Pro Beach Volleyball Tour News and Notes

Donald Sun bought the AVP on April 2nd, 2012. He believes he can revive the perennially troubled tour and finally make it profitable. Being a tech executive has nothing to do with running a professional sports entity. But some of what he learned from his father, David Sun, the self-made billionaire and owner of Kingston Technology, could very...

I sat down with Donald Sun just four days after he purchased the AVP from former owner Nick Lewin. Sun answers questions from readers about who he is, what he's done and what his plans are for the AVP.

Check out the schedule and results from the 2012 Pro Beach Volleyball season.

USAV Managing Director say that Brazilian Pedro Salgado is a wake up call for young Americans.

Some reflections on the USAV/IMG Jose Cuervo Beach Championship Series Event in Hermosa Beach on Saturday September 24th.

As the summer of 2011 winds to a close, it is time to take stock of what transpired in what was arguably the strangest summer in recent memory for the sport of beach volleyball in the United States. So as we look ahead to 2012, here’s a brief overview of what went right and what went wrong.

Check out the 2011 schedule and results for domestic and international pro beach volleyball including tournaments held by FIVB, USAV, National Volleyball League (NVL), and Corona Light Wide Open (CLWO).

Hans Stolfus, one of the AVP's most outspoken critics is now running the Tour's media arm. After months of silence, Stolfus speaks about how the AVP's May 15th re-launch came about and clears up some misconceptions about the AVP's intent.

Now that you've read all about the PBVA's plans for next summer, let us know what you think? Is a players association good or bad for the sport of beach volleyball?

The AVP is back in action and 2010 brings some new partnerships that could make an immediate impact. Check out the new teams.

Profile for Phil Dalhausser, AVP Beach volleyball player.

Profile for Kerri Walsh, AVP Beach volleyball player.

Profile for Misty May, AVP Beach volleyball player.

Profile for Kerri Walsh, AVP Beach volleyball player.

Beach Volleyball AVP - The AVP Tour's stops for 2010 and the list of winners.

Tyra Turner discusses her beginnings, her partnerships and the future of the AVP.

Tyra Turner climbed the ranks in the AVP by working hard and dedicating herself to the sport. Here are five things she says are key for anyone who wants to do the same.

Profile for Tyra Turner, AVP Beach volleyball player.

A list of the players with the most all-time wins.

A list of the players with the most all-time wins

The AVP Tour's stops for 2009 and the list of winners.

Lots of changes are afoot for the AVP Tour this season. The jury is out on what they'll mean for the league's future.

The FIVB announced that it will change the Olympic Beach Volleyball qualification system from individual berths to National Federation berths.

The official website for international indoor and beach volleyball.

The AVP announced that it needs new sponsors in order to finish out the season. If they can't raise the funds, the Long Beach event may have been the league's last.

The AVP is struggling financially and it needs your help. What would you do to put the league in the black if you were the CEO?

A one on one interview with The Professor, Todd Rogers in the wake of the collapse of the AVP Tour. Rogers talks about the end of the tour, what he thinks needs to be done and the boycott of the Manhattan Beach tournament.

Now that the AVP is no more, an opportunity has emerged for the players to take back their rights and change the game for good.

Volleyball Magazine published its list of the top 35 greatest players of all time. They seem to be missing few notable names. Who do you think should be on the list?

Pedro Salgado was falsely accused of taking performance-enhancing drugs. Now the lab that botched the test is under suspension. But will the price the lab pays be as steep as the one Salgado must live with?