Past Articles

Title Author Affiliation Date Front Copy
Virginia names Jordan Leen assistant coach Andy Fledderjohann Virginia Sports Information 08/31/2011 [Article]
Luke Smith added to Eastern Michigan wrestling staff EMU Eagles Sports Information 08/30/2011 [Article]
Brady Wilson, Tyson Reiner added to St. Cloud State coaching staff Tom Nelson St. Cloud State Sports Information 08/30/2011 [Article]
Manny Rivera hired as assistant coach at North Dakota State Jenny Beam NDSU Sports Information 08/30/2011 [Article]
Membership registration now available online for 2011-12 USA Wrestling season USA Wrestling 08/31/2011 You can register online for Athlete, Coach & Official memberships, and also get club charters & event sanctions. Register now and get in a prize drawing. [Article]
Michael Bonora's inspirational journey chronicled in new book - Wrestling With Your Destiny Craig Sesker USA Wrestling 09/02/2011 Bonora never finished higher than eighth in the state tournament, but he overcame numerous obstacles to win an NCAA Division III title for Rhode Island College. [Article]
World Championships preview in freestyle wrestling at 84 kg/185 lbs. Craig Sesker USA Wrestling 08/30/2011 TheMat.com will be previewing the World Championships over the next 21 days in freestyle, women's freestyle and Greco-Roman wrestling. The Worlds are Sept. 12-18 in Istanbul, Turkey. [Article]
World Championships Preview at 74 kg/163 lbs. in Greco-Roman wrestling Jason Bryant USA Wrestling 08/30/2011 TheMat.com will be previewing the World Championships over the next 21 days in freestyle, women's freestyle and Greco-Roman wrestling. The Worlds are Sept. 12-18 in Istanbul, Turkey. [Article]
Stacey Davis named 2011 USA Wrestling Official of the Year Gary Abbott USA Wrestling 08/30/2011 Stacey Davis of Georgia holds an Olympic category rank with FILA. He has worked numerous international and national events and is also an active grassroots coach. [Article]
Richard O. Jacobson Exhibition Center in Des Moines to host 2012 NAIA Wrestling National Championships Chad Waller NAIA 08/29/2011 This is a change in location from Cedar Rapids, due to renovations at the U.S. Cellular Center. The event stays in Iowa by shifting to Des Moines. [Article]
Top 10 RS Moments Contest: Recognition and a cash prize Responsible Sports 08/29/2011 Nominate your Responsible Sports Moment from 2011 for consideration. The ten youth organizations recognized will receive a $1,000 award. [Article]
Jacob Pauli and Alex Dolly to go ‘On the Mat’ this week Dan Gable Museum 08/29/2011 The show can be heard live on the Internet at www.kcnzam.com or locally in Northeast Iowa each Wednesday from 5:00 to 6:00 PM Central on AM 1650, The Fan. [Article]
Adam Coon named TheMat.com Wrestler of the Week for Aug. 23-29 Craig Sesker USA Wrestling 08/29/2011 Coon won a FILA Cadet World title for the U.S. in freestyle wrestling this past week in Hungary. [Article]
Registration for USA Wrestling’s Preseason Nationals opens on September 1st Ryan Johnson USA Wrestling 09/01/2011 Online registration begins on Thursday, Sept. 1 at 5 pm ET. The event is capped at 1,500, so register early to get into the field. [Article]
Kurt Angle talks about trying out for 2012 Olympic Team in interview with Eddie Goldman No Holds Barred 08/29/2011 Angle, a 1996 Olympic champion, tells Goldman that he will enter the 2012 Olympic Trials at 96 kg. He talks about his role in the movie Warrior. [Article]
Bob Callison named 2011 USA Wrestling Junior Person of the Year Gary Abbott USA Wrestling 08/29/2011 Callison has been Arizona's Junior Director since 2007, and has mentored many champions & All-Americans. He conducts NCEP bronze clinics in the state and coaches the East Valley WC. [Article]
World Championships preview in women’s freestyle wrestling at 59 kg/130 lbs. Gary Abbott USA Wrestling 08/29/2011 TheMat.com will be previewing the World Championships over the next 21 days in freestyle, women's freestyle and Greco-Roman wrestling. The Worlds are Sept. 12-18 in Istanbul, Turkey. [Article]
UPDATE: Rundell is eighth on final day of Greco-Roman at Cadet Worlds in Hungary Gary Abbott USA Wrestling 08/28/2011 Matthew Rundell (46kg) placed eighth with a 1-1 record on Sunday. Darius Henry (54kg), Mitchell Alexander (63kg) & Adam Coon (100kg) were beaten in the preliminaries. [Article]
FLASH: No U.S. Greco-Roman wrestlers reach medal rounds at Cadet Worlds in Hungary on Sunday Gary Abbott USA Wrestling 08/28/2011 Matthew Rundell (46kg), Darius Henry (54kg), Mitchell Alexander (63kg) & Adam Coon (100kg) fell in preliminary bouts and were not eligible for the repechage. [Article]
Coon seeks Greco-Roman medal as final four U.S. athletes get draws for Cadet Worlds on Sunday Gary Abbott USA Wrestling 08/27/2011 Cadet World freestyle champ Adam Coon (100kg) enters the Greco division, along with U.S. athletes Matthew Rundell (46kg), Darius Henry (54kg) & Mitchell Alexander (63kg). [Article]