Past Articles

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Varsity wrestling added at Kentucky’s McCracken County High School USA Wrestling 10/31/2013 McCracken County High School in Kentucky has added wrestling as a varsity sport. [Article]
FLASH: Rey wins bronze medal at Kadirov Cup in Russia USA Wrestling 10/26/2013 Zach Rey won a bronze medal at 120 kg at the Ramzan Kadirov Cup in Grozny, Russia on Saturday. [Article]
Showcase bouts include men’s & women’s freestyle, local colleges & clubs at NWCA All-Star Classic, Nov. 2 Jason Bryant Wrestlers in Business Network 10/26/2013 Maryland natives and USA wrestlers Helen Maroulis and Kyle Snyder are in showcase bouts prior to NWCA All-Star Classic at George Mason, Nov. 2. [Article]
Boise State’s Jake Swartz selected to replace Ed Ruth at NWCA All-Star Classic Jason Bryant NWCA 10/25/2013 Boise State's Jake Swartz will replace Penn State's Ed Ruth at 184 pounds at the NWCA All-Star Classic on November 2 [Article]
New York AC International to feature many top nations in New York City, Nov. 7-9 Gary Abbott USA Wrestling 10/24/2013 More than a dozen nations are expected. All athletes MUST have a current FILA licence to enter. [Article]
USA Wrestling's national folkstyle schedule expands for 2013-14 Tiffany Clark USA Wrestling 10/24/2013 There are more opportunities to compete in USA Wrestling folkstyle events this year. It all leads to the ASICS USA Wrestling Folkstyle Nationals in Cedar Falls, IA, April 4-6. [Article]
Canada's Carol Huyhn to chair FILA's new Athletes' Commission FILA 10/24/2013 Olympic champion Carol Huynh of Canada will chair FILA's Athletes' Commission, and is the third woman on the FILA Bureau. She was on FILA's presentation team to the IOC. [Article]
Three U.S. grapplers place at Sport Accord World Combat Games in Russia Gary Abbott USA Wrestling 10/24/2013 In No-Gi, Mike Kelly was 4th at 84 kg and Shane Cross was 5th at 77 kg. In Gi, Jayson Patino was 6th at 71 kg. Seven styles of wrestling were on display in St. Petersburg. [Article]
USA and Russia to compete in freestyle duals this November in New York Richard Immel USA Wrestling 10/24/2013 The USA freestyle team will dual Russia on November 16 in Clifton Park, NY and on November 17 in Ithaca, NY [Article]
TDR this week: Ewing, Roths, Kinley, Mclaughlin, Morgan, Wilkerson Takedown Radio 10/23/2013 [Article]
State coaches from across nation attend USA Wrestling Fall Coaches Clinic at Olympic Training Center Gary Abbott USA Wrestling 10/22/2013 Almost 50 coaches from across the nation came to the Olympic Training Center for clinics and seminars to help improve their coaching and leadership. [Article]
Teague Moore and Joel Greenlee to go ‘On the Mat’ this week Dan Gable Museum 10/21/2013 The show can be heard at 1650thefan.com or in Northeast Iowa each Wednesday from 5-6 PM Central on AM 1650. [Article]
Jimmy Kennedy named TheMat.com Wrestler of the Week Craig Sesker USA Wrestling 10/21/2013 Kennedy won a gold medal and a car at the Intercontinental Cup this past weekend in Khasvjurt, Russia. [Article]
Listen to Jordan Burroughs at Responsible Sports Responsible Sports 10/21/2013 In this pre-Olympics interview, Jordan Burroughs shares his journey from humble beginnings to international wrestling success. [Article]
Molinaro, Simaz, Dennis & Marable win Tour ACW Test Event titles in Pittsburgh, Pa. Gary Abbott USA Wrestling 10/20/2013 NCAA champs Frank Molinaro (155) and Cam Simaz (205) won titles, along with Daniel Dennis (135) and Nick Marable (170). Winners got $2,500 each. [Article]
Kennedy wins gold, Kilgore takes silver at Intercontinental Cup in Russia Gary Abbott USA Wrestling 10/20/2013 Jimmy Kennedy won the grand prize at the event, a Lada Granta car, after his 60 kg title. Dustin Kilgore got a silver at 96 kg. [Article]
USA Wrestling Weekly’s October 18, 2013 broadcast posted for viewing Gary Abbott USA Wrestling 10/18/2013 Content includes Helen Maroulis & Kyle Snyder exhibitions at All-Star Classic, John Smith press conference, No. 1 ranked college wrestlers, Amy Hou, Brooks Climmons, Veterans action and more. [Article]
Don’t miss out! Register now for USAW Preseason Nationals before your division is sold out!! USA Wrestling 10/18/2013 USA Wrestling Cliff Keen Preseason Nationals is Nov. 2-3 in Cedar Falls, Iowa. There are 2,126 entries already. Register now before it sells out. [Article]
USA Wrestling to sanction Tour ACW Test Event set for Pittsburgh, Pa. on October 20 Gary Abbott 10/18/2013 Three past NCAA champions and many All-Americans headline the field for the Tour ACW test event, which has a hybrid style with folkstyle and freestyle elements and prize money for winners. [Article]
67-0! Jordan Burroughs' international winning streak is longest in U.S. history Craig Sesker USA Wrestling 10/17/2013 The two-time World champion and Olympic gold medalist has put together an incredible run over the past three years. [Article]