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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' 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

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

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. ...