Past Articles

Title Author Affiliation Date Front Copy
African American Hall of Fame members' biographies National Wrestling Hall of Fame & Museum 01/24/2008 [Article]
African American Hall of Fame Members National Wrestling Hall of Fame & Museum 01/24/2008 [Article]
Biographies of all African American NCAA Champions, Olympians, and Hall of Fame Members National Wrestling Hall of Fame & Museum 01/24/2008 [Article]
All African American NCAA Champions, Olympians, and Hall of Fame Members National Wrestling Hall of Fame & Museum 01/24/2008 [Article]
African American wrestling firsts National Wrestling Hall of Fame & Museum 01/24/2008 A compilation of African American achievements in wrestling. [Article]
The African American wrestling experience Jay Hammond & Lisa Little National Wrestling Hall of Fame & Museum 01/24/2008 The Emancipation Proclamation in 1862 was the first step toward freeing the slaves in America. Although the resulting 13th Amendment meant that former slaves suddenly did not have to answer to any master, it did not mean the end of oppression. Many years would pass before African Americans would be afforded the full freedoms taken for granted by most white Americans, including the right to participate in organized sports. [Article]
Hall of Fame honors 50 years of African American wrestling success with new exhibit National Wrestling Hall of Fame & Museum 01/27/2008 In honor of Black History Month in February, the National Wrestling Hall of Fame & Museum has created a new exhibit that commemorates 50 years of African American success on the mat. <br><a href="http://www.themat.com/index.php?page=showarticle&ArticleID=17877" target=_BLANK>FEATURE:The African American Wrestling Experience</a> [Article]
Road to Beijing: Video interviews provide insight as U.S. athletes, coaches prepare for 2008 Olympics Craig Sesker USA Wrestling 01/24/2008 TheMat.com has unveiled a new video feature where American athletes and coaches talk about this summer's 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing, China. The Olympics begin Aug. 8, 2008 in Beijing. [Article]
NCAA wrestling tickets on sale now 01/24/2008 [Article]
Iowa State wrestling: Scott fights good fight 01/24/2008 [Article]
NU finding new star in grad student 01/24/2008 [Article]
Surgery sidelines Iowa wrestler Perry 01/25/2008 [Article]
Takedown Radio set for another big weekend of wrestling Scott Casber Takedown Radio 01/23/2008 [Article]
Minnesota State-Mankato ranked No. 1 in Division II for first time Mike Kirk University of Central Oklahoma 01/23/2008 [Article]
Oklahoma City moves into No. 1 ranking in women’s college wrestling Elizabeth Wiley USA Wrestling 01/23/2008 In the monthly U.S. women’s college poll for January 2008, Oklahoma City moved into the No. 1 spot thanks to a team title at the NWCA/Cliff Keen Women’s National duals earlier this month. [Article]
World Dual Meets to be held in Colorado, New Mexico, and Washington D.C. Elizabeth Wiley USA Wrestling 01/23/2008 USA Wrestling will host three upcoming World Dual meets, as many of the nation’s top international wrestlers take on foreign competitors from Germany and Belarus. [Article]
Unusual recruit challenging for national championship 01/24/2008 [Article]
Newcomer Brent Metcalf making huge impact for No. 1 Hawkeyes Craig Sesker USA Wrestling 01/24/2008 The sophomore is ranked No. 1 at 149 pounds and has led Iowa to team titles at the Midlands and National Duals. He will meet NCAA champion Dustin Schlatter of Minnesota on Feb. 1. [Article]
Marcie Van Dusen named TheMat.com Wrestler of the Week for Jan. 15-21 Craig Sesker USA Wrestling 01/23/2008 [Article]
USA Wrestling and All-American Wrestling Supply donate gear that benefits African wrestlers Elizabeth Wiley USA Wrestling 01/23/2008 USA Wrestling gear donated by All-American Wrestling Supply (AAWS) to the U.S. Army has been put to good use by troops stationed in Africa. [Article]