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| 2/25/2026 |
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Crabb + Benesh: The AVP's New Pressure Pair
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If you’re looking for the 2026 men’s team that’s most likely to make opponents feel uncomfortable from the first whistle, start here: Taylor Crabb and Andy Benesh. It’s a partnership built on a simple concept: constant pressure — and it’s coming together right after two high-profile splits. Benesh moves on from Miles Partain. Crabb moves on from Taylor Sander. |
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The grind continues for Norway’s Even Stray Aas
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Growing up in his hometown Kristiansund, Even Stray Aas thought that he would become a professional footballer until a trip to Hamburg for the 2019 FIVB Beach Volleyball World Championships changed everything. It was his first time watching a major international beach volleyball competition and the 2019 edition left a lasting impression. |
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| 2/23/2026 |
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Sara Hughes: Back in the Game, Back in Her Groove
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For someone who was born on Valentine’s Day, it’s only natural that Sara Hughes radiates her love for volleyball whenever she is on court. There’s some swagger about how Hughes goes about her business that has made her stand out as one of the best defenders in women’s beach volleyball. Her explosive dives, her precision in passing and intelligent movement tell the story... |
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| 2/22/2026 |
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2026 Australian tour serves off while New Zealand holds third stop
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The 2026 Australian Beach Volleyball Tour got underway with its first stop in Glenelg Beach over the weekend. Elizabeth Alchin & Jasmine Fleming, seeded on top of the women’s bracket, lived up to their status and claimed the first gold of the season. In Sunday’s final, they managed a hard-fought 2-1 (21-16, 18-21, 15-12) victory over the third-seeded Australian-German pairing... |
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| 2/19/2026 |
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USA Volleyball Announces 2026 Hall of Fame All-Time Great Athletes
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (February 19, 2026) — Seven legendary athletes will be inducted into the 2026 USA Volleyball Hall of Fame during the annual ceremony at the Dorothy C. Boyce Banquet on May 20 at the DoubleTree by Hilton Orlando at SeaWorld in Florida. This year’s athlete inductees represent the pinnacle of excellence across all disciplines of the sport: ...All-Time Great Female Beach Athlete Jen Kessy; All-Time Great Male Beach Athlete Phil Dalhausser... |
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| 2/18/2026 |
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2026 AVP League Qualification: Three Saturdays to Earn a Spot
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The 2026 AVP League is taking shape — but the most volatile part of the season is just beginning. Several teams already earned their place in next year’s League through 2025 results...The remaining League berths will be decided across three AVP League Qualifier events, held south of the Manhattan Beach Pier on three consecutive Saturdays. |
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USA Volleyball Names Matt Fuerbringer Head Coach of U.S. Men’s Beach National Team
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Feb. 18, 2026) — USA Volleyball has named Matt Fuerbringer as head coach of the U.S. Men’s Beach National Team, marking the first head coaching appointment under the organization’s newly redesigned Beach Performance Collective and unified training model. Fuerbringer will join the beach program after finishing as the head coach of LOVB Madison in April. |
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Meet the 2026 version of Valentina Gottardi
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Throw Valentina Gottardi into the deep end and rest assured that she will find her way up! While many youngsters would crack due to the demanding nature of high level competitions, Gottardi has proved to be the complete opposite. Since making her World Championship debut at only 19 years, Gottardi has grown into one of the most promising female beach volleyball players thanks to her confidence. |
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| Upcoming Tournaments |
| Dates |
Tour |
Tournament |
Gender |
Purse |
| Mar 4-8, 2026 |
FIVB |
BPT Challenge Bhubaneswar, India |
M |
US$125,000 |
| Mar 4-8, 2026 |
FIVB |
BPT Challenge Bhubaneswar, India |
W |
US$125,000 |
| Mar 5-8, 2026 |
FIVB |
BPT Futures Sanya, China |
M |
US$5,000 |
| Mar 5-8, 2026 |
FIVB |
BPT Futures Sanya, China |
W |
US$5,000 |
| Mar 11-15, 2026 |
FIVB |
BPT Futures Coolangatta, Australia |
M |
US$5,000 |
| Mar 11-15, 2026 |
FIVB |
BPT Futures Coolangatta, Australia |
W |
US$5,000 |
| Mar 11-15, 2026 |
FIVB |
BPT Elite Joao Pessoa, Brazil |
M |
US$200,000 |
| Mar 11-15, 2026 |
FIVB |
BPT Elite Joao Pessoa, Brazil |
W |
US$200,000 |
| Mar 12-15, 2026 |
FIVB |
BPT Futures Haikou, China |
M |
US$5,000 |
| Mar 12-15, 2026 |
FIVB |
BPT Futures Haikou, China |
W |
US$5,000 |
| Mar 18-22, 2026 |
FIVB |
BPT Challenge Tlaxcala, Mexico |
M |
US$125,000 |
| Mar 18-22, 2026 |
FIVB |
BPT Challenge Tlaxcala, Mexico |
W |
US$125,000 |
| Mar 24-27, 2026 |
FIVB |
BPT Futures Rarotonga, Cook Islands |
M |
US$5,000 |
| Mar 25-29, 2026 |
FIVB |
BPT Challenge Nayarit, Mexico |
M |
US$125,000 |
| Mar 25-29, 2026 |
FIVB |
BPT Challenge Nayarit, Mexico |
W |
US$125,000 |
| Mar 30-Apr 2, 2026 |
FIVB |
BPT Futures Tahiti, Pirae Tahiti, French Polynesia |
M |
US$5,000 |
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News Dataset Rendered: 2/27/2026 4:12:22 PM