Past Articles

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WRESTLERS OF THE WEEK: Sentes by MAC; Thomas by Big Ten; Garnett by ACC; Hickman by PSAC; Dessino by EWL various conferences 11/28/2012 [Article]
Wrestling for Rockford fundraiser set for Glenwood High quad meet in Illinois on November 30 USA Wrestling 11/26/2012 This high school quad meet will benefit popular wrestling coach Steve Rockford of Southeast High, who is diagnosed with Lou Gehrig's disease. [Article]
Robbie Smith named TheMat.com Wrestler of the Week Craig Sesker USA Wrestling 11/26/2012 Smith won a gold medal in Greco-Roman wrestling at the Arvo Haavisto Cup on Saturday in Lmajoki, Finland. [Article]
Last Chance to Earn $2,500 Responsible Sports 11/26/2012 Deadline for Liberty Mutual Insurance Responsible Sport Fall Community Grants is Friday, Nov. 30 at 11:59 p.m. Take the test and help a wrestling club! [Article]
No 8 Cornell beats No. 9 Central Michigan, No. 12 Oklahoma & Drexel at Journeymen Northeast Duals Lindsey M. Mechalik Cornell 11/24/2012 The Big Red stopped Central Michigan, 17-15 and Oklahoma 25-13 in matchups of ranked teams in Troy, N.Y. today. [Article]
Smith wins gold, Porcher silver and Bisek bronze in Haavisto Cup in Finland Gary Abbott USA Wrestling 11/24/2012 Robbie Smith (120 kg) won gold, Thrasher Porcher (66 kg) got silver and Andy Bisek (74 kg) earned bronze in Ilmajoki, Finland. [Article]
FLASH: Adeline Gray wins gold medal at Henri Deglane Challenge in France Gary Abbott USA Wrestling 11/23/2012 World champion Adeline Gray went 3-0 to claim the 72 kg gold medal in Nice, France. Bronze medals went to Mark McKnight (55kg FS) and Shaun Scott (84kg GR). [Article]
David Taylor to get 2012 Hodge Trophy as nation's top collegian at Penn State - Wisconsin football game Pat Donghia Penn State 11/23/2012 Penn State 2012 NCAA champion David Taylor will receive the 2012 Hodge Trophy during first half of Penn State v. Wisconsin football on Saturday. [Article]
USA Wrestling Weekly’s November 23, 2012 broadcast posted for viewing Gary Abbott USA Wrestling 11/22/2012 Content includes Living the Dream bonuses, Thank You America tour in NYC, Jordan Burroughs, Jake Varner, Clarissa Chun, Coleman Scott, Sam Hazewinkel, Tervel Dlagnev, college duals and more. [Article]
Top teams and individuals showcased at Journeymen/ASICS Northeast Duals in Troy, N.Y., Nov. 24 Gary Abbott USA Wrestling 11/20/2012 No 6 Illinois, No. 8 Cornell, No. 10 Oklahoma, No. 11 Central Michigan and No. 16 Maryland are among 14 Div. I teams competing in the duals. [Article]
Rutgers University to join the Big Ten Conference Scott Chipman Big Ten Conference 11/20/2012 Rutgers joins Maryland as new teams entering the Big Ten. The wrestling team, coached by Scott Goodale, enters a conference which will feature 14 strong programs. [Article]
Folkstyle Tour of America kicks off with record-setting Northwest Bigfoot Battle in Liberty Lake, Wash. Tiffany Clark USA Wrestling 11/20/2012 Over 700 athletes competed in Liberty Lake, WA last weekend to kick off the season. Next up: King of the Mountain, Castle Rock, CO, Nov. 30. [Article]
TDR this week: Nickerson, Kraft, Costanzo, Gillis, Santoro, DDP, Murphy Takedown Radio 11/20/2012 [Article]
U.S. wrestlers competing in Finland, France over Thanksgiving weekend Gary Abbott USA Wrestling 11/20/2012 World champion Adeline Gray will compete at Henri Deglane in France. Six Greco wrestlers are at Haavisto Cup in Finland. [Article]
Minnesota's Tony Nelson ready to make another run at No. 1 Craig Sesker USA Wrestling 11/19/2012 The Golden Gophers junior is looking to repeat as NCAA champion. He placed fifth in the 2012 University World Championships in freestyle. [Article]
Gear donated to young wrestlers in Toledo Public Schools with Beat the Streets partnership Patty Mazur Toledo Public Schools 11/21/2012 Over $15,000 of donations went to Toledo Public Schools wrestlers. A K-6 wrestling program is now established in the city for youth. [Article]
200 tickets to Grapple at the Garden wrestling event being donated to kids affected by Superstorm Sandy Gary Abbott USA Wrestling 11/19/2012 Leader Noel Thompson is donating 200 tickets for local kids affected by storm. Event is at Madison Square Garden in New York on December 16. [Article]
University of Maryland to join Big Ten Conference Scott Chipman Big Ten 11/19/2012 Maryland leaves the ACC and will begin Big Ten action in all sports in 2014-15. The Terrapins, No. 22 by InterMat, brings another power to Big Ten wrestling. [Article]
WRESTLERS OF THE WEEK: McDonough by Big Ten; Fausey by ACC; VonOhlen by WWC; Napoli & Garrett by EIWA; Briscoe by USCCA Various conferences 11/20/2012 [Article]
U.S. Olympic Committee revamps its five-ring logo to enhance brand USOC 11/19/2012 The USOC unveiled a redesign of its logo to be used in various marketing and sponsor materials moving forward. [Article]