Past Articles

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Seeds for World Team Trials Sunday Weights USA Wrestling 06/10/2007 [Article]
Joe Warren looking to hit jackpot again during U.S. World Team Trials this weekend in Las Vegas Craig Sesker USA Wrestling 06/08/2007 The 2006 World champion in Greco-Roman wrestling at 60 kg/132 lbs. is looking to add a World title this year and an Olympic title in 2008. Two-time World champion Kristie Marano and 2007 U.S. Nationals champion Tommy Rowlands also took part in a press conference Friday at the Las Vegas Convention Center.<br><a href="http://themat.com/specialevents/2007/wtt/default.php " target=_BLANK>World Team Trials Special Section</a> [Article]
Seeds for World Team Trials Saturday weights (FS: 60, 74, 96; GR: 55, 74, 84, 120; WF: 51, 59, 67, 72) USA Wrestling 06/08/2007 Seeds for the weights competing on Saturday at the 2007 World Team Trials have been released. <a href="http://www.themat.com/specialevents/2007/wtt/default.php" target=_BLANK">Event Coverage</a> [Article]
Nate Gallick receives extension for Special Wrestle-Off for spot on U.S. World Team in freestyle Craig Sesker USA Wrestling 06/08/2007 The U.S. Nationals champion at 60 kg/132 lbs. has been sidelined by an injury. Gallick will now meet the winner of this weekend's World Team Trials at a later date for the spot on the U.S. World Team.<br><a href="http://themat.com/specialevents/2007/wtt/default.php " target=_BLANK>World Team Trials Special Section</a> [Article]
Federation hopes Grappling takes hold 06/08/2007 [Article]
First Grappling World Team Trials to offer added entertainment in Las Vegas this weekend Gary Abbott USA Wrestling 06/08/2007 USA Wrestling will host its first Grappling World Team Trials in the Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nev. this weekend. More than 85 athletes have registered to compete in both men and women's competition. <br><a href="http://themat.com/specialevents/2007/wtt/default.php " target=_BLANK>World Team Trials Special Section</a> [Article]
Tickets for 2008 U.S. Olympic Team Trials for Wrestling and Judo to go on sale June 9 Nicole Jomantas USA Judo 06/10/2007 Fans can purchase tickets for the 2008 U.S. Olympic Team Trials for Wrestling and Judo starting on Saturday, June 9 at 9:00 a.m. (PDT). The event will be hosted at the Thomas and Mack Center, June 13-15, 2008 and is expected to be sold out. Wrestling fans - buy your tickets now. The best seats are expected to sell out quickly. [Article]
Takedown Radio to broadcast at U.S. World Team Trials Scott Casber Takedown Radio 06/06/2007 [Article]
Casey LaNave named TheMat.com Wrestler of the Week for May 29-June 4 Craig Sesker USA Wrestling 06/06/2007 [Article]
Five past World and Olympic medalists are top seeds in women's division at World Team Trials Gary Abbott USA Wrestling 06/06/2007 Olympic medalists Sara McMann and Patricia Miranda, plus World medalists Kristie Marano, Stephanie Murata and Katie Downing enter the World Team Trials in Las Vegas as top seeds in the women's division. [Article]
Fan Fest to provide entertainment alongside World Team Trials in Las Vegas, June 9-10 Gary Abbott USA Wrestling 06/06/2007 An exciting addition to this year's World Team Trials in Las Vegas is the Fan Fest, which provides clinics from Olympic and World medalists, demonstrations from the IFL and panel discussions for fans to enjoy throughout the weekend.<br><a href="http://themat.com/specialevents/2007/wtt/default.php " target=_BLANK>World Team Trials Special Section</a> [Article]
The son of former illegal immigrants, 20-year-old Henry Cejudo has overcome hardship to become the youngest U.S. wrestling champion in decades. Now he wants to be the best on the planet 06/05/2007 [Article]
USA Wrestling’s Beach Wrestling schedule hits stride with four hot June events Gary Abbott USA Wrestling 06/05/2007 [Article]
Gary Abbott, J.D. Oliva to go ‘On the Mat’ this week Kyle Klingman Dan Gable Museum 06/05/2007 [Article]
Repeat selections Sanders, Gardner headline ASICS All-America First Team Rob Sherrill W.I.N. High School Editor 06/05/2007 Repeat First Team members Zach Sanders, a five-time Minnesota champion, and Cody Gardner, a four-time Virginia champion, headline the 22nd annual ASICS All-America High School Wrestling Team. The nation's top wrestlers from all grade levels have been recognized with this prestigious honor. [Article]
Warren, Durlacher, Lester, Dantzler among Greco-Roman stars to watch at U.S. World Team Trials Craig Sesker USA Wrestling 06/05/2007 2006 World champion Joe Warren is set for another big year as are returning World bronze medalists Lindsey Durlacher and Harry Lester. T.C. Dantzler, fifth at the 2006 World Championships, also is hoping to make a big splash at the World Team Trials on June 9-10 in Las Vegas. [Article]
Veterans Bono, Vering, Miranda use new methods to seek World Team Trials victory Gary Abbott USA Wrestling 06/04/2007 U.S. National champions Chris Bono (pictured), Brad Vering and Patricia Miranda are veteran stars featured on a USOC media teleconference. With age and experience, each have found new ways to train which differ from earlier in their careers.<b>Read article and hear Press Conference Audio</b> [Article]
Story of tiny Cornell College will never get old 06/04/2007 [Article]
Zadick brothers, Pritzlaff, Cejudo among top wrestlers in freestyle field for 2007 U.S. World Team Trials Craig Sesker USA Wrestling 06/04/2007 Returning World champion Bill Zadick, World silver medalist Mike Zadick, World bronze medalist Donny Pritzlaff and talented young phenom Henry Cejudo are among the top athletes expected to compete at the U.S. World Team Trials on June 9-10 in Las Vegas. [Article]
Grandmother's influence paves way for Joe Heskett to excel on and off the mat Craig Sesker USA Wrestling 06/06/2007 Heskett, the 2007 U.S. Nationals champion, was raised by his grandmother Evelyn Nye virtually from the time he was born. Heskett will try to make his first U.S. World Team in freestyle as he takes the No. 1 seed at 74 kg/163 lbs. into the World Team Trials on June 9-10 in Las Vegas. [Article]