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Mrs. Claus Duals, featuring girls high school teams, to be alongside U.S. Open in Arlington, Dec. 16 12/12/2011 Eight Texas high school girls teams will compete in duals alongside the Senior athletes at the U.S. Open in Arlington, Texas on Friday night. [Article]
Brent Metcalf named TheMat.com Wrestler of the Week for Dec. 6-12 Craig Sesker USA Wrestling 12/12/2011 Metcalf won a gold medal in men’s freestyle at the Olympic Test Event at the ExCel Center on Sunday in London, England. [Article]
What’s a Responsible Coach? Start with what a Responsible Coach is Not Responsible Sports 12/12/2011 Responsible Coaching is more difficult, challenging & rewarding than coaching with a win-at-all-cost approach. [Article]
USA Wrestling partners with Forza founder & wrestling legend Lee Kemp to provide nutritional products for wrestlers Larry Nugent USA Wrestling 12/12/2011 Forza, led by its founder, wrestling legend Lee Kemp, is USA Wrestling's official and exclusive nutritional corporate partner. [Article]
No. 2 Oklahoma State stops No. 11 Oklahoma in first Bedlam match of year held in Stillwater Roger Moore Special to TheMat.com 12/11/2011 Pins by Jordan Oliver (pictured at 133) and Cale Byers (197) and a major decision by Alan Gelogaev (HWT) gave the Cowboys the first Bedlam win of the year at home. [Article]
Penn State hammers West Virginia in packed Rec Hall Pat Donghia Penn State Sports Information 12/11/2011 [Article]
Oklahoma drops Bedlam showdown in Stillwater Jason Bodin Oklahoma Sports Information 12/11/2011 [Article]
UPDATE: Metcalf wins gold, Escobedo & Howe silver, Humphrey & Kilgore bronze at Olympic Test Event Gary Abbott USA Wrestling 12/11/2011 66 kg champion Brent Metcalf (pictured) was Outstanding Wrestler. Team USA won five medals today in London. [Article]
FLASH: Metcalf wins gold, Escobedo & Howe silver, Humphrey & Kilgore bronze at Olympic Test Event Gary Abbott USA Wrestling 12/11/2011 Brent Metcalf won gold at 66 kg, beating Kotaro Tanaka of Japan in the finals, 5-0, 5-0. Team USA won five medals. [Article]
Toledo becomes 12th city to join Beat the Streets USA, kicking off new program Al Bevilacqua Beat the Streets USA 12/11/2011 Beat the Streets - Toledo offers free athletic training, tutoring, vocational training & life skills guidance for young people in the community. [Article]
FLASH: Escobedo, Metcalf, Howe in finals at Olympic Test Event in London, England Gary Abbott USA Wrestling 12/11/2011 Angel Escobedo (55kg), Brent Metcalf (66kg) & Andrew Howe (74kg) go for golds in London. Three other U.S. freestylers are eligible for bronze. [Article]
U.S. receives freestyle draws for Olympic Test Event in London, England Gary Abbott USA Wrestling 12/10/2011 Draws for seven U.S. freestylers have been determined for Sunday's action. Results from Saturday's Greco and women action are posted. [Article]
VIDEO: Andre Metzger returns to the mat Jason Bryant USA Wrestling 12/10/2011 He's back and he's serious. Andre Metzger talks about wrestling Greco in the upcoming U.S. Open and at the Olympic Trials in Iowa City. [Article]
Ohio State beats Pittsburgh in Columbus Danielle Warner Ohio State Sports Information 12/09/2011 [Article]
Penn State tops Lehigh in 100th meeting between schools Pat Donghia Penn State Sports Information 12/09/2011 [Article]
Making A Difference tournament set for Grand Island, Neb., on December 18 USA Wrestling 12/09/2011 USA Wrestling and Nebraska USA Wrestling will be putting on a Making A Difference wrestling tournament on December 18 at Heartland Event Center in Grand Island, Neb. [Article]
USA Wrestling Weekly’s December 9 broadcast posted for viewing Gary Abbott USA Wrestling 12/09/2011 Content includes coverage of Men's FS Olympic Trials Qualifier, Las Vegas Cliff Keen Invite, Iowa-Illinois dual, women's training in Iowa City, U.S. Open preview and more. [Article]
Henry Cejudo named as Brand Ambassador for Ralph Lauren leading up to the Olympics US Olympic Committee 12/09/2011 2008 Olympic wrestling champion Henry Cejudo is among 13 Olympic hopefuls selected by Ralph Lauren, an official outfitter for the U.S. Olympic Team. [Article]
Brooker, Kraft, Johnson among guests on TDR this week Takedown Radio 12/09/2011 [Article]
Couture, Kemp, Pedro among headliners at MMA World Expo in New York City, Dec. 17-18 Gary Abbott USA Wrestling 12/09/2011 Wrestling heroes Randy Couture, Lee Kemp & Jimmy Pedro are among the presenters at the annual MMA World Expo in New York City. [Article]