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UPDATE: Top wrestlers showcased at Bellator 98 on Spike TV from Albuquerque, N.M., July 31 Gary Abbott USA Wrestling 07/24/2013 Wrestlers Ben Askren, King Mo Lawal and Michael Chandler (pictured), plus Shawn Bunch and Bubba Jenkins are on the fight card for Bellator 98 on July 31. [Article]
TDR this week: Thompson, Herbert, Heffernan, Anspach, Popolizio, Lally Takedown Radio 07/24/2013 [Article]
Jeremy Spates and Reece Humphrey to go ‘On the Mat’ this week Dan Gable Museum 07/24/2013 The show can be heard at 1650thefan.com or in Northeast Iowa each Wednesday from 5:00 to 6:00 PM Central on AM 1650. [Article]
Women of Wrestling Take Over CPOW, FILA & USA Wrestling’s Latest Google+ Hangout On Air Committee for the Preservation of Olympic Wrestling 07/24/2013 World champions Elena Pirozhkova and Jessica MacDonald headline a list of top female wrestlers discussing the future of women’s wrestling and the importance of saving the sport for all [Article]
Mitch Hull to leave USA Wrestling after 21 years as its National Teams Director Gary Abbott USA Wrestling 07/23/2013 Mitch Hull has directed the National Teams program for 21 years, helping build the U.S. Senior-level programs in all three Olympic styles. [Article]
Curby named executive director of Beat the Streets - Chicago Reilly Reese Beat the Streets - Chicago 07/22/2013 Dr. David Curby was a Junior National Champion, Big 10 Champion, Junior World team member and is a USA Wrestling Gold-Level coach. [Article]
World’s largest wrestling event, the ASICS/Vaughan Junior & Cadet Nationals, grows in all seven divisions Gary Abbott USA Wrestling 07/22/2013 Fargo entries reached 4,152 total, up 182 from last year, with increases in all seven national events. [Article]
People that win all the time are not governed by circumstances Lee Kemp Founder of FORZA 07/22/2013 World Champion Lee Kemp breaks down how attitude impacts performance. [Article]
Adam Coon named TheMat.com Wrestler of the Week Craig Sesker USA Wrestling 07/22/2013 Coon became the first wrestler to win back-to-back USA Wrestling Triple Crowns in the Junior division. [Article]
The Smart Play for Retirement Liberty Mutual Insurance Responsible Sports program 07/22/2013 Liberty Mutual Insurance wants explains how the smart, strategic decisions used in competition can also be used to plan for a safe, secure retirement. [Article]
UPDATE: Coleman, Speiller, Lampe win golds as USA gets eight medals in Olympia, Greece Gary Abbott USA Wrestling 07/21/2013 U.S. Greco-Roman wrestlers Ellis Coleman (pictured) and Geordan Speiller won golds, along with women's freestyler Alyssa Lampe. [Article]
Olympians of tomorrow compete on the wrestling grounds of ancient Olympia, Greece FILA 07/21/2013 Youth wrestlers competed on the grounds of the Palaestra in Ancient Olympia, a first since the end of ancient Games in 393 AD. Also, the first female wrestlers ever competed in Ancient Olympia. [Article]
Coon captures 2nd Junior Triple Crown, Illinois wins team title in Junior Nationals freestyle tournament Craig Sesker USA Wrestling 07/20/2013 The eight-day ASICS/Vaughan Junior and Cadet Nationals concluded with an entertaining session on Saturday in Fargo, N.D. [Article]
Junior Nationals freestyle finalist biographies Gary Abbott USA Wrestling 07/20/2013 [Article]
Coon, Mahomes, Tomasello, Pico among wrestlers landing spots in Junior Nationals freestyle finals Craig Sesker USA Wrestling 07/19/2013 Michigan's Adam Coon and Illinois' Davonte Mahomes are seeking Triple Crowns. The finals are set for 10 a.m. Saturday. [Article]
Tomasello seeks rare third Junior Freestyle National Championship Bryan Baumgartner USA Wrestling 07/19/2013 Nathan Tomasello won Junior Freestyle Championships in 2011 at 112 lbs. and in 2012 at 120 lbs. [Article]
Four wrestlers capture Triple Crowns, Illinois rolls to team title in Cadet Nationals freestyle competition Craig Sesker USA Wrestling 07/19/2013 Oklahoma’s Daton Fix, Texas’ Nick Reenan, Colorado’s Mark Hall and Iowa’s Jacob Marnin joined the prestigious group of Triple Crown winners on Friday. [Article]
Jeremy Spates named new head coach at SIU-Edwardsville SIUE Cougars 07/19/2013 Jeremy Spates goes to SIU-Edwardsville after assistant coaching stints at Cornell and Oklahoma. He was an All-American for Missouri. [Article]
Cadet National Freestyle finalist biographies Gary Abbott USA Wrestling 07/19/2013 [Article]
Coon, Mahomes remain on track for Triple Crowns after first day of Junior Nationals freestyle tournament Craig Sesker USA Wrestling 07/18/2013 Day 2 of the three-day Junior event continues on Friday in Fargo. The finals are scheduled for 10 a.m. Saturday. [Article]