Along with the natural conflicts that are part of competition, women's beach volleyball pros are experiencing conflicted feelings this season.
For example, Elaine Youngs has been careful to navigate questions from fans and reporters about the void created by two-time Olympic gold medalists Misty May-Treanor and Kerri Walsh. May-Treanor's injured Achilles tendon and Walsh's pregnancy have left them indefinitely sidelined for the 2009 season.
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