Past Articles

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Webcast completed of finals of Preseason Folkstyle Nationals Gary Abbott USA Wrestling 10/28/2009 The finals of the Preseason Folkstyle Nationals from Cedar Falls, Iowa will be webcast live tonight at approx. 8:15 p.m. Central. Shane Sparks of Badger State Wrestling calls the action. [Article]
Top U.S. freestyle wrestlers return to mat during National Team Camp in Colorado Springs Craig Sesker USA Wrestling 10/31/2009 World silver medalist Jake Herbert is among the top wrestlers taking part in the camp at the U.S. Olympic Training Center. [Article]
Pinning Down Autism wrestling event set for Nov. 1 in Blair, Neb. Jason Bross Pinning Down Autism 10/28/2009 [Article]
On-line registration deadline for Preseason Folkstyle Nationals is Tuesday night at 11:59 p.m. CT Matthew Blumberg USA Wrestling 10/27/2009 Registration for the annual 2009 USA Wrestling Preseason Folkstyle Nationals hosted in Cedar Falls, Iowa on October 31, is tonight at midnight. [Article]
Chris Pendleton named TheMat.com Wrestler of the Week for Oct. 20-26 Craig Sesker USA Wrestling 10/26/2009 [Article]
LeCuyer, Scott win titles at U.S. Grappling World Team Trials in Gi Grappling Gary Abbott USA Wrestling 10/25/2009 [Article]
Pendleton named Outstanding Wrestler at Sunkist Kids International in men’s freestyle Gary Abbott USA Wrestling 10/25/2009 Chris Pendleton beat 2008 Olympian Ben Askren to win the 85 kg title. Sam Hazewinkel won at 55 kg, switching to freestyle from Greco-Roman. [Article]
Pendleton to face Askren in Sunkist Kids International men’s freestyle finals to air live at 3:00 p.m. Pacific Gary Abbott USA Wrestling 10/25/2009 Former college rivals Ben Askren and Chris Pendleton will bang heads again in the Sunkist Kids International finals, which will be webcast live on TheMat.com at 3:00 p.m. Pacific time. [Article]
Sunkist International freestyle semifinals and finals webcast live on TheMat.com Sunday Gary Abbott USA Wrestling 10/25/2009 Watch the Sunkist Kids International semifinals at approx. 11:00 a.m. Pacific on Sunday, and the gold-medal finals at 3:00 p.m. Central. Archived shows from GR and women's FS, plus Grappling, are also available. [Article]
McMann, Gray, Rupp among champs at Sunkist Kids International on Saturday Gary Abbott USA Wrestling 10/24/2009 Olympic silver medalist Sara McMann, World Team member Adeline Gray (pictured) and Greco-Roman star Brandon Rupp were among the 11 U.S. champs at the Sunkist Open on Saturday. [Article]
Greco-Roman and women’s pairings set for Sunkist Kids International finals to be webcast at 3:00 p.m. Pacific Gary Abbott USA Wrestling 10/24/2009 The Sunkist International finals are set for Greco-Roman and women's freestyle, which will be webcast live on TheMat.com at 3:00 p.m. Pacific. Among those going for gold are Olympic silver medalist Sara McMann (pictured). [Article]
Sunkist International Greco-Roman and women’s webcast set for 3 pm Pacific on Saturday Gary Abbott USA Wrestling 10/24/2009 See a live webcast of the finals of the Sunkist Kids International in Greco-Roman and women's freestyle at 3:00 p.m. Pacific on TheMat.com. Jason Bryant calls the action [Article]
Askren tops Volkmann, setting U.S. No-Gi team for World Championships Gary Abbott USA Wrestling 10/23/2009 Askren, a 2008 Olympic wrestler, beat Volkmann, a 2008 Grappling World Champion, in the 84 kg finals. The U.S. No-Gi Grappling team is now set for the World Championships. [Article]
Stenberg, Helton win Greco-Roman titles at Junior Pan American Championships USA Wrestling 10/23/2009 [Article]
Volkmann to battle Askren in U.S. Grappling World Team Trials finals Gary Abbott USA Wrestling 10/23/2009 World Grappling champion Jacob Volkmann will battle 2008 Olympic wrestler Ben Askren (pictured) in the 84 kg finals, which will be webcast live at 3:00 p.m. Pacific. In a key women's battle, Felicia Oh beat Lisa Ward at 50 kg. [Article]
TDR this week: Chris Ayers, Tim Flynn, Dr. Bauer, Joe McFarland, Mychal Grenewalt Takedown Radio 10/23/2009 [Article]
U.S. Grappling Trials webcast set for 3 pm Pacific on Friday Gary Abbott USA Wrestling 10/23/2009 The championship finals of the U.S. Grappling World Team Trials will be webcast live on TheMat.com, starting at 3:00 p.m Pacific time. Jason Bryant calls the action. [Article]
VIDEO INTERVIEW: Wrestlers Murata, McMann, Adams enter Grappling Trials Gary Abbott USA Wrestling 10/22/2009 Stephanie Murata, Sara McMann and Tori Adams discuss why the are entering the U.S. Grappling Trials. Grappling interviews with Jacob Volkmann, Brian Peterson and Matt Betzold. [Article]
Ohio Valley Univ. adds wrestling as varsity sport and hires Pat Sole as Coach Ohio Valley Univ. 10/22/2009 Ohio Valley University, a Div. II college in Vienna, W.Va., will add wrestling in 2010-2011. Pat Sole has been hired as head coach [Article]
U.S. Greco-Roman stars set to battle South Korea, Japan in dual meet on Nov. 13 in Long Branch, N.J. Craig Sesker USA Wrestling 10/22/2009 World medalists Harry Lester, Justin Ruiz and Lindsey Durlacher, and Olympian Spenser Mango are among the wrestlers expected to compete. [Article]