THE 2 EVENTS1 mens tournament1 womens tournamentTHE FORMAT24 teams of 2 players, split into 6 groups. The top 2 in each group advance to the second round, along with 4 of the 6 third-placed teams. A knock-out phase then leads from the round of 16 to the final.MILESTONES1895Volleyball is invented by the American William G. Morgan.1920sBeach volleyball starts to gain popularity on the beaches of California and later spreads to Europe, becoming the main sport of Frances nudist colonies.1950sBeach volleyball is taken a stage further as the first competition circuit is born, involving hundreds of enthusiasts and five Californian beaches.1960sIntroduction of sponsors and cash prizes. Celebrities including John F. Kennedy, Marilyn Monroe and the Beatles help to promote the sport.1983Founding of the Association of Volleyball Professionals (AVP).1987The International Volleyball Federation (FIVB) establishes the mens world championships in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil - an important step in the struggle for prominence between the FIVB and the AVP.1989Creation of the World Tour, which attracts huge crowds.1996Beach volleyball makes its Olympic debut at the Atlanta Games.2003Merging of the FIVB and AVP circuits begins.STARSKarch Kiraly (United States)The all-rounder. Winner of two volleyball gold medals in 1984 and 1988, he added a third Olympic title by winning the first beach volleyball gold in 1996. World champion in 1986 and European Cup winner in 1992.Sandra Pires (Brazil)The pioneer. With her compatriot Jacqueline Silva, the Brazilian won the first womens Olympic beach volleyball gold in 1996. Added the the world title in 1997 before winning Olympic bronze in 2000 with Adriana Samuel.Kerri Walsh Jennings & Misty May-Treanor (United States)Considered the greatest beach volleyball team of all time, Kerri Walsh Jennings and Misty May-Treanor have won gold at three consecutive Olympics (2004, 2008, 2012) without losing any of their 21 matches. The American duo are also triple world champions (2003, 2005, 2007). Byron Murphy Cardinals Jersey . -- Jonathan Drouin gave Halifax the boost it needed to edge host Sherbrooke Phoenix 3-2 in a shootout in Quebec Major Junior Hockey League action. Kyler Murray Womens Jersey . A statement from the worlds top-ranked player says all checks "were satisfactory and showed positive evolution" regarding the injury, which contributed to his loss to Stanislas Wawrinka in the final in Melbourne. http://www.thecardinalsshoponline.com/Youth-Kurt-Warner-Cardinals-Jersey/ .com) - The Chicago Blackhawks aim for their third three-game winning streak of the season when they host the struggling Edmonton Oilers in Sundays battle at the United Center. Andy Isabella Youth Jersey . While hell be dialed in to that tournament on a course he loves, you can forgive him if his eyes glance down the calendar just a bit, towards April. Andy Isabella Womens Jersey . Wilson hit Schenn from behind during Tuesday nights game in Philadelphia, earning a five-minute major for charging