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Pro Beach Volleyball Tour News and Notes

When is the AVP Tour headed to your area? Which teams are leading the tour? Who will qualify for the Olympics? Check this page for information about pro beach volleyball including player profiles, national and international tournaments and upcoming events.

Q & A with the AVP's Tyra Turner

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

Q & A with the AVP's Tyra Turner

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

How Tyra Turner Found Success in 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.

Tyra Turner

Profile for Tyra Turner, AVP Beach volleyball player.

AVP Results from Atlanta

Branagh/Youngs Take Fifth Event while Hyden/Scott Take First

AVP Discounts Tickets

AVP lowers entry fees at events.

Career Win Leaders - Women

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

Career Win Leaders - Men

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

Kerri Walsh Gives Birth to Baby Boy

Kerri Walsh and Casey Jennings welcomed their new baby boy into the world.

Dalhausser/Rogers and Branagh/Youngs pick up fourth titles of 2009

Four wins each for Youngs/Branagh and Dalhausser Rogers so far in 2009.

Holly McPeak Retires

After a long and illustrious career on the beach, Holly McPeak decides to walk away.

Final Results From Houston

A recap from Houston's AVP event.

2009 AVP Tour Schedule and Results

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

Youngs/Branagh Win Third Straight Tournament

Elaine Youngs and Nicole Branagh are establishing themselves as the new team to beat.

NCAA Adds Sand Volleyball

NCAA adds Sand Volleyball to the list of emerging sports for women.

AVP Undergoes Shake Up for 2009 Season

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.

Leonard Armato Steps Down as AVP CEO

AVP CEO Leonard Armato has resigned, but will become a special advisor to the Tour.

Bud Light Extends Contract With AVP

Bud Light extended its contract with the AVP for another three years. The Official Malt Beverage of the Tour will be the Presenting Sponsor for the tour stops in Hermosa Beach, Manhattan Beach and Huntington Beach.

Dalhausser/Rogers and Youngs/Branaugh Win in Panama City

Gold Medalists Phil Dalhausser and Todd Rodgers Take the Panama City Beach AVP Opener. Elaine Youngs and Nicole Branagh won on the women's side.

FIVB Announces New Olympic Beach Volleyball Qualification System

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

NBC to Broadcast Three AVP Events in 2009

NBC will broadcast AVP events in Coney Island, Hermosa Beach and Chicago for the 2009 season.

Federation Internationale de Volleyball (FIVB)

The official website for international indoor and beach volleyball.

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