Past Articles

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Rob Koll, Shannyn Gillespie to go ‘On the Mat’ this week Kyle Klingman Dan Gable Museum 09/04/2007 [Article]
Randall, Woody, Duroe among guests this week on Takedown Radio Scott Casber Takedown Radio 09/03/2007 [Article]
Takedown Radio sets schedule for 2007-08 college wrestling season Scott Casber Takedown Radio 09/03/2007 [Article]
U.S. teams to compete in World Wrestling Games in Antalya, Turkey, Sept. 7-9 Gary Abbott USA Wrestling 09/03/2007 The U.S. World Teams in Grappling, Sombo and Beach Wrestling will participate in the World Wrestling Games in Antalya, Turkey, Sept. 7-9. Team USA is seeking to win a number of medals in each of these international styles.<br><a href="http://www.themat.com/specialevents/2007/beachsomboworlds/default.php" target=_BLANK>World Wrestling Games Special Section</a> [Article]
Historic USA Wrestling Grappling Training Camp being held at No Limits Training Center in Irvine, Calif. Gary Abbott USA Wrestling 09/01/2007 The nation's top Grappling athletes are participating in a historic training camp at the USA Wrestling National Training Center for Grappling at the No Limits facility in Irvine, Calif. in preparation for the Grappling World Championships in Turkey next weekend. [Article]
Fundraising walk planned for wrestler who lost limb in motorcycle accident Gary Abbott USA Wrestling 08/31/2007 Five weeks ago, graduated Sacred Heart wrestler Sherwood Fendryk (pictured) had a motorcycle accident, losing part of his left leg. His friend Mike Fusilli is having a 50-mile fundraising walk for Fendryk's medical bills, with Olympic champion Jeff Blatnick and others joining in. [Article]
No Limits signs sponsorship deal with USA Wrestling Gary Abbott USA Wrestling 08/30/2007 No Limits Mixed Martial Arts has been signed as the Official Sponsor for the U.S. World Teams for Grappling and Sombo with USA Wrestling. The No Limits facility in Irvine, Calif. is designated as USA Wrestling's National Training Center for Grappling and Sombo [Article]
Three leaders receive NWCA Dan Gable award for 2007 Jason Bryant NWCA 08/30/2007 Wrestling leaders Steve Silver of Texas, Greg Hatcher of Arkansas and John Licata of Virginia have received the NWCA Dan Gable "American Needs Wrestling" Award for 2007. [Article]
U.S. World Team athletes prepare for Azerbaijan Gary Abbott USA Wrestling 08/30/2007 During a USOC teleconference, U.S. World Team members Daniel Cormier, Lindsey Durlacher and Marcie Van Dusen talked about their preparation and expectations for the World Championships in Azerbaijan in September. <b>Click this story to hear the audio from the interview!!</b> [Article]
UPDATED: Brad Vering, Teague Moore, Big John McCarthy to appear on Takedown Radio Scott Casber Takedown Radio 08/30/2007 [Article]
Ex-Cox star proves he's a world-class wrestler 08/29/2007 [Article]
NWCA announces four coaches as Lifetime Honorary Members Jason Bryant NWCA 08/29/2007 The National Wrestling Coaches Association has named respected coaches Dan Hinkel, Tom Jarman, John Sacchi and Tony Iasiello as Lifetime Honorary Members. [Article]
Bubba Jenkins named TheMat.com Wrestler of the Week for Aug. 21-27 Craig Sesker USA Wrestling 08/28/2007 [Article]
Former all-American wrestler takes over as new head coach 08/28/2007 [Article]
Chuck Bednarik, Steve Knipp to go ‘On the Mat’ this week Kyle Klingman Dan Gable Museum 08/27/2007 [Article]
USA Wrestling excited to introduce Folkstyle Tour of America Travis Shives USA Wrestling 08/27/2007 The new youth wrestling series is designed to provide wrestlers a chance to compete against the best in the country in America’s most popular style of wrestling. [Article]
UPDATED: Jenkins wins gold medal at Junior Freestyle Worlds in China Gary Abbott USA Wrestling 08/26/2007 Bubba Jenkins defeated Okay Koksal of Turkey, 1-0, 3-0, to win the gold medal at 66 kg in men's freestyle at the Junior World Championships in Beijing, China. Louis Caputo placed ninth at 85 kg, and the USA was 11th in the team standings. [Article]
Jenkins qualifies for gold-medal finals at Junior Freestyle Worlds in China Gary Abbott USA Wrestling 08/26/2007 Bubba Jenkins won three matches to qualify for the finals at 66 kg at the Junior World Championships in freestyle in Beijing, China. He will face Okay Koksal of Turkey in the gold-medal match. Louis Caputo is alive at 85 kg in the wrestlebacks. [Article]
Kerr, Moore lose wrestlebacks at Junior Freestyle Worlds in China Gary Abbott USA Wrestling 08/25/2007 The two U.S. wrestlers in Saturday's wrestlebacks at the Junior World Freestyle Championships, Jake Kerr and Taylor Moore, were eliminated with losses. David Taylor placed eighth at 50 kg. [Article]
Kerr, Moore alive in wrestlebacks at Junior Freestyle Worlds in China Gary Abbott USA Wrestling 08/25/2007 Jake Kerr at 74 kg and Taylor Moore at 96 kg are alive in the wrestleback rounds during the first day of the men's freestyle action at the Junior World Championships in Beijing, China. [Article]