{
  "id": 1413889,
  "title": "TST Images: AVP Manhattan Beach Open 2026 at Manhattan Beach Pier",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/17/tst-images-avp-manhattan-beach-open-2026-at-manhattan-beach-pier",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-17T03:56:23.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/tst-images-avp-manhattan-beach-035623001.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On August 14-16, 2026, The Sporting Tribune's Edwin So documented the AVP Manhattan Beach Open at the Manhattan Beach Pier. Notable plays included Paul Lotman and Gage Basey battling for a point, and Miles Partain diving to keep the ball in play. Paul Lotman served the ball, celebrating after winning a point, and made a jump serve. Megan Kraft and Kelly Cheng celebrated after winning points, as did Andy Benesh. Gage Basey reacted after winning, spiked the ball, and set up plays, while Taylor Crabb demonstrated diving and setting skills.",
  "summary": "MANHATTAN BEACH, CALIF.",
  "key_points": [
    "AVP Manhattan Beach Open held at Manhattan Beach Pier on August 14-16, 2026",
    "Notable plays featured by Edwin So of The Sporting Tribune",
    "Paul Lotman and Gage Basey had intense point battles"
  ],
  "editors_take": "The photos capture key moments in the AVP Manhattan Beach Open, showcasing skills and reactions of players like Paul Lotman, Gage Basey, and Kelly Cheng as they compete at the Manhattan Beach Pier.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}