Past Articles

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Weekly NCAA Division I, II and III wrestling award standings released Anthony Holman NCAA 02/14/2013 The NCAA has released the latest standings for the 2013 NCAA Most Dominant Wrestler Award and most falls and tech falls in Divisions I, II and III. [Article]
U.S. among world’s 10 best teams to compete in Freestyle World Cup in Iran, Feb. 20-22 Gary Abbott USA Wrestling 02/15/2013 Olympic champ Jake Varner (pictured) is on the U.S. roster for the World Cup. Sellout crowds are expected all week in Tehran, Iran. [Article]
Q and A with Purdue coach Scott Hinkel Craig Sesker USA Wrestling 02/13/2013 Hinkel has led the Boilermakers to a No. 17 national ranking and their first winning Big Ten dual season in 15 years. [Article]
NFHS supports Olympic wrestling Richard Immel USA Wrestling 02/13/2013 The National Federation of State High School Associations expresses support for Olympic Wrestling [Article]
TDR this week: Bono, Robinson Ravannack with host Scott Casber 02/13/2013 [Article]
RICH BENDER COLUMN: Wrestling is ready for this challenge!! Rich Bender USA Wrestling 02/13/2013 USA Wrestling Executive Director Rich Bender updates the wrestling community on the effort to keep wrestling in the Olympic Games. [Article]
Dan Gable and Barry Davis to go ‘On the Mat’ this week Dan Gable Museum 02/13/2013 The show can be heard live on the Internet at www.kcnzam.com or locally in Northeast Iowa each Wednesday from 5:00 to 6:00 PM Central on AM 1650. [Article]
Statements from Olympians past and present on IOC Executive Committee announcement on wrestling USA Wrestling 02/12/2013 Clarissa Chun (pictured) captured an Olympic bronze medal in women's freestyle wrestling in 2012. [Article]
Despite disability, Ben Jackson found his home on the wrestling mat Richard Immel USA Wrestling 02/12/2013 Ben Jackson is a young man with cerebral palsy who found a home on the wrestling mat [Article]
Talking points about the sport of wrestling and the Olympics from USA Wrestling USA Wrestling 02/15/2013 USA Wrestling has provided these talking points to the wrestling community concerning today's IOC announcement about the Olympic program. [Article]
USOC statement regarding IOC Executive Board decision USOC 02/12/2013 Statement from USOC CEO Scott Blackmun on February 12, 2013 [Article]
Statement by USA Wrestling Executive Director Rich Bender on the IOC Executive Committee announcement on wrestling Rich Bender USA Wrestling 02/12/2013 Rich Bender's statement on the IOC Executive Board recommendation that wrestling not be a core sport included in the 2020 Olympic Games. [Article]
Keep Wrestling in the Olympics Facebook Page Richard Immel USA Wrestling 02/13/2013 USA Wrestling has created a Facebook page titled "Keep Wrestling in the Olympics" to support Olympic wrestling. [Article]
Associated Press report: IOC Drops Wrestling From 2020 Olympics Associated Press 02/12/2013 The IOC executive board voted to drop wrestling and retain modern pentathlon for 2020. The decision is not final. [Article]
Wisconsin State Journal: A tale of love, wrestling and murder Doug Moe Wisconsin State Journal 02/11/2013 Wisconsin State Journal columnist Doug Moe writes about Dave Schultz (pictured), his wife Nancy, and his legacy. [Article]
WRESTLERS OF THE WEEK: Garner by NAIA; Delaney by SoCon; Delgado by Big Ten; Smith & Dellefave by EIWA Various conferences 02/11/2013 [Article]
Ask the Expert – Responsible Sports is Here to Help with Your Youth Sports Questions! Responsible Sports 02/11/2013 Experts answer your questions on youth sports topics. Submit your question today and read answers to other questions. [Article]
African American History Month: Take the trivia test on international African-American history Gary Abbott USA Wrestling 02/13/2013 The USA has a rich heritage of African-American athletes, coaches and leaders within international wrestling. Take the trivia test today!!! [Article]
Illinois sophomore Jesse Delgado named TheMat.com Wrestler of the Week Craig Sesker USA Wrestling 02/11/2013 The third-ranked Delgado upset two-time NCAA champion and top-ranked Matt McDonough of Iowa 9-4 at 125 pounds on Friday. [Article]
African American History Month Trivia Answers USA Wrestling 02/11/2013 How did you do? How well do you know international wrestling history? [Article]