Annerys Vargas Valdez of Dominican Republic spikes the ball against Erika Araki (11) and Mai Yamaguchi, right, of Japan during their match in the women's volleyball World Grand Champions Cup in Fukuoka, western Japan, Saturday, Nov. 14, 2009. AP Photo logo AP Photo 27 months ago

Annerys Vargas Valdez of Dominican Republic spikes the ball against Erika Araki (11) and Mai Yamaguchi, right, of Japan during their match in the women's volleyball World Grand Champions Cup in Fukuoka, western Japan, Saturday, Nov. 14, 2009.

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