Outside hitter Jordan Larson and setter Courtney Thompson have been named to the U.S. womens volleyball roster for the upcoming Rio Olympics by coach Karch Kiraly.They are joined by middles Foluke Akinradewo and Christa Dietzen as returnees from the team that won the silver medal at the 2012 London Games.Newcomers on the 12-player roster announced Tuesday include outside hitter Kim Hill and Kelsey Robinson, middle Rachael Adams, opposites Karsta Lowe and Kelly Murphy, setters Alisha Glass and Carli Lloyd and libero Kayla Banwarth.The top-ranked U.S. team, which has won silver medals at the past two Olympics, opens the tournament on Aug. 6 against Puerto Rico. Brazil, ranked No. 3 in the world, is the two-time defending Olympic champion.Ultimately, we have assembled a group that we believe is capable of embracing the challenges a tournament like the Olympics will surely present, said Kiraly, a two-time gold medalist in volleyball and a gold medalist in beach volleyball.Larson, one of three former players for Nebraska on the roster, posted a photo of the squad on Instagram.Extremely honored and humbled to be a part of this special group. Cant wait to take over Rio! Larson wrote.The U.S. team is coming off a 3-2 loss on Sunday to Brazil in the final match of the FIVB World Grand Prix in Thailand. It was the last major international tournament before the Rio Games.---2016 U.S. womens volleyball roster, with position, hometown and college team.Alisha Glass, setter, Leland, Michigan, Penn State.Kayla Banwarth, libero, Dubuque, Iowa, Nebraska.Courtney Thompson, setter, Kent, Washington, Washington.Rachael Adams, middle, Cincinnati, Ohio, Texas.Carli Lloyd, setter, Bonsall, California, California.Jordan Larson, outside hitter, Hooper, Nebraska, Nebraska.Kelly Murphy, opposite, Wilmington, Illinois, Florida.Christa Dietzen, middle, Hopewell Township, Pennsylvania, Penn State.Kim Hill, outside hitter, Portland, Oregon, Pepperdine.Foluke Akinradewo, middle, Plantation, Florida, Stanford.Kelsey Robinson, outside hitter, Bartlett, Illinois, Nebraska.Karsta Lowe, opposite, Rancho Santa Fe, California, UCLA. Custom Washington Nationals Nike Jerseys . Speaking Thursday on TSN 1050 Thursday, the Leafs GM also touched on the questions surrounding the teams leadership and the struggles of his big-name free-agent signing. “Its not from lack of effort from the coaching staff. Custom New York Yankees Nike Jerseys . Defencemen Drew Doughty, Shea Weber and forward Ryan Getzlaf also scored for the Canadians, who started their gold-medal defence 2-0. Goalie Roberto Luongo, getting the call in place of Game 1 starter Carey Price, was solid when needed in making 23 saves for the shutout. https://www.custombaseballnikejerseys.com/?tag=custom-philadelphia-phillies-nike-jerseys . Jason Zucker and Matt Cooke also scored for Minnesota, which has won five of six. Kuemper made five saves in the first, nine in the second, and nine in the third. The rookies best save came with 2:17 left in the third period when he denied former Wild forward Matt Cullen from just outside of the crease on the right side. Custom Baseball Jerseys China . Howard Ganz, an MLB lawyer, said in a letter to U.S. District Judge Edgardo Ramos that Rodriguezs claims do not come "remotely close" to what is needed to overturn an arbitration decision in federal court. Custom Baltimore Orioles Nike Jerseys . In Europe, top teams seem to be largely happy with their squads after spending nearly $1 billion in the off-season. And although English league clubs are unlikely to splash cash in January, Arsenal and Chelsea could be tempted to strengthen their squads with new strikers. BATON ROUGE, La. -- Diagnosed with cancer,?LSUs?live tiger mascot, Mike VI, wont take the field during home football games this?season but will remain in his habitat instead.The university, in a news release Tuesday, said that in light of Mikes recent terminal cancer diagnosis, no attempt will be made to load him into his trailer. Instead, officials say hell be let out into his outdoor habitat early on game day so Tigers fans can see and visit with him throughout the day.LSU understands that the tradition of having Mike on the field on game day is important; however, Mikes health, safety and well-being are always our top priority, the statement said.In June, Mike receiived stereotactic radiotherapy?treatment for spindle cell sarcoma -- a lemon-sized swelling that had nearly closed one of his eyes -- at the Mary Bird Perkins-Our Lady of the Lake Cancer Center in Baton Rouge.ddddddddddddSince the treatment, officials say the tumor has shrunk and his attitude, weight and appetite are normal. Still, they say the radiation-resistant cells in the tumor remaining in the tumor will resume growth and Mike remains terminally ill, with perhaps up to two years to live.The Associated Press contributed to this report. ' ' '