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Olympic champion Henry Cejudo returns to mat by winning Sunkist Kids International Open Craig Sesker USA Wrestling 10/30/2011 Cejudo downed past World Team member Danny Felix to win the title at 55 kg/121 lbs. on Sunday in Mesa, Arizona. [Article]
Adams, McGiffen win Preseason Nationals High School titles for second straight year Gary Abbott USA Wrestling 10/29/2011 Colton Adams of Nebraska (120) and Taylor McGiffen of Illinois (182) repeated as Preseason National high school champs. The field was talented in all age divisions. [Article]
Ellis Coleman named Outstanding Wrestler after winning title at Sunkist Kids International Open Craig Sesker USA Wrestling 10/29/2011 Five Americans won titles in Greco-Roman while Kelsey Campbell captured a title in women's freestyle wrestling on Saturday in Mesa, Arizona. [Article]
Olympic gold medalist Henry Cejudo makes weight, set to compete at Sunkist Kids International Open USA Wrestling 10/29/2011 Cejudo is scheduled to compete at 55 kg/121 lbs. on Sunday in Mesa, Arizona. [Article]
Sunkist Kids Interational Open Special Section USA Wrestling 10/29/2011 Follow all the action from the Sunkist Kids International Open from Mesa, Ariz. [Article]
USA Wrestling Weekly’s October 28 broadcast posted for viewing Gary Abbott USA Wrestling 10/27/2011 Coverage from Pan American Games in Mexico, including all 12 U.S. wrestling medalists, preview of Sunkist International, USA vs. Russia on 11-11-11 and more. [Article]
Herbert, Humphrey, Metcalf headline U.S. team for dual against Russia in New York City, Nov. 11 Gary Abbott USA Wrestling 10/27/2011 Pan Am Games champ Jake Herbert (pictured), plus past World Team members Reese Humphrey, Brent Metcalf & Tommy Rowlands will compete in New York. [Article]
The Hammer, film about deaf wrestling champ Matt Hamill, debuts nationally today The Hammer 10/27/2011 The movie tells the story of Matt Hamill, a deaf wrestler who won three Div. III national titles for RIT and went on to fame in MMA. [Article]
Dan Gable Museum to offer extended weekend hours Dan Gable Museum 10/26/2011 [Article]
World champion Jordan Burroughs profiled in story on SportsIllustrated.com SI.com 10/26/2011 Burroughs has won NCAA, World and Pan American Games titles this year as he gains momentum for the Olympic year. [Article]
This week on TDR: Murphy, Manning, Stottlemyer, Hinkel, Russell, Saylor Takedown Radio 10/26/2011 [Article]
October 2011 USA Wrestler digital edition now available to public Gary Abbott USA Wrestling 10/26/2011 The October 2011 issue, featuring World champion Jordan Burroughs on the cover, is available free online in digital format. [Article]
St. Cloud State tops Division II preseason rankings Mike Kirk Central Oklahoma Sports Information 10/26/2011 St. Cloud State in Minnesota enters the 2011-12 season as the top-ranked team in Division II. [Article]
Sunkist Kids International Open kicks off 2011-12 season Jason Bryant USA Wrestling 10/26/2011 The first U.S.-based international event of the 2011-12 wrestling year begins on Saturday, Oct. 29 in Mesa, Ariz. Notable names registered include World Champion Dremiel Byers and Olympic Champion Henry Cejudo. [Article]
Wilmington College drops three sports, including wrestling Wilmington College 10/25/2011 Division III Wilmington College has cut men's and women's golf and wrestling effective immediately, citing lack of participation. [Article]
Helen Maroulis named TheMat.com Wrestler of the Week for Oct. 18-24 Craig Sesker USA Wrestling 10/25/2011 Maroulis won a gold medal in women’s freestyle wrestling at the Pan American Games on Oct. 22 in Guadalajara, Mexico. [Article]
Burroughs, Varner win freestyle gold medals at Pan American Games on Monday Gary Abbott USA Wrestling 10/24/2011 Champions Monday were Jordan Burroughs (pictured) at 74kg and Jake Varner at 96kg. Team USA won the medal count with six medals and the unofficial team standings. [Article]
Burroughs, Varner reach men’s freestyle finals at Pan American Games on Monday Gary Abbott USA Wrestling 10/24/2011 Jake Varner at 96 kg (pictured) and Jordan Burroughs at 74 kg have reached the freestyle finals at the Pan American Games in Mexico. [Article]
SAVE THE DATE: USA v. Russia in New York City on 11-11-11 Gary Abbott USA Wrestling 10/24/2011 The USA and Russia will have a freestyle dual meet at the New York Athletic Club on Friday, Nov. 11 at 7:30 p.m. Mark your calendar. [Article]
Explaining Your Approach to Playing Time Responsible Sports 10/24/2011 Playing time is a flashpoint in many youth sports environments. Responsible coaches should address the topic with their team. [Article]