Joy Drop: From volleyball to hockey, great week for women's sports

Friends! Welcome to another wonderful roundup of joyful moments in sport. I never thought I would say this but Nebraska took my breath away and I was in tears. Yes, Nebraska! 

The Nebraska Cornhuskers women's volleyball team made history this week when they beat the existing attendance world record held by Barcelona FC for a live women's sporting event. And they did it in Lincoln, Neb. 

Nebraska Volleyball Tunnel Walk. <br><br>Chills. <a href="https://t.co/gzH6GQWiVj">pic.twitter.com/gzH6GQWiVj</a>

The total in the stadium was 92,003 to watch a women's volleyball game. The scenes were incredible and head coach John Cook could barely hold back tears. To value women's sports like this is sensational. And to have that many people fill up a football stadium to support a women's college team is a beautiful things. This isn't about gimmicks and breaking records, women's volleyball is huge and I'm so excited to see it manifest this way.   

Although the Spanish federation remains in a shambolic situation, UEFA awarded it's top honours to some spectacular people in the game. The Lionesses' Lauren James was awarded Young Player of the Year, and Aitana Bonmati was awarded Women's Player of the Year. This World Cup champion had an astounding year. On the stage, she wasted no time drawing attention and amplifying support for her teammate, Jenni Hermoso. Her words were concise and impactful. Instead of making the moment about her, which would have been totally acceptable at a presentation of an award for her, she made it about her teammate, her team and the sport.

Un discurs que ha fet la volta al món, <a href="https://twitter.com/AitanaBonmati?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@AitanaBonmati</a>