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UPDATED: Waldorf College officials announce new women’s wrestling program Gary Abbott USA Wrestling 08/03/2010 Waldorf College has announced it will start a women's varsity wrestling program. A nationwide search is underway for a women's coach. [Article]
NCAA champion Jordan Burroughs back on the mat, ready for big year in 2011 Craig Sesker USA Wrestling 08/03/2010 Burroughs is considering a move up to 165 pounds for his senior season with the Nebraska Cornhuskers. He won an NCAA title in 2009 before injuring his knee last season. [Article]
VIDEO INTERVIEW: John Smith, Brent Metcalf and Obe Blanc at Freestyle Training Camp USA Wrestling 08/04/2010 USA Wrestling talks with John Smith, Obe Blanc and Brent Metcalf on Monday's afternoon practice as freestyle training camp gets underway in Colorado Springs. [Article]
VIDEO: CNN features U.S. wrestling delegation in Iran USA Wrestling 08/02/2010 A U.S. wrestling team travels to Iran for a tournament where the agenda was about pinning opponents, not politics. [Article]
STOKES BLOG: Recap of the U.S. wrestlers on final day competing in Iran Van Stokes USA Wrestling 08/02/2010 Team Leader Van Stokes gives his update from the U.S. freestyle team trip for the Habibi & Movahed Cup held in Qaemshahr, Iran. [Article]
NWCA Convention set for Delray Beach, Fla., Aug 5-8 Tammy Tedesco NWCA 08/02/2010 The NWCA is hosting its annual convention this weekend in Delray Beach, Fla. For more information on who is presenting and what topics will be discussed, read on. [Article]
Responsible Coaches Pre-Season Refresher Responsible Sports 08/04/2010 Responsible Sports gives tips on how to prepare a coach for a positive season. [Article]
Dremiel Byers named TheMat.com Wrestler of the Week for July 27-Aug. 1 Craig Sesker USA Wrestling 08/02/2010 [Article]
UPDATED: U.S. claims two medals as Veterans Freestyle Worlds wrap up in Switzerland Gary Abbott USA Wrestling 08/01/2010 Octavius Bellamy won a silver at 97 kg and Kevin Robinson took a bronze at 63 kg, both in Div. A. The U.S. placed third in the team standings, with 11 medals. [Article]
U.S. wins four medals at the Habibi & Movahed Cup in Iran on Sunday Various sources 08/01/2010 Silver medals went to Raymond Jordan (pictured at 84kg) and Tervel Dlagnev (120kg) with bronzes to Coleman Scott (60kg) and Trent Paulson (74kg). The USA placed third as a team. [Article]
UPDATED: Ruiz wins bronze medal at Pytlasinski International in Poland on Sunday Gary Abbott USA Wrestling 08/01/2010 Justin Ruiz beat Artur Shakhbanov of Russia for the 96 kg bronze. The USA also had a gold medalist on Saturday with Dremiel Byers at 120 kg. [Article]
Ruiz to compete for bronze medal at Pytlasinski International in Poland on Sunday Gary Abbott USA Wrestling 08/01/2010 Justin Ruiz will battle Artur Shakhbanov of Russia in a bronze-medal bout on Sunday night. The other three U.S. entries were eliminated. [Article]
Byers beat Olympic champ to claim gold at Pytlasinski International in Poland Gary Abbott USA Wrestling 07/31/2010 Dremiel Byers defeated 2004 Olympic champ Hassan Baroev (RUS) in the 120 kg finals, and poses with National Coach Steve Fraser. [Article]
Swartz, Kasser, Howard win golds at Veterans Freestyle Worlds in Switzerland on Saturday Gary Abbott USA Wrestling 07/31/2010 It was Swartz' fourth Veterans World title. Kasser overcame several grueling years of recovery from a work-related injury. Howard was competing in his first freestyle event. [Article]
FLASH: Byers goes for gold, Clark for bronze at Pytlasinski International in Poland Gary Abbott USA Wrestling 07/31/2010 Dremiel Byers goes for the 120 kg gold and Jake Clark seeks an 84 kg bronze tonight in Raciborz, Poland. [Article]
UPDATED: Cummins defeated as USA Wrestling competes in new freestyle event in Iran Van Stokes USA Wrestling 07/31/2010 Pat Cummins (pictured) went 1-1 at 96 kg, the only U.S. entry on day one of the Habibi & Movahhed Cup in Qaemshar, Iran. Five U.S. athletes wrestle Sunday. [Article]
90 videos of matches and interviews posted from Junior World Championships Gary Abbott USA Wrestling 07/30/2010 Match videos of all U.S. athletes plus interviews are featured. See all five U.S. Junior World medalists winning their medal-round matches and much more. [Article]
Ahmadi, Porter claim gold medals at Veterans Freestyle Worlds in Switzerland on Friday Gary Abbott USA Wrestling 07/30/2010 Shirzad Ahmadi won his sixth career World title, winning Div. E at 63 kg. Rob Porter claimed the 63 kg gold in Div. B. The USA won five medals Friday. [Article]
2010 NWCA Coaching Leadership Academy Class Announced Tammy Tedesco NWCA 07/29/2010 [Article]
Bucknell to host 2011 EIWA Championships Todd Merriett Bucknell University Sports Information 07/29/2010 [Article]