Nov 7, 2009 | The Honolulu Advertiser
From beach volleyball to beach-front homes
Stein Metzger has been gone nearly half his life chasing volleyball dreams and turning them into reality.
Despite Chicago's surprising loss, Utah athletes happy for Rio
Morgan's Lindsey Anderson was as shocked as anybody when she learned that Rio de Janeiro won the right to host the 2016 Olympics in Brazil - and that Chicago was eliminated after the first round of voting by the International Olympic Committee.
AVP World Challenge: USA vs. Brazil Streaming Live on AVP.com in English and Portuguese
The AVP World Challenge: USA vs. Brazil presented by Sanderson Ford, will be streamed live in HD quality in both English and Portuguese throughout the weekend to give fans worldwide access to the AVP's only international competition in 2009.
Avp Beach Volleyball Las Vegas
Gayle Anderson was live in Las Vegas for AVP CROCS TOUR BEST OF THE BEACH IN LAS VEGAS event.
Gold medallists reunite for beach volleyball tour
This is an Aug. 21, 2009, file photo showing United States' Misty May-Treanor, right, and teammate Kerri Walsh celebrating with their gold medals.
New duo McPeak, Walsh are off to strong start in Windy City
It's been eight years since they last played together in a competition, but so far, their reunion has been a success.
For new mom, AVP comeback's in infancy
Professional beach volleyball player Kerri Walsh was so determined to return to the AVP Crocs Tour after the birth of her son, Joey, that she allowed herself only six weeks off after his May delivery.
Hyden, Scott give Olympian effort
John Hyden and Sean Scott had seen enough of Todd Rogers' confounding shots slicing and dicing them into defeat.
Kessy, Ross pledge loyalty to AVP first
Jen Kessy and April Ross had this little problem: How to be in two places at one time.
The two-time gold medalist and partner Rachel Wacholder, seeded third, lost to Jen Kessy and April Ross 21-14, 21-18, but will play a match this morning for a chance at the semifinals.
Stellar effort just not enough
Stanford senior Carmen Stellar finished 13th in the semifinals of the USA Senior Diving Championships platform competition on Friday at Florida State in Tallahassee.
Will Strickland and Aaron Wachtfogel, seeded 14th, earned the 14-21, 21-12, 15-11 victory over the third-seeded team in the second round, and double-digit seeds Pedro Brazao-Matt Prosser and Ryan Mariano-Ed Ratledge also won upsets.
Quality coaches are at a premium on the AVP Tour
It's the ultimate roll-the-ball-out and play sport. After all, how much instruction does it take to hit a ball over a net? As a matter of fact, the best players in the world seek advice from Liz Masakayan.
Quality coaches are at a premium on the AVP Tour
It's the ultimate roll-the-ball-out and play sport. After all, how much instruction does it take to hit a ball over a net? As a matter of fact, the best players in the world seek advice from Liz Masakayan.
Mike Dodd finds success in coaching amid grief over former partner's suicide
As a coach, Mike Dodd is expected to have answers. He is supposed to impart wisdom and guidance.
Nicole Branagh, Elaine Youngs win one for the aged
Nicole Branagh is 30. Her playing partner on the Assn. of Volleyball Professionals tour, Elaine Youngs, is 39.
Beach volleyball: Branagh, Youngs win first Manhattan Beach Open
MANHATTAN BEACH, Calif. - Beijing Olympians Nicole Branagh and Elaine Youngs won the AVP Manhattan Beach Open today for their first victory in the event as a team and sixth in the eight events they've played this year.
Putting it all together: Rosenthal-Gibb earn 1st title of year
Redondo Beach's Sean Rosenthal, right, firing a shot past Kevin Wong, teamed with Jake Gibb to win the AVP Manhattan Beach Open.
Youngs-Branagh plays dominant role in AVP women's beach volleyball
This might be a season with a dearth of Olympic gold medalists on the AVP women's tour, but there is no lack of a dominant presence.
Sean Scott, Kevin Wong in contention at Manhattan Beach volleyball
Pro beach volleyball teams with Punahou graduates Sean Scott and Kevin Wong remained in contention for the championship after matches today at the AVP Manhattan Beach Open.
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