truebluefan

Riverside, CA

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UFC 112: Invincible

truebluefan

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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UFC 112: Invincible

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After Phil Dalhausser made a match-winning block, he and playing partner Todd Rogers wrapped their arms around each other in the center of Stadium Court.

The No. 1 duo's 17-21, 21-19, 15-8 victory Sunday in the Crocs Tour Riverside Open finals over second-seeded Jake Gibb and Sean Rosenthal concluded a three-day stretch consisting of eight matches and the need to save energy. After losing in the third round Friday, Dalhausser and Rogers navigated their way through the loser's bracket by limiting their warmups and in-match celebrations.

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UFC 112: Invincible