Past Articles

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Hawks, Gophers set for Border Brawl 02/02/2008 [Article]
Cal Poly's Chad Mendes is one of the most dangerous, and best, wrestlers in the country Craig Sesker USA Wrestling 02/01/2008 The senior 141-pounder, known for catching opponents with a Cement Mixer, is the first Cal Poly wrestler in 28 years to be ranked No. 1. He hopes to become the school's first national champ in 32 years. [Article]
Matchups now finalized for second edition of Chicago Cup Craig Sesker USA Wrestling 02/01/2008 [Article]
Van Dusen is proving that she’s up for the challenge Elizabeth Wiley USA Wrestling 02/01/2008 In the USA vs. Japan dual, Van Dusen faced five-time world champion and 2004 Olympic gold medalist Saori Yoshida of Japan. Van Dusen won the match 4-1, 2-2. Not only did she beat the reigning world champion, but Van Dusen also ended Yoshida’s 119-match winning streak. [Article]
LiveSportsVideo.com offers free live webcast of Chicago Cup, TONIGHT at 7 pm Central Michael Raite LiveSportsVideo.com 02/05/2008 Live Sports Video, in alliance with USA Wrestling and World Sports Chicago, presents its second annual live web cast of the Chicago Cup, TONIGHT, Tuesday, Feb. 5, at 7 p.m. CST. [Article]
USA Wrestling’s Executive Committee held meeting in Colorado Springs, Colo., January 19 Gary Abbott USA Wrestling 01/31/2008 USA Wrestling's Executive Committee held its annual in-person meeting in Colorado Springs, Colo. The meeting, chaired by President Jim Ravannack, covered many important topics for the organization. [Article]
College team needed to attend competition in Malta Wade Genova World Sports Alliance 01/31/2008 [Article]
Iowa Scene: Buena Vista hires wrestling coach 02/01/2008 [Article]
College wrestling stars in MMA to compete in USA Wrestling Western Grappling Duals on Feb. 9 Janet Jenkins Team Takedown 01/31/2008 Former college wrestling stars Jake Rosholt, Johny Hendricks (pictured), Eric Bradley and Shane Roller from Team Takedown will compete at the Western Regional Grappling Duals in San Marcos, Calif., Feb. 9. [Article]
U.S. wrestlers get international test 02/01/2008 [Article]
Monthly International Wrestling Rankings prepared by Iran and Bulgaria released for January ISNA and Bulgarian Wrestling Federation 01/31/2008 [Article]
Germany edges USA, 15-14 in women’s dual meet in Colorado Springs Gary Abbott USA Wrestling 01/30/2008 Germany edged the USA in a women's dual meet in Colorado. U.S. winners were Amantha Hordagoda, Chelynne Pringle (pictured), Cherea Pascua and Rachel Bernardes. [Article]
Northwestern's Fox helps lead Wildcat wrestling to prominence 01/31/2008 [Article]
Alan Meltzer, Joe Williams, Sara McMann, Tolly Thompson among guests this week on Takedown Radio Scott Casber Takedown Radio 01/30/2008 [Article]
Wrestlers with Illinois ties excited about opportunity to wrestle in Chicago Cup Craig Sesker USA Wrestling 01/30/2008 Illinois natives Mary Kelly (pictured), Lindsey Durlacher, T.C. Dantzler and Joe Betterman are among the wrestlers returning home to compete in the Chicago Cup on Feb. 5 at Northwestern University in Evanston, Ill. [Article]
Registration deadline for Battle on the Mat is 8 a.m. Friday, Feb. 1 Elizabeth Wiley USA Wrestling 01/30/2008 Registration for the third tournament in the USA Wrestling Folkstyle Tour of America, the Battle on the Mat, closes at 8 a.m. Friday, February 1st. [Article]
Sally Roberts named TheMat.com Wrestler of the Week for Jan. 22-28 Craig Sesker USA Wrestling 01/30/2008 [Article]
Dave Schultz Memorial International celebrates 10th year in Colorado Springs, Colo., Feb. 8-10 Elizabeth Wiley USA Wrestling 01/30/2008 The 2008 Dave Schultz Memorial International will celebrate its 10th year of competition, featuring some of the best wrestlers in the world. [Article]
Childhood friends bring laughter, enthusiasm to NU wrestling team 01/30/2008 [Article]
What happened in Vegas will stay in Vegas 01/30/2008 [Article]