Olympic Beach Volleyball: Benesh-Partain into quarters, Budinger-Evans out

Andy Benesh, Miles Partain sweep Italy on reborn option, jump-setting style

How different are Miles Partain and Andy Benesh playing in their previous two matches of the Paris Olympic Games when contrasted with the first two?

The record — two wins over two excellent opponents, first Brazil’s George and Andre (21-17, 14-21, 15-8), then Italy’s Sam Cottafava and Paolo Nicolai (21-17, 21-18) in Monday’s ninth-place round ...