Past Articles

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Jordan Burroughs signs licensing deal with CageFighter Laura Heller CF Athletic 10/20/2011 Jordan Burroughs has signed on with CageFighter apparel. [Article]
USOEC tops All-Marine Team in Greco-Roman dual Claire Kooperman Northern Michigan University 10/20/2011 The Greco-Roman squad at Northern Michigan University topped the All-Marine Team 8-4 in a dual in Marquette, Mich. [Article]
Oklahoma City holds No. 1 WCWA women’s ranking, with six No. 1 athletes GaryAbbott USA Wrestling 10/20/2011 No 1 for OCU are Emily Webster (101), Michaela Hutchison (123), Tessa Plana (136), Kristie Davis (155), Brittney Roberts (170) & Brittany Delgado (191). [Article]
Garrison, Haight, Taylor weigh in and receive draws for day one of Pan American Games Gary Abbott USA Wrestling 10/19/2011 2011 World Team member Cheney Haight (pictured) goes at 84 kg, along with Glenn Garrison at 66 kg and Timothy Taylor at 120 kg. [Article]
2011 Pan American Games Men's Freestyle Preview Gary Abbott USA Wrestling 10/19/2011 Men's freestyle competition will be Oct. 23-24. TheMat.com will post previews in all three styles this week. [Article]
Blanc replaces Simmons at 55 kg in freestyle for Pan American Games wrestling Gary Abbott USA Wrestling 10/19/2011 Obe Blanc will compete at 55 kg at Pan Am Games in Mexico, replacing Nick Simmons who could not compete due to injury. [Article]
Ancient artifact validates wrestling's longevity, history Jason Bryant USA Wrestling 10/18/2011 Ed Aliverti used to say wrestling was man's oldest and greatest sport. A wrestling manual dating back 2,000 years has validated the popular wrestling cliche. [Article]
Shirzad Ahmadi named TheMat.com Wrestler of the Week for October Gary Abbott USA Wrestling 10/18/2011 Ahmadi won his seventh career Veterans Freestyle World gold, taking the 63 kg class in Div. D in Tirana, Albania. [Article]
Bronco Nationals Making A Difference Tournament set for Kuna, Idaho Nov. 5 Jason Bryant USA Wrestling 10/18/2011 Kuna H.S. in Kuna, Idaho will be hosting a Making A Difference tournament on November 5. [Article]
2011 USA Wrestling Pan American Games Media Guide available for download Gary Abbott USA Wrestling 10/17/2011 The media guide has bios on the 15 U.S. athletes in the Pan Am Games, plus previews in each style, history of the event and more. [Article]
2011 Pan American Games Women's Freestyle preview Gary Abbott USA Wrestling 10/17/2011 Women's freestyle competition will be held October 22. TheMat.com will post previews in all three styles this week. [Article]
Mat Mayhem coming in February with new NWCA Div. I Duals format Tammy Tedesco NWCA 10/17/2011 The new format features four regionals followed by a culminating Final Four. 22 of the top 25 teams from final 2011 poll are in the field. [Article]
Weekly Tips to your inbox: Advice from the experts Responsible Sports 10/17/2011 You can get weekly tips that are either parent or coach focused that are delivered right to your email address. [Article]
InterMat JJ Classic set for Saturday in Rochester, Minn. Andrew Hipps InterMat 10/17/2011 The second annual InterMat JJ Classic will take place this Saturday, Oct. 22, at the UCR Regional Sports Center on the campus of Rochester Community and Technical College (RCTC). [Article]
Harris wins silver on final day of Veterans Freestyle Worlds in Albania Gary Abbott USA Wrestling 10/17/2011 Terrell Harris was second at 76 kg in Div. D. Team USA finished with five champions and a strong overall effort. [Article]
2011 Pan American Games Greco-Roman wrestling preview Gary Abbott USA Wrestling 10/16/2011 Greco-Roman competition will be October 20 and 21. TheMat.com will post previews in all three Olympic styles this week. [Article]
Media accreditation has begun for 2012 U.S. Olympic Team Trials for Wrestling U.S. Olympic Team Trials 10/16/2011 The media accreditation process has begun for the 2012 U.S. Olympic Team Trials for Wrestling, set for Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa, April 21-22. [Article]
Pan American Games kick off with Opening Ceremonies & raising of U.S. flag in Pan Am village USOC Media Services 10/15/2011 The Opening Ceremonies in Guadalajara was spectacular, and the U.S. flag has been raised in the Pan Am Village, kicking off the 2011 Pan Am Games. [Article]
Swartz, Kasser repeat as Veterans World freestyle champs on Saturday; Horton gets bronze Gary Abbott USA Wrestling 10/15/2011 Brad Swartz won his fifth career Veterans gold and Jaimie Kasser got his second straight title. Rodger Horton added a bronze on Saturday. [Article]
Ahmadi, Piva win Veterans Freestyle golds; Team USA wins 11 medals on Friday 10/14/2011 Team USA poses after winning 11 medals on Friday. Shirzad Ahmadi won his seventh World Veterans title. Tony Piva got his first. [Article]