Volleyball

GLIMPSES: In Olympic volleyball, hands from the darkness

By The Associated Press Jul. 31, 2021 07:47 AM EDT

Brazil's team players block a ball during a men's volleyball preliminary round pool B match between Brazil and United States at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Friday, July 30, 2021, in Tokyo, Japan. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez)

Frustration mounts for US men's volleyball after 2nd loss

By Josh Dubow Jul. 30, 2021 03:49 AM EDT

Russian Olympic Committee team players celebrate their victory over China during a women's volleyball preliminary round pool B match between China and Russian Olympic Committee at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Thursday, July 29, 2021, in Tokyo, Japan. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez)

Defending women's volleyball champ China drops 3rd straight

By Josh Dubow Jul. 29, 2021 07:43 AM EDT

Caeleb Dressel of the United States swims in a heat of the men's 100-meter butterfly at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Thursday, July 29, 2021, in Tokyo, Japan. (AP Photo/Matthias Schrader)

Olympics Latest: US women's volleyball reaches quarterfinals

Jul. 28, 2021 08:36 PM EDT

Lilly King of the United States swims in a heat in the women's 200-meter breaststroke at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Wednesday, July 28, 2021, in Tokyo, Japan. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner)

Olympic Stadium opens in Tokyo for start of track and field

By Jenna Fryer Jul. 28, 2021 12:49 PM EDT

United States' David Smith spikes the ball during a men's volleyball preliminary round pool B match between United States and Tunisia at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Wednesday, July 28, 2021, in Tokyo, Japan. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez)

US volleyball star revels as role model for deaf kids

By Josh Dubow Jul. 28, 2021 01:55 AM EDT

United States' Justine Wong-Orantes, from left, United States' Jordan Larson and United States' Foluke Akinradewo celebrate winning a point during the women's volleyball preliminary round pool B match between China and United States at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Tuesday, July 27, 2021, in Tokyo, Japan. (AP Photo/Frank Augstein)

US women's volleyball hands China 2nd straight loss

By Josh Dubow Jul. 27, 2021 01:31 AM EDT

United States' Torey Defalco, right, reacts during the men's volleyball preliminary round pool B match between United States and Russian Olympic Committee at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Monday, July 26, 2021, in Tokyo, Japan. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez)

Dad's club leads to bonding for US men's volleyball team

By Josh Dubow Jul. 26, 2021 01:19 AM EDT

United States' Justine Wong-Orantes, left, United States' Jordan Larson and United States' Jordan Thompson celebrate winning a point during the women's volleyball preliminary round pool B match between United States and Argentina at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Sunday, July 25, 2021, in Tokyo, Japan. (AP Photo/Frank Augstein)

Jordan Thompson posts impressive Olympic volleyball debut

By Josh Dubow Jul. 25, 2021 01:04 AM EDT

Poland's Wilfredo Leon Venero spikes a ball during a men's volleyball preliminary round pool A match against Iran, at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Saturday, July 24, 2021, in Tokyo, Japan. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez)

Shoji brothers highlight family's internment camp history

By Josh Dubow Jul. 24, 2021 12:06 PM EDT

United States' Foluke Akinradewo Gunderson reacts during a training session with the volleyball team at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Thursday, July 22, 2021, in Tokyo, Japan. A third trip to the Olympics was far from a sure thing for Gunderson when she gave birth to her first son in November 2019. But Gunderson had set a goal of being both a mother and professional athlete and took advantage of the delayed Olympics to make it back again this year in search of that elusive gold medal. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez)

US volleyball star back for 3rd Olympics after giving birth

By Josh Dubow Jul. 22, 2021 01:14 PM EDT

FILE - In this May 29, 2016, file photo, Grace Luczak, right, of the United States, compete at the Women's Pair Final race at the Rowing World Cup on Lake Rotsee in Lucerne, Switzerland. The playbook for athletes provides a guide to a "safe and successful Games" for the Tokyo Olympics. It's filled with "cannots" and "do nots," meaning a once-in-a-liftetime opportunity will be a whole lot less fun. (Urs Flueeler/Keystone via AP, File)

The waiting Games: Olympians navigate strict rules in Tokyo

By Pat Graham Jul. 16, 2021 03:26 PM EDT

FILE - In this Aug. 20, 2016, file photo, United States head coach Karch Kiraly, left, and Rachael Adams react on the sideline during a women's bronze medal volleyball match against the Netherlands at the Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. When the pandemic hit last March leading to a one year postponement of the Olympics and the inability of teams to practice and play together, the U.S. women's volleyball team devised a plan. Unable to work together on serves, sets or spikes, they decided to use that extra time to work on culture, relationships and teamwork. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson, File)

Zoom meetings built chemistry for US Women's Volleyball team

By Josh Dubow Jul. 07, 2021 04:46 PM EDT

FILE - In this Aug. 9, 2016, file photo, Brazil's Bruno Rezende dives for the ball during a men's preliminary volleyball match against Canada at the Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro. Both defending champions in volleyball are in good position to contend for a repeat with Rezende back for a fourth Olympics for the Brazilian men after winning silver in 2008 and ‘12 and gold at home in Rio five years ago. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson, File)

Early losses haven't been detrimental in Olympic volleyball

By Josh Dubow Jul. 03, 2021 09:27 AM EDT

China, Brazil look for Olympic volleyball repeats

By The Associated Press Jul. 02, 2021 12:38 PM EDT
HIGHLIGHTS FROM RIO: The Chinese women beat Serbia to win gold for the third time in their history behind coach Lang Ping, who became the first person to win...

Anderson, Smith picked for 3rd Olympics by USA Volleyball

Jun. 14, 2021 03:52 PM EDT
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) — Matt Anderson and David Smith have been picked for their third straight Olympic appearance for the U.S. men's volleyball team. ...

US picks women's volleyball team for Olympics

Jun. 07, 2021 03:46 PM EDT
COLORADO SPRING, Colo. (AP) — Two-time medalists Foluke Akinradewo Gunderson and Jordan Larson headline the 12-player U.S. women's volleyball team picked to...