VOLLEYBALL: Headline News for Aug. 1, 2009

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USA VOLLEYBALL HEADLINE NEWS

Aug. 1, 2009

B.J. Hoeptner Evans
Manager, Media Relations and Publications
Phone: (719) 228-6800
E-Mail: bj.evans@usav.org

U.S. Women Battle for First Grand Prix Win

The U.S. Women's National Volleyball Team came back from two sets down to defeat Puerto Rico 3-2 (21-25, 20-25, 25-23, 25-14, 15-13) on Saturday in an FIVB World Grand Prix pool play match at Maracanazihno Gym in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

With the victory, the U.S. Women overcame Friday's sweep by Germany and improved to 1-1 in Pool A. Puerto Rico falls to 0-2. Team USA will play host Brazil at 10 a.m. local time on Sunday.

The United States' Nicole Fawcett (Zanesfield, Ohio) led all scorers with 27 points on a match-high 24 kills and three blocks. Kristin Richards (Orem, Utah) added 14 points on 12 kills and two blocks. Jordan Larson (Hooper, Neb.) contributed seven points on five kills, one block and one ace.

Aurea Cruz led Puerto Rico with 21 points on 17 kills, two blocks and two aces.

"We are very happy with this win, especially after our bad performance against Germany," U.S. Head Coach Hugh McCutcheon (Christchurch, New Zealand) said. "Puerto Rico has a good team and was really hard to beat. Now we have to start looking to Brazil. They will probably be our toughest opponent in this round."

Complete release is posted at http://usavolleyball.org/news/article/14757.    

U.S. Men’s Junior Team Tops Tunisia

The U.S. Men's Junior National Team came back from a first-set loss to defeat Tunisia 3-1 (21-25, 25-19, 25-15, 25-21) on Saturday at the FIVB Men's Junior (U-21) World Championships at the Balewadi Sports Complex in Pune, India.

The U.S. Men's Junior Team improved its record to 2-0 in Pool A. It is schedule to play host India (1-1) in its final first-round pool match on Sunday at 5:30 a.m. PT. Tunisia falls to 0-2 in pool play.

The United States' Joe Sunder (Greensburg, Pa.) and Murphy Troy (St. Louis, Mo.) led all scorers with 17 points each. Sunder had 14 kills, two blocks and one ace. Troy added a match-high 15 kills and two blocks.

Complete release is posted at http://usavolleyball.org/news/article/14750.

Maura Gladys
Intern, Media Relations and Publications
Phone: (719) 228-6886
E-Mail: maura.gladys@usav.org  

U.S. Women’s Teams Claim Silver, Bronze in Austria

Two U.S. women’s beach teams earned podium spots, while one men’s team advanced to the semifinal of the A1 Grand Slam 09 presented by Volksbank on Saturday in Klagenfurt, Austria.

Fourth-ranked Nicole Branagh (Orinda, Calif.) and Elaine Youngs (El Toro, Calif.) took the silver medal after an 0-2 (12-21, 15-21) loss to gold-medal winners, third-ranked Larissa Franca and Juliana Felisberta Da Silva of Brazil. Branagh and Youngs advanced to the final after a close 2-0 (22-20, 21-17) semifinal win over fellow Americans Jen Kessy (San Juan Capistrano, Calif.) and April Ross (Costa Mesa, Calif.).

Kessy and Ross, seeded second, followed up the loss with a 2-0 (21-18, 21-19) win over ninth-ranked Sara Montagnolli and Barbara Hansel of Austria in the third-place match. The bronze medal marks the second consecutive podium appearance for the duo who won gold at the World Series 13 Grand Chelem in Marseille, France.

In the men’s tournament, Phil Dalhausser (Ormond Beach, Fla.) and Todd Rogers (Santa Barbara, Calif.) defeated sixth-seeded David Klemperer and Eric Koreng of Germany, 2-0 (21-14, 21-17) in the second elimination round to advance to the third round. They beat 12th-ranked Marcio Araujo and Fabio Luiz of Brazil, 2-0 (21-18, 21-14) to set up a semifinal matchup with 13th-seeded Igor Kolodinsky and Dmitri Barsouk of Russia.     

Complete release is posted at http://usavolleyball.org/news/article/14756.

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BBC DAILY E-MAIL: WORLD EDITION
Saturday, 01 August, 2009, 15:00 GMT 10:00 -05:00:US/Central

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BBC NEWS
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TOP STORIES

* Iran puts 100 protesters on trial *
About one hundred people arrested over Iran's disputed elections, including leading reformists, go on trial in Tehran.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/middle_east/8179470.stm

* Philippines mourns Corazon Aquino *
The Philippines declares 10 days' mourning for ex-President Aquino, whose "people power" revolution toppled Ferdinand Marcos.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/asia-pacific/8179496.stm

* US nationals 'being held by Iran' *
Three missing US nationals have been detained by Iranian guards after they crossed into Iran from Iraq, Iranian media confirm.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/middle_east/8179388.stm

* Pakistan Christians die in unrest *
Six Christians are killed in unrest in central Pakistan, after days of tension sparked by the rumoured desecration of a Koran.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/south_asia/8179823.stm

* Protest at Malaysia security law *
Thousands of people demonstrate in the Malaysian capital against a controversial law allowing detention without trial.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/asia-pacific/8179513.stm

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AFRICA

* Nigeria seeks last sect members *
Nigerian security forces search for remaining members of a sect blamed for violence which left hundreds of people dead.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/africa/8179747.stm

* South African workers end strike *
A deal is reached to end a week-long strike over pay by some 150,000 municipal workers in South Africa, unions say.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/africa/8178776.stm

* 'Dire shortage' at UN food agency *
The United Nations food agency says critical shortages force it to slash delivery to millions of starving people.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/in_depth/8179250.stm

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AMERICAS

* Obama sees US economy improving *
Barack Obama says new figures on the US economy indicate progress is being made in tackling the country's problems.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/business/8178430.stm

* Venezuelan election law approved *
Venezuela's National Assembly passes an election law that critics say will benefit President Hugo Chavez's party.

Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/americas/8179438.stm

* Former boxer Gatti's body exhumed *
The body of former boxing champion Arturo Gatti is exhumed in Canada for a second autopsy at his family's request.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/americas/8179389.stm

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ASIA-PACIFIC

* Philippines mourns Corazon Aquino *
The Philippines declares 10 days' mourning for ex-President Aquino, whose "people power" revolution toppled Ferdinand Marcos.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/asia-pacific/8179496.stm

* Protest at Malaysia security law *
Thousands of people demonstrate in the Malaysian capital against a controversial law allowing detention without trial.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/asia-pacific/8179513.stm

* N Korea accuses fishing boat crew *
North Korea accuses a South Korean fishing boat of "illegally intruding" in to its territorial waters
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/asia-pacific/8179465.stm

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EUROPE

* EU reaches gas deal with Ukraine *
The EU and international institutions agree a deal with Ukraine to help it provide stable supplies of Russian gas to Europe.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/europe/8179461.stm

* Funeral held for Spain bomb dead *
Two policemen killed by a car bomb on the Spanish island of Majorca are laid to rest as police appeal for help.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/europe/8179095.stm

* Al-Qaeda 'seek to infiltrate MI5' *
A senior Conservative MP asks the home secretary whether al-Qaeda sympathisers were mistakenly recruited by MI5.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/uk_news/8179407.stm

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MIDDLE EAST

* Iran puts 100 protesters on trial *
About one hundred people arrested over Iran's disputed elections, including leading reformists, go on trial in Tehran.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/middle_east/8179470.stm

* Deadly blasts hit Baghdad mosques *
At least 29 people are killed in a series of bombings outside Shia mosques in Baghdad, Iraqi police report.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/middle_east/8178237.stm

* US nationals 'being held by Iran' *
Three missing US nationals have been detained by Iranian guards after they crossed into Iran from Iraq, Iranian media confirm.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/middle_east/8179388.stm

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SOUTH ASIA

* Pakistan Christians die in unrest *
Six Christians are killed in unrest in central Pakistan, after days of tension sparked by the rumoured desecration of a Koran.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/south_asia/8179823.stm

* US pledge to reduce Afghan deaths *
The new US commander in Afghanistan vows to work to reduce civilian deaths after a UN report showed they had risen.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/south_asia/8179294.stm

* Calcutta imposes old vehicle ban *
A ban on old, polluting vehicles comes into effect in Calcutta as part of efforts to reduce pollution levels.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/south_asia/8179512.stm

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UK

* Bank reform 'needs to be radical' *
The highest paid bankers should be revealed and the reform of the banking system made more radical, the city minister says.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/business/8179415.stm

* Graduates to get gap-year money *
The government is to pay for hundreds of graduates struggling to find a job to go on expeditions abroad.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/uk_news/8179565.stm

* Brazil 'fraud' Britons bailed *
Two British law graduates, charged with attempted insurance fraud in Brazil, have been granted bail.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/uk_news/8179687.stm

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UK POLITICS

* MPs 'back' new immigration system *
MPs say the new points-based immigration system is working well, but concerns remain about the time taken to process visas.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/uk_news/politics/8178817.stm

* New questions over 'torture' case *
The government comes under renewed pressure to disclose what it knew about a UK resident who says he was tortured.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/uk_news/politics/8179373.stm

* Bank reform 'needs to be radical' *
The highest paid bankers should be revealed and the reform of the banking system made more radical, the city minister says.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/business/8179415.stm

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UK EDUCATION

* Graduates to get gap-year money *
The government is to pay for hundreds of graduates struggling to find a job to go on expeditions abroad.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/uk_news/8179565.stm

* Bad teens 'not fault of parents' *
Parents are spending more time with their children - and researchers find no evidence of a decline in parenting.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/uk_news/education/8177990.stm

* Schools exclude pupils less often *
The number of permanent and fixed period exclusions from England's schools has fallen, statistics show.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/uk_news/education/8176140.stm

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ENGLAND

* Sit-in workers' 'starved' claim *
A union complains to police amid claims workers occupying an Isle of Wight wind turbine factory are having their rights breached.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/uk_news/england/hampshire/8179448.stm

* Mother appeals for girl's return *
Police continue to search for a 14-year-old girl from Lincolnshire thought to have run away with a man she met on the internet.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/uk_news/england/lincolnshire/8179457.stm

* 'Blasphemy' row over erotic shots *
A photographer is accused of blasphemy after taking a set of pictures without permission at a Cornish church.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/uk_news/england/cornwall/8179635.stm

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NORTHERN IRELAND

* Fire at town pub treated as arson *
A fire which extensively damaged a pub in Strabane, County Tyrone, is being treated as arson by police.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/uk_news/northern_ireland/8179557.stm

* Appeal over petrol bomb attack *
A petrol bomb thrown at a house in Larne, County Antrim, misses its target and lands in a neighbouring garden.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/uk_news/northern_ireland/8179529.stm

* Two released in £4m fraud inquiry *
Two men questioned as part of a £4m fraud inquiry have been released, pending a report to the Public Prosecution Service.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/uk_news/northern_ireland/8177899.stm

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SCOTLAND

* Murder inquiry after garage find *
Police launch a murder inquiry after a woman's body is found in a garage in Dundee in the early hours of the morning.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/uk_news/scotland/tayside_and_central/8179564.stm

* City bracing for rubbish strike *
Rubbish could pile up across Glasgow with refuse collectors planning a strike over "life changing" shift changes.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/uk_news/scotland/glasgow_and_west/8179786.stm

* Doctor concerns over work limits *
Concerns are raised that not all of the National Health Service in Scotland is ready to cope with new limits on working hours.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/uk_news/scotland/8179329.stm

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WALES

* Judges rule on child discipline *
Appeal Court judges say a girl who was kicked and slapped by her parents did not suffer "significant harm" and can return home.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/uk_news/wales/8179613.stm

* Woman arrested after body found *
Police arrest a woman and appeal for information after the body of a 34-year-old man is discovered near a river.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/uk_news/wales/8179649.stm

* Hunt after 'Valley Boy' stabbing *
A bare-chested robber with a "Valley Boy" tattoo attacks and stabs a teenager after knocking on his door.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/uk_news/wales/south_east/8179611.stm

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BUSINESS

* Obama sees US economy improving *
Barack Obama says new figures on the US economy indicate progress is being made in tackling the country's problems.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/business/8178430.stm

* US seeks to continue car rebates *
The US House of Representatives approves extra funds for a scheme offering cash for trading in old cars.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/americas/8178992.stm

* Safety fears spark Honda recall *
Japanese carmaker Honda announces it is recalling 440,000 vehicles in the US due to an airbag defect.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/business/8179349.stm

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ENTERTAINMENT

* Warhol's Jackson goes to auction *
A portrait by Andy Warhol of the late singer Michael Jackson, commissioned to mark Thriller's record sales, is set to be auctioned in New York .
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/entertainment/8179627.stm

* Peas break Billboard chart record *
Black Eyed Peas set a new record for the longest successive stay at the top of the US singles chart by a duo or group.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/entertainment/8178859.stm

* Scott 'to direct Alien prequel' *
Film director Sir Ridley Scott is to return to the Alien franchise to direct a prequel, according to reports.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/entertainment/8178676.stm

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SCIENCE & ENVIRONMENT

* Space shuttle touches down safely *
US space shuttle Endeavour successfully lands at Florida's Kennedy Space Center at the end of a 16-day mission.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/science/nature/8177528.stm

* Experts puzzled by spot on Venus *
Astronomers have been puzzled by a strange bright spot which has appeared in the clouds of Venus.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/science/nature/8179067.stm

* Images reveal 'lost' Roman city *
Aerial photographs reveal a lost Roman city called Altinum - which some scholars regard as a forerunner of Venice.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/science/nature/8177529.stm

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TECHNOLOGY

* US file-sharer gets $700,000 fine *
A US student is told to pay $675,000 (£404,000) to record labels for breaking copyright laws after sharing music online.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/technology/8177285.stm

* Apple fix to iPhone security flaw *
Apple releases a software patch to address a recently exposed security flaw in the iPhone.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/technology/8177755.stm

* Firefox passes billion milestone *
The open-source web browser Firefox has been downloaded more than a billion times in its five-year history.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/technology/8177829.stm

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HEALTH

* Private transplants to be banned *
The government is to ban private transplants of organs from dead donors after concerns foreign patients pay to jump the queue.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/health/8177826.stm

* Rapid chlamydia diagnosis for men *
A urine test can diagnose the sexually transmitted infection chlamydia in men within an hour, enabling quicker treatment.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/health/8172137.stm

* Confusion over cruise flu claims *
There are conflicting reports over whether dozens of people on a cruise liner which docked in the south of France are suffering from swine flu.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/europe/8178333.stm

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ON THIS DAY

* 1976: Lauda fights for life after Grand Prix crash *
F1 racing driver Niki Lauda is in a critical condition in hospital after crashing at the German Grand Prix.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/onthisday/hi/dates/stories/august/1/newsid_2526000/2526869.stm

* 1944: Uprising to free Warsaw begins *
The Polish Underground Army begins battle to liberate Warsaw, the first European city to fall to the Germans.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/onthisday/hi/dates/stories/august/1/newsid_3932000/3932555.stm

* 1971: Apollo 15 finds rock from birth of Moon *
Astronauts uncover a rock which may date back to the origin of the Moon.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/onthisday/hi/dates/stories/august/1/newsid_4101000/4101579.stm

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BBC SPORT
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TOP STORIES

* Wenger not ruling out Vieira deal *
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger is not ruling out the prospect of former Gunners captain Patrick Vieira returning to the club from Inter Milan.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/football/teams/a/arsenal/8176792.stm

* Edgbaston washout thwarts England *
Play is abandoned without a ball being bowled on day three of the third Ashes Test between England and Australia at Edgbaston because of persistent rain.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/cricket/england/8179622.stm

* Football honours Sir Bobby Robson *
Leading figures from the world of football pay tribute to Sir Bobby Robson, who has died aged 76 after a long battle with cancer.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/football/8178079.stm

* New deal ends F1 breakaway fears *
The future of Formula 1 is secured after the sport's governing body and 12 teams sign a new Concorde Agreement.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/motorsport/formula_one/8179661.stm

* Schumacher can win race - Webber *
Red Bull driver Mark Webber believes Michael Schumacher has what it takes to win a race when he comes out of retirement to replace injured Ferrari driver Felipe Massa.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/motorsport/formula_one/8176799.stm

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FOOTBALL

* Football honours Sir Bobby Robson *
Leading figures from the world of football pay tribute to Sir Bobby Robson, who has died aged 76 after a long battle with cancer.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/football/8178079.stm

* Live scores - Co-operative Insurance Cup *
Latest scores from the first round of the Scottish League Cup.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport1/hi/football/scot_cups/live_scores/default.stm

* Wenger not ruling out Vieira deal *
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger is not ruling out the prospect of former Gunners captain Patrick Vieira returning to the club from Inter Milan.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/football/teams/a/arsenal/8176792.stm

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AFRICAN FOOTBALL

* Ivory Coast game under threat *
The Ivory Coast Football Federation says thefts at the Felix Houphouet-Boigny stadium mean the Elephants' next 2010 World Cup qualifier is under threat.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/football/africa/8179659.stm

* Hughes washes hands of Benjelloun *
Hibernian boss John Hughes says he is leaving it to his board to deal with "disrespectful" Abdessallam Benjelloun.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/football/teams/h/hibernian/8179404.stm

* Champs League win for Al Hilal *
Sudan's Al Hilal beat Zesco United to move to the top of Group A in the African Champions League.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/football/africa/8179146.stm

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CRICKET

* Edgbaston washout thwarts England *
Play is abandoned without a ball being bowled on day three of the third Ashes Test between England and Australia at Edgbaston because of persistent rain.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/cricket/england/8179622.stm

* Kapugedera stars as Sri Lanka win *
Chamara Kapugedera's 67 guides Sri Lanka to a comfortable six-wicket one-day win over Pakistan in Dambulla.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/cricket/8179722.stm

* Onions rewarded with England deal *
Fast bowler Graham Onions is given an incremental contract by the England and Wales Cricket Board following a string of impressive performances.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/cricket/england/8179672.stm

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RUGBY UNION

* Live score - South Africa v New Zealand *
South Africa host New Zealand in the Tri-Nations in Durban on Saturday.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport1/hi/rugby_union/live_scores/default.stm

* South Africa v New Zealand (Sat) *
South Africa bring in Morne Styen for the injured Ruan Pienaar while New Zealand call up Jimmy Cowan and Owen Franks for their second Tri-Nations encounter.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/rugby_union/8172954.stm

* Scarlets' King faces fitness race *
Scarlets centre Regan King is battling to be fit for the start of the new season after a hamstring operation.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/rugby_union/welsh/8174924.stm

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RUGBY LEAGUE

* World Cup set for 12-team format *
The 2013 Rugby League World Cup is set to be contested by 12 teams, an increase from last year's 10-team event in Australia.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/rugby_league/8179750.stm

* St Helens 10-6 Wigan *
Kyle Eastmond's late try gives St Helens a thrilling victory over Wigan.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/rugby_league/8159578.stm

* Salford 24-30 Wakefield *
Wakefield hold off a late challenge from Salford to keep up their play-off challenge.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/rugby_league/8159571.stm

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TENNIS

* Serena crashes out in California *
Top seed Serena Williams crashes to a shock 6-2 3-6 6-2 quarter-final defeat at the hands of Australian Samantha Stosur in the Bank of the West Classic in California.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/tennis/8179511.stm

* GB quad team reach world decider *
The GB quad wheelchair tennis team will face the USA in the World Team Cup final after beating the Netherlands 2-0 in the semi-finals.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/other_sports/disability_sport/8178647.stm

* Serena surges into quarter-finals *
Top seed Serena Williams reaches the quarter-finals of the Bank of the West Classic in California with a straight-sets win over Melinda Czink.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/tennis/8177537.stm

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GOLF

* Women's British Open leaderboard (from LPGA website) *
Latest scores from the Women's British Open at Royal Lytham and St Annes (from LPGA website)
Full story:
http://www.lpgascoring.com/leaderboard.html

* Golf leaderboard *
The latest leaderboard from the European tour.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/golf/7339218.stm

* Woods way off pace in Buick Open *
Tiger Woods trails leader Steve Lowery by eight shots after the first round of the Buick Open in Michigan.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/golf/8177552.stm

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MOTORSPORT

* Funeral for racing driver Surtees *
The funeral of racing driver Henry Surtees, son of former Formula One champion John Surtees, has been held in West Sussex.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/uk_news/england/8175812.stm

* Formula 1 news has moved >>>> *
Click the link above to reach BBC Sport's brand new Formula 1 website for 2009.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport1/hi/motorsport/formula_one/default.stm

* Earlier date for British MotoGP *
Next year's British MotoGP at Silverstone moves to an earlier slot than usual after the 2010 race schedule is published.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/motorsport/motorbikes/8176394.stm

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FORMULA 1

* New deal ends F1 breakaway fears *
The future of Formula 1 is secured after the sport's governing body and 12 teams sign a new Concorde Agreement.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/motorsport/formula_one/8179661.stm

* Full results *

Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport1/hi/motorsport/formula_one/results/default.stm

* View full standings tables *

Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/motorsport/formula_one/standings/default.stm

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BOXING

* Witter vows to wrest back title *
Bradford's Junior Witter faces unbeaten American Devon Alexander for the vacant WBC light-welterweight crown in California on Saturday.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/boxing/8174122.stm

* Woods set for IBF title challenge *
Clinton Woods will fight for the IBF light-heavyweight world title in the United States on Friday, 28 August.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/boxing/8175844.stm

* Boxer Gatti's death ruled suicide *
Former world boxing champion Arturo Gatti probably killed himself and was not murdered, say Brazilian investigators.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/americas/8177392.stm

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ATHLETICS

* Gay sweeps to 100m win in Sweden *
Sprinter Tyson Gay sweeps to victory in the 100m victory in 9.79 seconds in Stockholm
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/athletics/8179331.stm

* Ohuruogu set to be fit for Berlin *
Christine Ohuruogu says she is running again and will defend the 400m title at the World Championships in Berlin.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/athletics/8177854.stm

* GB athletics coach targets 2016 *
UK Athletics's Paralympic head coach Peter Eriksson believes it may be 2016 before Team GB make a big impact in the sport at the Paralympic Games.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/other_sports/disability_sport/8173299.stm

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SNOOKER

* Telford retains UK Championship *
The UK Championship returns to Telford International Centre for the third year running.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/other_sports/snooker/8113462.stm

* Allen cruises to first pro title *
Mark Allen hammers Ding Junhui 6-0 in the final of the Wuzhou International Jiangsu Classic to secure his first professional title.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/other_sports/snooker/8087785.stm

* Sport presenter Stubbs leaves BBC *
BBC sports presenter Ray Stubbs is leaving the corporation after 25 years to join the new ESPN channel.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/front_page/8156041.stm

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HORSE RACING

* Midday lands Nassau Stakes spoils *
The Oaks runner-up Midday claims victory in the Nassau Stakes at Glorious Goodwood.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/other_sports/horse_racing/8179820.stm

* Laa Rayb lands Goodwood victory *
The 25-1 chance Laa Rayb wins the Totesport Mile on the fourth day of the Glorious Goodwood meeting.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/other_sports/horse_racing/8178766.stm

* Schiaparelli claims Goodwood Cup *
Favourite Schiaparelli, ridden by Frankie Dettori, wins the Goodwood Cup on Ladies' Day at the Festival.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/other_sports/horse_racing/8176921.stm

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CYCLING

* Tour stage winner tests positive *
Tour de France stage 16 winner Mikel Astarloza is suspended after a positive pre-race test for blood-booster EPO.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/other_sports/cycling/8178940.stm

* Wiggins drops track for Tour bid *
Triple Olympic gold medallist Bradley Wiggins will not ride on the track for the next two years in order to focus solely on the Tour de France.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/other_sports/cycling/8173471.stm

* Armstrong hits back at Contador *
Lance Armstrong says his Astana team-mate Alberto Contador has "lots to learn" as the pair engage in a bitter war of words.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/other_sports/cycling/8170479.stm

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OTHER SPORT...

* Adlington and Phelps set for test *
Britain's Rebecca Adlington and Joanne Jackson will go for gold in the final of the 800m freestyle at the World Championships in Rome on Saturday.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/other_sports/swimming/8179657.stm

* Davies hopes for British record *
David Davies hopes to break another British record in Sunday's 1500m World Championships freestyle final after qualifying seventh fastest.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/other_sports/swimming/8175869.stm

* Britain's Halsall snatches silver *
Great Britain's Fran Halsall grabs silver in the 100m freestyle on day six of the World Championships.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/other_sports/swimming/8179055.stm

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FUN AND GAMES

* Sport quotes of the week *
Berbatov and the Beatles, plus Flintoff on retirement
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/funny_old_game/8167475.stm

* Robbo Robson blog *
"One of Sven's jobs is to identify local talent - can't see him struggling with that"
Full story:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/robborobson/2009/07/nuts_county.html

* Ten to Tackle *
Test your knowledge of the last seven days in sport
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/funny_old_game/8167375.stm

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NORTHERN IRELAND

* N Ireland retain Elite Milk crown *
Northern Ireland retain their Milk Cup Elite crown by beating Denmark 2-0 at the Coleraine Showgrounds.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/football/irish/8179280.stm

* Ireland remains out for Republic *
Stephen Ireland continues his international exile as Giovanni Trapattoni announces the Republic of Ireland squad for the friendly against Australia.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/football/internationals/8176461.stm

* Cathcart handed Man United debut *
Northern Ireland youngster Craig Cathcart makes his Manchester United debut in Wednesday's 2-1 friendly win over Boca Juniors in Munich.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/football/teams/m/man_utd/8175949.stm

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SCOTLAND

* Ibrox boss backs summer kick-off *
Rangers manager Walter Smith believes an earlier start to the season would help prevent further European misery for Scottish clubs.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/football/teams/r/rangers/8179621.stm

* Live scores - Co-operative Insurance Cup *
Latest scores from the first round of the Scottish League Cup.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport1/hi/football/scot_cups/live_scores/default.stm

* Massone sells up to depart Livi *
Livingston's new backers persuade chairman Angelo Massone to sell his shares and leave the cash-struck club.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/football/teams/l/livingston/8179137.stm

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WALES

* Davies hopes for British record *
David Davies hopes to break another British record in Sunday's 1500m World Championships freestyle final after qualifying seventh fastest.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/other_sports/swimming/8175869.stm

* Pericard joins Cardiff on trial *
Former Juventus striker Vincent Pericard has joined Championship club Cardiff City on trial.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/football/teams/c/cardiff_city/8179829.stm

* Dragons set for Sidey departure *
New South Wales Waratahs claim they have signed Newport Gwent Dragons' Australian centre Rory Sidey.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/rugby_union/my_club/ng_dragons/8179705.stm

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		Volume 7, Number 11 Aug. 1, 2009 www.usavolleyball.org SIX TITLES AWARDED AT HIGH PERFORMANCE CHAMPIONSHIPS Titles in six divisions were awarded at the 2009 USA Volleyball High Performance Championship will take place at the Fort Lauderdale/Broward County Convention Center July 22-26 in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. MORE . News Releases MORE . Results MORE . All Tournament Teams MORE . Awards Photos MORE . All Photos MORE . USAV High Performance Home Page MORE USA VOLLEYBALL TO HOST MEN'S WORLD QUALIFIER IN IRVINE USA Volleyball has announced that it will host the 2010 Men's World Championship Qualification Tournament for NORCECA Pool F on Aug. 15-17 at the Bren Events Center on the campus of UC Irvine in Irvine, Calif. Men's volleyball teams from the United States, Panama, Guatemala and Dominican Republic will compete in the event. The 2010 World Championship will be held Sept. 24-Oct. 10, 2010, in Italy. MORE . World Qualifier Tickets and Info MORE . Russia Ends U.S. Men's World League Campaign MORE . Salmon Suspended Four Months for Drug Infraction MORE . U.S. Men's National Team Home Page MORE AMERICAN BEACH TEAMS SWEEP GOLD MEDALS IN MARSEILLE The USA Volleyball beach teams of Jen Kessy and April Ross and Phil Dalhausser and Todd Rogers swept the women's and men's gold medals on Sunday at the US$600,000 World Series 13 Grand Chelem, part of the SWATCH FIVB Grand Slam tournament in Marseille, France. Dalhausser and Kessy were named the tournament MVPs. MORE . U.S. Women Advance to Semifinals in Austria MORE . AVP, Athletes Sign Groundbreaking Contract MORE . Branagh/Youngs, Gibb/Rosenthal Win AVP Manhattan Beach Titles MORE . Q and A with Kerri Walsh MORE . 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MORE U.S. Men's Junior Team Ready for the World MORE MANHATTAN BEACH HOSTS JUNIOR TOUR OPEN CHAMPIONSHIPS Junior Beach volleyball teams from California and Arizona descended on Manhattan Beach, Calif. to take part in the USA Beach Junior Tour Open Championships on July 25. The tournament is part of the USA Beach Volleyball Junior Tour, a series of beach volleyball events held around the country. Age divisions range from under-12 to under-20. MORE . Manhattan Beach Open Championship Results MORE . Beach Junior Tour Photo Galleries MORE . USA Beach Junior Tour Home Page MORE   U.S. WOMEN'S JUNIOR TEAM FINISHES 12TH AT WORLDS The U.S. Women's Junior National Team ended the 2009 FIVB World Championships on a down note as it fell to Czech Republic, 0-3 (13-25 13-25 16-25) on Saturday in Tijuana, Mexico and finished the tournament in 12th place (2-6). MORE . USAV Announces 2009 Beach National Teams MORE CENTRAL OKLAHOMA NAMED OLYMPIC TRAINING SITE The USOC announced the University of Central Oklahoma in Edmond, Okla., as an official U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Training site for volleyball, archery and Paralympic sports. The University of Central Oklahoma (UCO) became an official Paralympic training site in 2005 and is currently home to the U.S. men's and women's sitting volleyball teams. MORE   USA VOLLEYBALL COACHING ACCREDITATION PROGRAM (CAP) IMPACT Webinars A new series of IMPACT certification Webinars for the 2010 season will begin in September, 2009. Club Directors - remember that ALL coaches must have IMPACT certification to coach for the 2010 season! Click here for MORE INFORMATION on how to schedule a Webinar or register your club for a discounted Small Group rate. Need Re-Certification Modules?! Remember that American Sport Education Program (ASEP) offers three online courses that carry USAV-CAP Module Credits toward your next re-certification! MORE INFORMATION Summer 2009 CAP Courses Open for Registration! CLICK HERE for CAP Course dates/sites on the CAP Schedule page. USA Volleyball Education Department partners with the National Federation of High Schools (NFHS). MORE INFORMATION. USAV Education and Human Kinetics Book & DVD Release! MORE INFORMATION! August is AVCA Member Appreciation Month! MORE INFORMATION! REGION SPOTLIGHT: GATEWAY STRESSES EDUCATION Donna Mayer has seen volleyball in the Gateway Region come full circle. When her son was in fourth grade, Mayer took on the responsibility of coaching his volleyball team, with little knowledge of the game but a strong desire to help. MORE   USA VOLLEYBALL REPLICA JERSEYS NOW ON SALE Looking for a unique gift idea? USA Volleyball has replica jerseys from its 2008 Olympic Games indoor teams available for a limited time. Replica jerseys are available for all 24 U.S. players who participated in the 2008 Olympic Games, as well as personalized jersey options. MORE   USA VOLLEYBALL COMMEMORATIVE OLYMPIC APPAREL ON SALE USA Volleyball has unveiled commemorative 2008 Olympic Games logos appearing on various apparel saluting the U.S. Olympic Volleyball teams success in Beijing. MORE USA VOLLEYBALL BANK OF AMERICA CREDIT CARD USA Volleyball is offering a Platinum Plus Visa credit card with WorldPoints rewards through Bank of America. After the first qualifying purchase, users receive an autographed volleyball by USA National Team members. MORE   NAMES AND NOTES Oklahoma Region Commissioner Shawn McCarty was USA Volleyball's representative at the University of Central Oklahoma during meetings with officials from the U.S. Olympic Committee and UCO on July 27-28. Following the meetings, there was a press conference to announce that UCO was being named an Olympic and Paralympic Training Site by the U.S. Olympic Committee. To read the story, click here. A new State Games of America athlete record has already been set for volleyball with 218 teams already registered. The State Games of America will take place July 30-Aug. 2 in Colorado Springs, Colo. Read about it here. A U.S. men's volleyball team placed second to Israel at the 18th Maccabiah Games on July 13-23 in Israel. The U.S. women's volleyball team placed fourth and a men's beach volleyball team finished seventh. Go to the Maccabiah Games home page by clicking here. Karch Kiraly is featured in the USOC's Amazing Moments in Olympic History. To read it, click here... The American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) announced that 409 teams have earned the AVCA Team Academic Award for the 2008-2009 season. This number once again eclipses the previous years' total of 354 and sets a new all-time high for this award. To view the full release and winners, click here. Under Armour® and the AVCA will present the 2009 Under Armour All-America Volleyball Match & Skills Competition at the St. Pete Times Forum in downtown Tampa, Fla. Tickets for the second-annual event are now available. To view the release, click here. EM2 PRODUCT FEATURE: Junior Olympics Lapel Pin EM2, USA Volleyball's Official Event Merchandiser and Official Online Store, features a product line of apparel, accessories, officiating and coaching tools such as videos and books, novelties and much more. DETAILS - EM2 Site - FEATURE PRODUCT   Contact us at rotations@usav.org All content copyright ©2009 USA Volleyball. All rights reserved. If you would like to remove your e-mail address from our list, please click here. If you would like to add your e-mail address to our list, please click here.