Share this: The American duo of Kerri Walsh Jennings and April Ross is the favorite to win the gold medal in women’s beach volleyball at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio. These women showed why Monday night. Walsh Jennings and Ross won in straight sets (21-16, 21-9) over talented Chinese duo Wang Fan and Yue Yuan in pool play, improving their record in Rio to 2-0. The U.S. tandem beat Australia in its first match of the Olympics. Monday’s victory also extended Walsh Jennings’ incredible streak in Olympic play. Walsh Jennings and Ross will play their next match against Switzerland on Wednesday, Aug. 10 at 8 p.m. ET. Thumbnail photo via Jack Gruber/USA TODAY Sports Images More Stories Source link
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Milwaukee Bucks Looking to Trade Brandon Jennings, Targeting Jimmer Fredette?
Milwaukee Bucks Looking to Trade Brandon Jennings, Targeting Jimmer Fredette?Despite showing some promise in two years as Milwaukee's starting point guard, Brandon Jennings may be available this offseason.At least that's what the Cleveland Plains Dealer's Mary Schmitt Boyer has reported. She said it was a rumor circulating among those attending this year's NBA Draft combine.The Bucks were a pleasant surprise during Jennings' rookie season, but were one of the most disappointing teams in the league this past year.Many thought they might take a step forward and become one of the top five or six teams in the east. Instead, they missed the playoffs altogether.Jennings' shooting percentage has been a big issue during his two seasons in the NBA (38 percent from the field). However, if