<![CDATA[Volleyball]]>

<![CDATA[Volleyball]]>https://www.marca.comesFri, 16 Dec 2016 13:08:49 +0100Mon, 20 Apr 2026 20:04:46 +0200<![CDATA[Tom Brady sees Olympic future within his family]]>https://www.marca.com/en/nfl/las-vegas-raiders/2026/04/20/69e66a8822601d841f8b4594.htmlMuch was made about <strong>the possibility of Tom Brady suiting up for the flag football team at the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics</strong>. While that scenario hasn't been completely ruled out, it feels less likely as time passes. Still, with Brady, the unexpected is never off the table. <strong>What is becoming clearer, though, is that the Olympic conversation may not end with him.</strong>

]]>Tom Brady sees Olympic future within his familyhttps://www.marca.com/en/nfl/las-vegas-raiders/2026/04/20/69e66a8822601d841f8b4594.htmlMon, 20 Apr 2026 20:04:38 +0200<![CDATA[Why a video of LeBron James approving Zhuri James' basketball moves has fans wondering about her future]]>https://www.marca.com/en/basketball/nba/los-angeles-lakers/2026/03/13/69b35c72ca47417d208b45c9.htmlA video shared by the <a href="https://www.marca.com/en/basketball/nba/los-angeles-lakers.html" target="_blank">Los Angeles Lakers</a> on TikTok showed <a href="https://www.marca.com/en/lifestyle/zhuri-james.html" target="_blank">Zhuri James</a> closely watching her father, <a href="https://www.marca.com/en/basketball/nba/lebron-james.html" target="_blank">LeBron James</a>, during his pregame routine. Instead of simply standing courtside, <strong>Zhuri appeared to study his movements carefully and imitate them</strong>. At one point<strong> she even looked as if she was taking mental notes</strong>, repeating the same moves before glancing back at her dad for approval.

]]>Why a video of LeBron James approving Zhuri James' basketball moves has fans wondering about her futurehttps://www.marca.com/en/basketball/nba/los-angeles-lakers/2026/03/13/69b35c72ca47417d208b45c9.htmlFri, 13 Mar 2026 01:56:02 +0100<![CDATA[SMU volleyball star Natalia Newsome's 40-inch vertical leap stuns NBA legends]]>https://www.marca.com/en/ncaa/2025/09/28/68d8b09e46163f5d698b45a0.html<a href="https://www.marca.com/en/ncaa.html" target="_blank"><strong>Southern Methodist University</strong></a> sophomore <strong>Natalia Newsome</strong> has become a viral sensation after showcasing a remarkable 40-inch vertical leap during a volleyball match.

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]]>https://www.marca.com/en/ncaa/2025/09/28/68d8b09e46163f5d698b45a0.htmlSun, 28 Sep 2025 05:55:56 +0200<![CDATA[Quinn Ewers reacts as sister commits to D1 volleyball: 'Big time!']]>https://www.marca.com/en/nfl/miami-dolphins/2025/08/06/689281f1e2704e46258b45f0.html<strong><a href="https://www.marca.com/en/ncaa/quinn-ewers.html">Quinn Ewers</a> might be getting ready for his first <a href="https://www.marca.com/en/nfl.html">NFL</a> season</strong>, but on Tuesday, the spotlight shifted to someone else in the family.

]]>Quinn Ewers Isn't the Only Star in the Family Anymore(AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)https://www.marca.com/en/nfl/miami-dolphins/2025/08/06/689281f1e2704e46258b45f0.htmlWed, 06 Aug 2025 00:17:37 +0200<![CDATA[Zhuri James shows who's boss in the family stealing the spotlight in her volleyball game]]>https://www.marca.com/en/basketball/nba/los-angeles-lakers/2025/06/26/685dac72268e3e184c8b45ac.htmlWhen your dad is<a href="https://www.marca.com/en/basketball/nba/lebron-james.html" target="_blank"> LeBron James</a> and your brothers are making headlines in basketball, it's easy to get lost in the shuffle. But 10-year-old <strong>Zhuri James made it clear: she's not here to ride coattails - she's here to take over.</strong> In her latest volleyball game, Zhuri had everyone's eyes glued to the court. <strong>She delivered an all-around show that screamed: I'm here to win. </strong>

]]>Zhuri James shows who's boss in the family stealing the spotlight in her volleyball gamehttps://www.marca.com/en/basketball/nba/los-angeles-lakers/2025/06/26/685dac72268e3e184c8b45ac.htmlThu, 26 Jun 2025 22:26:57 +0200<![CDATA[Who is Blaire Fleming? The controversial transgender volleyball player who hits the ball at high speed]]>https://www.marca.com/en/more-sports/2024/11/17/6739fb25e2704e6b798b45d7.htmlThis Saturday, the San Jose State University (SJSU) women's volleyball team, the Spartans, achieved a dramatic five-set victory over Colorado State, which allowed them to <strong>climb to the top of the Mountain West Conference</strong>. The main protagonist was <strong>Blaire Fleming, a transgender woman who scored 24 points</strong>, including the last one after a serve that a player from the opposing team failed to control.

]]>https://www.marca.com/en/more-sports/2024/11/17/6739fb25e2704e6b798b45d7.htmlSun, 17 Nov 2024 15:23:38 +0100<![CDATA[The comparison with Caitlin Clark that has angered Nebraska Cornhuskers fans: Stupid obsession!]]>https://www.marca.com/en/basketball/wnba/indiana-fever/2024/11/10/6730968aca4741323e8b4576.html<strong>Nebraska Cornhuskers</strong>' fans were left annoyed that <a href="https://www.marca.com/en/ncaa/caitlin-clark.html"><strong>Caitlin Clark </strong></a>managed to find her name forced into a conversation about volleyball as they improved maintained their exceptional form in front of a sold out stadium.

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]]>https://www.marca.com/en/basketball/wnba/indiana-fever/2024/11/10/6730968aca4741323e8b4576.htmlSun, 10 Nov 2024 12:30:02 +0100<![CDATA[Volleyball team forfeit game as they refuse to compete against transgender opponent]]>https://www.marca.com/en/ncaa/2024/10/02/66fd59c622601d6d2b8b45c7.htmlThe <a href="https://www.marca.com/en/ncaa.html"><strong>San Jose State women's volleyball team</strong></a> has become a lightning rod for controversy this season due to transgender female, <a href="https://www.marca.com/en/ncaa/2024/09/25/66f4240ae2704ed6af8b45c8.html"><strong>Blaire Fleming</strong></a>, competing for the team.

]]>San Jose State women's volleyball teamInstagram @sanjosestatevbhttps://www.marca.com/en/ncaa/2024/10/02/66fd59c622601d6d2b8b45c7.htmlWed, 02 Oct 2024 17:00:58 +0200<![CDATA[US falls to Italy, who are crowned Olympic volleyball champions for the first time]]>https://www.marca.com/en/olympic-games/volleyball/2024/08/11/66b8e531268e3e5f428b45a9.htmlItaly's national volleyball team achieved a historic victory at the <a href="https://www.marca.com/en/olympic-games.html">Paris 2024 Olympics</a>, winning the gold medal by defeating the United States 3-0 (25-18, 25-20, 25-17) in a dominant final performance.

]]>https://www.marca.com/en/olympic-games/volleyball/2024/08/11/66b8e531268e3e5f428b45a9.htmlSun, 11 Aug 2024 18:40:10 +0200<![CDATA[What time is Italy vs USA in the Men's Volleyball match for the bronze medal at the 2024 Olympics?]]>https://www.marca.com/en/olympic-games/volleyball/2024/08/09/66b5648c22601d77278b4581.htmlToday, August 9th, <strong>we'll be fortunate to watch the bronze medal match in men's volleyball between the United States and Italy. </strong>The U.S. men's volleyball team at the Paris 2024 Olympics fell short against Poland in the semifinals and will now be aiming for third place in the tournament.

]]>Paris (France), 05/08/2024.- Players of the US celebrate winning the lt;HIT gt;men lt;/HIT gt;'s quarterfinals match between lt;HIT gt;USA lt;/HIT gt; and Brazil at the lt;HIT gt;Volleyball lt;/HIT gt; competitions in the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, at teh South Paris Arena in Paris, France, 05 August 2024. (Brasil, Francia) EFE/EPA/DANIEL IRUNGUDANIEL IRUNGUhttps://www.marca.com/en/olympic-games/volleyball/2024/08/09/66b5648c22601d77278b4581.htmlFri, 09 Aug 2024 14:19:53 +0200<![CDATA[USA vs Brazil Women's Volleyball: What time is the Semifinal at the Olympics & how to watch on LIVE]]>https://www.marca.com/en/olympic-games/volleyball/2024/08/08/66b3f19a46163f621c8b45a2.htmlToday, August 8, we will be lucky to witness the women's volleyball semifinal at the Paris 2024 Olympics, <strong>where the USA will face Brazil for a spot in the final match and a chance to win another gold medal.</strong>

]]>Paris (France), 06/08/2024.- Kathryn Plummer of lt;HIT gt;USA lt;/HIT gt; in action during the lt;HIT gt;Women lt;/HIT gt; quarterfinal match between lt;HIT gt;USA lt;/HIT gt; and Poland of the lt;HIT gt;Volleyball lt;/HIT gt; competitions in the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, at the South Paris Arena in Paris, France, 06 August 2024. (Francia, Polonia) EFE/EPA/DIVYAKANT SOLANKIDIVYAKANT SOLANKIhttps://www.marca.com/en/olympic-games/volleyball/2024/08/08/66b3f19a46163f621c8b45a2.htmlThu, 08 Aug 2024 12:49:11 +0200<![CDATA[What time is USA vs Qatar in the Men's Beach Volleyball Quarterfinals at the 2024 Olympics?]]>https://www.marca.com/en/olympic-games/volleyball/2024/08/07/66b2a581e2704e22a98b459a.htmlToday, August 7th, we will have the exciting opportunity to watch the <strong>Men's Beach Volleyball Quarterfinals between the American duo, Andrew Benesh and Miles Partain</strong>, and the team from Qatar.

]]>Paris (France), 05/08/2024.- Miles lt;HIT gt;Partain lt;/HIT gt; (R) and Andrew lt;HIT gt;Benesh lt;/HIT gt; (L) of USA celebrate after winning their match against Samuele Cottafava and Paolo Nicolai of Italy in the Men round of 16 match between USA and Italy in the Beach Volleyball competitions in the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, at the Eiffel Tower in Paris, France, 05 August 2024. (Francia, Italia) EFE/EPA/RITCHIE B. TONGORITCHIE B. TONGOhttps://www.marca.com/en/olympic-games/volleyball/2024/08/07/66b2a581e2704e22a98b459a.htmlWed, 07 Aug 2024 17:04:28 +0200<![CDATA[Who is Jackie Anderson? The woman stealing the spotlight at the Olympics from her husband, star of the USA volleyball team]]>https://www.marca.com/en/olympic-games/volleyball/2024/08/05/66b0bb9546163f0c7e8b45c8.htmlOne of <a href="https://www.marca.com/en/olympic-games.html?intcmp=MENUPROD&s_kw=english-olympic-games" target="_blank"><strong>Team USA</strong></a>'s volleyball stars had to dip out mid-game to talk to his wife and keep her in check, so who exactly is <strong>Jackie Anderson</strong>? Meet the woman more important than a<a href="https://www.marca.com/en/olympic-games.html?intcmp=MENUPROD&s_kw=english-olympic-games" target="_blank"> 2024 Olympic Games</a> gold medal.

]]>https://www.marca.com/en/olympic-games/volleyball/2024/08/05/66b0bb9546163f0c7e8b45c8.htmlMon, 05 Aug 2024 13:48:42 +0200<![CDATA[Meet Annie Drews, the gold medal volleyball player winning hearts in Paris and social media]]>https://www.marca.com/en/olympic-games/volleyball/2024/08/01/66abe2cc22601d06578b456d.html<strong>Andrea 'Annie' Drews</strong>, a 30-year-old Indiana native, is making significant waves at the 2024 <a href="https://www.marca.com/en/olympic-games.html">Summer Olympics in Paris</a>. As a crucial member of the U.S. women's volleyball team, Drews has been instrumental in their medal contention, recently leading them to a thrilling five-set victory over the reigning world champions, <strong>Poland</strong>.

]]>U.S. female volleyball team star Annie Drews.Instagram @adrews04https://www.marca.com/en/olympic-games/volleyball/2024/08/01/66abe2cc22601d06578b456d.htmlThu, 01 Aug 2024 22:59:10 +0200<![CDATA[Olympics schedule, August 1: times, how to watch the medal finals on TV from USA, streaming]]>https://www.marca.com/en/olympic-games/2024/08/02/66ac1f5b46163fe5388b45c3.htmlThe Paris Olympics kicked off on July 26, 2024, marking another historic event where, for just over two weeks, the world's top athletes will test their skills and preparation in hopes of winning a medal.

]]>https://www.marca.com/en/olympic-games/2024/08/02/66ac1f5b46163fe5388b45c3.htmlThu, 01 Aug 2024 15:41:27 +0200<![CDATA[Kylie Kelce captures hilarious footage of an exhausted Jason Kelce after a grueling day of Olympic activities]]>https://www.marca.com/en/nfl/2024/07/31/66a97dbc268e3e58488b45cc.html<a href="https://www.marca.com/en/nfl/jason-kelce.html" target="_blank">Jason Kelce</a> is<strong> loving life</strong> after the <a href="https://www.marca.com/en/nfl.html" target="_blank">NFL</a>, especially with his wife, <a href="https://www.marca.com/en/lifestyle/kylie-kelce.html" target="_blank">Kylie Kelce</a>, by his side. The duo has been <strong>the ultimate cheerleaders</strong> for<a href="https://www.marca.com/en/basketball/usa-basketball-men-team.html" target="_blank"> Team USA</a>, showing up in full force at every event and <strong>beaming with pride</strong> for the athletes representing the country.

]]>Kylie Kelce captures hilarious footage of an exhausted Jason Kelce after a grueling day of Olympic activitiesAPhttps://www.marca.com/en/nfl/2024/07/31/66a97dbc268e3e58488b45cc.htmlWed, 31 Jul 2024 01:57:43 +0200<![CDATA[2024 Olympics today July 28: schedule and how to watch the medal finals on TV at the Paris Olympics]]>https://www.marca.com/en/olympic-games/2024/07/31/66a974f146163f39708b45a2.htmlThe<strong> Paris Olympics kicked off on July 26, 2024</strong>, marking another historic event where, for just over two weeks, the world's top athletes will test their skills and preparation in hopes of winning a medal.

]]>https://www.marca.com/en/olympic-games/2024/07/31/66a974f146163f39708b45a2.htmlSun, 28 Jul 2024 14:13:46 +0200<![CDATA[U.S. Athletes at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games: Complete List]]>https://www.marca.com/en/olympic-games/2024/07/25/669918e7ca474105498b458a.htmlThe complete list of athletes representing the United States at the Paris 2024 Olympics is extensive, covering a wide array of sports.

]]>https://www.marca.com/en/olympic-games/2024/07/25/669918e7ca474105498b458a.htmlThu, 25 Jul 2024 19:56:10 +0200<![CDATA[Volleyball star Kayla Simmons films herself swimming with sharks]]>https://www.marca.com/en/more-sports/2024/07/11/668feb62ca474163088b4578.html<a href="https://www.marca.com/en/lifestyle/celebrities/2023/07/01/64a07f5d22601dc1768b457d.html" target="_blank"><strong>Kayla Simmons</strong></a>, the social-media-popular volleyball player with more than one million followers on Instagram, has shared her best videos after a week of diving with sharks.

]]>https://www.marca.com/en/more-sports/2024/07/11/668feb62ca474163088b4578.htmlThu, 11 Jul 2024 18:01:48 +0200<![CDATA[Controversy at the Olympic Games: Beach volleyball player called up despite being convicted of raping a minor]]>https://www.marca.com/en/olympic-games/2024/06/27/667db30622601de5188b46a9.html<strong>Steven Van de Velde</strong>, 29, who will represent the Netherlands in the beach volleyball competition at the <a href="https://www.marca.com/en/olympic-games.html"><strong>Paris 2024 Olympic Games</strong></a>, was 10 years ago sentenced to four years in prison in the United Kingdom for raping a 12-year-old girl.

]]>Steven van de Velde, during the Vienna Nations Cup in 2022.Florian Schotterhttps://www.marca.com/en/olympic-games/2024/06/27/667db30622601de5188b46a9.htmlFri, 28 Jun 2024 12:22:26 +0200<![CDATA[From the court to the sand: Ex NBA star qualifies for Paris Olympics in beach volleyball]]>https://www.marca.com/en/basketball/nba/2024/06/06/66610c8d46163f98488b45ad.htmlFormer <a href="https://www.marca.com/en/basketball/nba.html?intcmp=MENUPROD&s_kw=en-nba">NBA</a> player <strong>Chase Budinger</strong> has successfully transitioned from the basketball court to the sandy courts of beach volleyball, securing a spot in the upcoming<a href="https://www.marca.com/en/olympic-games.html?intcmp=MENUMIGA&s_kw=olympic-games"> Paris Olympics</a>.

]]>Chase Budinger spent seven seasons in the NBA before turning to beach volleyballLAPRESSEhttps://www.marca.com/en/basketball/nba/2024/06/06/66610c8d46163f98488b45ad.htmlThu, 06 Jun 2024 03:23:13 +0200<![CDATA[Kayla Simmons, volleyball star turned influencer, steals the show in Paris with sultry snaps]]>https://www.marca.com/en/more-sports/2023/04/19/643f23c2268e3e95268b45a3.html<strong>Kayla Simmons</strong>, known for being one of the world's sexiest volleyball players, is currently enjoying a holiday in Paris. The influencer and former volleyball star has been exploring the city's most famous landmarks, such as the <strong>Eiffel Tower and Louvre</strong>, and has been sharing her journey with her 966,000 followers on <strong>Instagram</strong>.

]]>Volleyball player and influencer Kayla Simmons.Instagram @kaylasimmmonshttps://www.marca.com/en/more-sports/2023/04/19/643f23c2268e3e95268b45a3.htmlWed, 19 Apr 2023 01:14:32 +0200<![CDATA[Russian Volleyball, Athletics and Skating teams also banned]]>https://www.marca.com/en/more-sports/2022/03/03/62211ef8ca4741fd2f8b45f6.htmlThe sanctions against Russia continue as the country has been banned from athletics, basketball, ice skating, volleyball and skiing on Tuesday, a day after it was banned from soccer and hockey tournaments, the favorite sport of its president,<strong> Vladimir Putin.</strong>

]]>Russian National volleyball teamhttps://www.marca.com/en/more-sports/2022/03/03/62211ef8ca4741fd2f8b45f6.htmlThu, 03 Mar 2022 21:03:21 +0100<![CDATA[Czech volleyball player is latest COVID case in Olympic Village]]>https://www.marca.com/en/olympic-games/2021/07/22/60f96ee9268e3eba0d8b45d5.htmlCzech volleyball player <strong>Marketa Slukova</strong> is the latest athlete to have tested posted for COVID-19 in the <a href="https://www.marca.com/en/olympic-games.html"><strong>Olympic Village</strong></a> in Tokyo, bringing the totally number of cases in the Czech delegation to five.

]]>Tokyo 2020.APhttps://www.marca.com/en/olympic-games/2021/07/22/60f96ee9268e3eba0d8b45d5.htmlThu, 22 Jul 2021 15:19:42 +0200<![CDATA[Iranian duo make history in women's volleyball by moving to Bulgaria]]>https://www.marca.com/en/more-sports/2017/01/18/587f90f4468aeb71538b45ba.htmlIran's first two women volleyball players to compete outside the Islamic Republic joined Bulgarian club Shumen this month, a move which has taken years of negotiation with Iranian authorities and which could help break down some gender barriers at home.

]]>https://www.marca.com/en/more-sports/2017/01/18/587f90f4468aeb71538b45ba.htmlWed, 18 Jan 2017 17:00:45 +0100<![CDATA[Tokyo opts for new volleyball venue for 2020 Games]]>https://www.marca.com/en/more-sports/2016/12/16/5853d8caca47416b538b45ab.htmlTokyo will build a new volleyball arena for the 2020 Olympics in the capital rather than using an existing facility in nearby Yokohama despite being under pressure to cut costs, the city government said on Friday.

]]>https://www.marca.com/en/more-sports/2016/12/16/5853d8caca47416b538b45ab.htmlFri, 16 Dec 2016 13:08:49 +0100