)
EMO Conference Splitting Into Two Divisions Aug 19, 2008
Not every school, mainly on the small-school side, fields a girls volleyball or football team. A new entry this year for football is a co-op between Elsberry and Clopton. (Missourian Publishing, MO)
Senior Notes (Aug. 21) Aug 19, 2008
Chair volleyball league. If you want to have great fun and combine it with exercise, play chair volleyball Tuesdays at 9:30 a.m. and Fridays at 10:30 a.m.; it began July 22 ... Chair volleyball is one of the newest popular programs around. (Needham Tab, MA)
Local Olympians Aug 19, 2008
Volleyball: David Lee (Granite Hills) on U.S. team vs. Japan. Track and field: Tosta in semifinals of women's 400 hurdles. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Monsanto Beach to close for repairs Aug 19, 2008
A sand volleyball court will be built and benches will be installed. The first phase of improvements should be completed by the start of the major recreation season next year. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
Walsh/May-Treanor to meet Chinese duo in beach volleyball final Aug 19, 2008
(Sports Network) - Americans Kerri Walsh and Misty May-Treanor moved a step closer to another Olympic gold medal in women's beach volleyball by taking out a Brazilian duo in the semifinals on Tuesday. Walsh and May-Treanor have never lost an Olympic beach volleyball match and are the only team to not concede a set in Beijing. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Reigning gold medalist ousted by injury Aug 19, 2008
BEACH VOLLEYBALL: There won't be an all-American men's final ... MEN'S VOLLEYBALL: The U.S. squad wrapped up pool play a perfect 5-0, beating winless Japan in three sets. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Varsity Sports Report: 8/18/08 Aug 19, 2008
This Week in Volleyball ... Last Week in Volleyball. (BlueGoldNews.com)
Olympic capsules Aug 19, 2008
VOLLEYBALL: The U.S. men's team is the only undefeated squad (3-0). They beat Japan 3-0 and play Serbia in the quarterfinals. (Chicago Tribune)
PHOTOS: Olympic beach volleyball Aug 19, 2008
FOX Sports on MSN - Olympics - Olympic beach volleyball - Number 1 ... Cheerleaders perform during the Women's Semifinal match between the United States and Brazil at the Chaoyang Park Beach Volleyball Ground on Day 11 of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games on August 19, 2008 in Beijing, China. (Fox Sports)
CP Volleyball loses in four to Hutto Aug 19, 2008
Cedar Park volleyball drew a tough opponent for its Wednesday home opener, as state-ranked Hutto came calling. While the Lady Timberwolves put up a strong fight that lasted four games, star hitter Jessica O'Shoney and the Lady Hippos were too much in claiming a 25-11, 22-25, 25-18, 25-17 win. (Cedar Park Hill Country News Weekender, TX)
It’s almost volleyball season!! Aug 19, 2008
It s almost volleyball season ... The Cedar Park Lady Timberwolves volleyball team will have several scrimmages this weekend, and will open the regular season next Monday at Lake Travis. (Cedar Park Hill Country News Weekender, TX)
Daily briefing from the Games Aug 19, 2008
Away from the track, beach volleyball queens Misty May-Treanor and Keri Walsh of the U.S. face Brazil's Renata Ribeiro and Talita Rocha in the semifinals (9 p.m.) ... The U.S. women's volleyball team was a force in pool play. (CNN)
Cuba, Brazil in Olympic women's volleyball semis Aug 19, 2008
BEIJING (AP) - Brazil, the top-ranked women's volleyball team in the world, easily defeated Japan in three sets (25-12, 25-20, 25-16) on Tuesday to advance to the Olympic semifinals. The Brazilians, who went undefeated in preliminary pool play, will face the winner of a late quarterfinal match between host China and Russia. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Morning Leadoff Aug 19, 2008
MSNBC - LIVE: men's soccer, semifinals, at Shanghai, China or Beijing; SAME-DAY TAPE: wrestling, freestyle: 55kg and 60kg Gold Medal finals; LIVE: weightlifting, super heavyweight Gold Medal finals; SAME-DAY TAPE: baseball, U.S. vs. Taiwan; women's volleyball, quarterfinals; men's triathlon, at Beijing ... NBC - LIVE: women's volleyball, quarterfinals; SAME-DAY TAPE: track ; women's water polo, semifinals; men's gymnastics, trampoline Gold Medal finals, at Beijing ... NBC - Track Gold Medal... (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Experience carries U.S. pair to semifinals Aug 19, 2008
Advertisements Luciana Chavez, Staff Writer BEIJING - Kerri Walsh and Misty May-Treanor advanced to the women's beach volleyball semifinals, as expected, at the Beijing Olympics on Sunday, in part, because winning is old hat for the longtime partners ... You saw the difference between partnering for seven years and for just days as the Americans cruised to victory over Brazil's Larissa Franca and Ana Paula Connelly, 21-18, 21-15, at Chaoyang Park Beach Volleyball Ground. (News & Observer -- Sports)
ATHLETE TO WATCH Aug 19, 2008
Advertisements McCLATCHY NEWSPAPERS In the men's beach volleyball, where the semifinals are scheduled to be shown live today on NBC during the 8 p.m.-midnight telecast, watch Phil Dalhausser, a 6-foot-9 American with long arms and an intimidating nickname: The Beijing Beast. Before he arrived in China, he was the "thin beast," but geography and great performances have changed everything. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Liukin loses gold on tiebreaker Aug 19, 2008
BEACH VOLLEYBALL: There won't be an all-American men's final ... MEN'S VOLLEYBALL: The U.S. squad wrapped up pool play 5-0, beating winless Japan in three sets. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Olympics are for everyone Aug 19, 2008
The other night, while I was at the gym, I watched the American women compete against Cuba in beach volleyball ... I didn t get to finish watching the volleyball match because I had to leave the treadmill and head for the weights ... I had to dig to find the beach volleyball scores at all. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Ellis ends stint with Lebanon volleyball Aug 19, 2008
Ellis said he was told when he took the job as head coach of the Lebanon High School volleyball program that he would be able to do it his way. I wanted to stay there and build the program the best I could, Ellis said. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Sports in Brief Aug 19, 2008
Volleyball daily doubles for all levels will be held from 9 a.m. to noon and 6 to 8 p.m.. Football daily doubles for sophomores, juniors and seniors) will be held 7:30 to 10 a.m. and 3:30 to 6 p.m.. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Editor's Mailbag (Aug. 18) Aug 19, 2008
Mary Brock s Aug. 14 liberal rant against President Bush living it up at the Olympics with a bikini-clad American woman volleyball player was liberalism at its finest. We all know that the liberals hated the fact that despite China s human rights history President Bush chose to go to Beijing to support our country s finest athletes, even the bikini-clad women s volleyball team. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
TV food ads, fitness clash Aug 19, 2008
With the minimalist outfits worn on the beach volleyball court, there s no hiding the taut, toned stomachs of Kerri Walsh and Misty May-Treanor, who use those core muscles as they jump and dive after the ball, in search of another U.S. win. The gymnasts are perhaps the most impressive. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Cuba, Brazil in Olympic women's volleyball semis Aug 19, 2008
BEIJING (AP) - Brazil, the top-ranked women's volleyball team in the world, easily defeated Japan in three sets (25-12, 25-20, 25-16) on Tuesday to advance to the Olympic semifinals. The Brazilians, who went undefeated in preliminary pool play, will face the winner of a late quarterfinal match between host China and Russia. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
2008 Memphis Volleyball Outlook: Continuing A Winning Tradition Aug 19, 2008
Introduction With just one senior and three returning starters from the 2007 squad, the goal of the 2008 Memphis volleyball team is to build to the future and take the program to the next step ... Bach posted the second-highest digs total in Memphis volleyball history a year ago (489 digs) and claimed the program's single-match record when she picked up 35 digs versus SMU. Shaffer, a fiery competitor, has trained hard to return from off-season knee surgery. (Gotigersgo.com)
Olympics overload Aug 19, 2008
I ve watched it all, everything from track and field to volleyball and team handball to swimming and diving ... Sure, I like the beach volleyball bikinis, but women in form fitting tops and short skirts that s some good jiggle right there ... I have to say that: Women s Track and Field is my favorite, OH MY GOD, followed by Men s Track and Field (1mile or less), Women s (or Toddler s) Gymnastics, Snychronized Diving, and Women s (Especially Cuba) Volleyball. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Santa Clara Volleyball Chosen 3rd In WCC Coache... Aug 19, 2008
Santa Clara Volleyball Chosen 3rd In WCC Coaches Preseason Poll ... - The Santa Clara volleyball team was picked to finish third in the West Coast Conference in a preseason coaches poll ... WCC Volleyball 2008 Preseason Poll 1. (Santaclarabroncos.com)
Phelps drives Olympics to staggering ratings Aug 19, 2008
NBC moved directly from showing a come-from-behind win by the leading U.S. beach volleyball team to race. The live telecast heightened the suspense for East Coast viewers. (CNN -- US)
Today's Olympic television schedule Aug 19, 2008
10 a.m.-1 p.m.: Women's Volleyball (LIVE); Track ; Women's Water Polo Semifinal 8 p.m.-Midnight: Track Gold Medal Finals: Women's 400-meter, Women's 100-meter Hurdles; Men's 1500-meter, Men's High Jump, Men's Discus Throw; Gymnastics - Individual Event Gold Medal Finals: Men's Parallel Bars, Men's High Bar; Women's Balance Beam; Men's Beach Volleyball Semifinal (LIVE); Men's Diving - Springboard Gold Medal Final 12:35-2 a.m.: Men's Gymnastics - Trampoline Gold Medal Final; Men's Cycling - BMX... (The Delaware County Times, PA)
WCC Coaches Pick Women's Volleyball Seventh Aug 19, 2008
The Gonzaga University women s volleyball team has been selected to finish seventh in the West Coast Conference for the 2008 season according to a preseason vote of the league s head coaches ... Women s Volleyball 2008 Preseason Poll1. (Gozags.com)
Lions Tabbed to Finish Sixth in WCC Aug 19, 2008
Women's Volleyball - Loyola Marymount Official Athletic Site ... 2008 WCC Volleyball Preseason Coaches Poll1. (Lmulions.com)
Big Ed Stalcup Aug 19, 2008
He taught English, world history, speech and drivers education, while also coaching football, skiing, golf and volleyball. Ed served as the athletic director of the high school for 15 years. (Big Bear Grizzly, CA)
TV SportsWatch Aug 19, 2008
MSNBC LIVE: softball, Bronze Medal game; men's volleyball, quarterfinals; SAME-DAY TAPE: baseball, U.S. vs. Japan; women's hockey, semifinals; wrestling, freestyle: 66kg and 74kg Gold Medal finals; table tennis; men's handball, quarterfinals, at Beijing ... TELEMUNDO Men's beach volleyball, semifinals; gymnastics, individual event Gold Medal finals, at Beijing (same-day tape) ... NBC LIVE: men's volleyball, quarterfinals; SAME-DAY TAPE: women's diving, platform, at Beijing. (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
Brazil has 3 teams (sort of) in quarterfinals Aug 19, 2008
Carnival is coming to the Olympic beach volleyball venue, where pulsating music, sweltering heat and scantily clad dancers are making the Brazilians feel right at home ... Brazilian volleyball federation delegate Marco Teixeira was so excited over a previous victory that he ripped apart his own shirt, then strutted around the venue with the torn garment revealing his tanned chest ... It was just the sixth red card - men's or women's - in Olympic beach volleyball history. (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
2008 UCLA Women's Volleyball Preview Aug 19, 2008
As the UCLA women's volleyball team began training last winter, the Bruins had already set their team motto for the 2008 campaign: Quest to Be the Best ... Among the new talent in Westwood is a recruiting class that was ranked fourth in the nation by Prep Volleyball and Volleyball Magazine ... Spicer was a first-team AVCA and Volleyball Magazine All-American for the second year in a row after ranking third in the Pac-10 and 25th in the nation with 12. (Uclabruins.com)
New-Look Panthers Will Blend Young And Old Aug 19, 2008
MILWAUKEE - There is little question the 2008 version of the Milwaukee volleyball team will have a different look ... In fact, two UWM opponents advanced to the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Volleyball Championships in 2007. (Uwmpanthers.com)
Olympic intrigue reaching last lap Aug 19, 2008
At this point, NBC's best strategy might be to superimpose an image of Phelps swimming alongside sailing vessels or canoe paddlers, or just show a lot of beach volleyball. kkragthorpe@sltrib. (Salt Lake Tribune)
High school sports ready to welcome in new year Aug 19, 2008
This fall, Bret Harte and Calaveras high schools will field teams in girls golf, boys soccer, girls volleyball, cross country and football ... Fall sports teams are allowed to scrimmage other schools for the first time on Aug. 23 and can start playing official contests on Aug. 28, when the Bret Harte and Calaveras boys soccer, girls golf and girls volleyball teams will all be in action. (San Andreas Calaveras Enterprise, CA)
Woodland's Fair, Adna's Bond ready to make a big impact for Lady Devils volleyball Aug 19, 2008
A pair of 5-foot-6 outside hitters will fill holes at libero and on defense this fall after inking volleyball letters of intent at Lower Columbia College ... Although the Woodland graduate was tempted to join the military, she chose to fight battles on the volleyball court instead ... I know that studying nursing and playing volleyball will be hard, but I hope to take the easier classes in the fall during the volleyball season when I m also trying to work. (Longview Daily News, WA)
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Woodland's Fair, Adna's Bond ready to make a big impact for Lady Devils volleyball ... A pair of 5-foot-6 outside hitters will fill holes at libero and on defense this fall after inking volleyball letters of intent at Lower Columbia College ... Although the Woodland graduate was tempted to join the military, she chose to fight battles on the volleyball court instead. (Longview Daily News, WA)
