Past Articles

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VIDEO: Dan Gable talks about learning to handle difficulties Responsible Sports 11/20/2012 Olympic champion and legendary coach Dan Gable explains why its important that children learn from difficult situations. [Article]
Historic 2012 NWCA All-Star Classic to be broadcast on Fox College Sports with multiple airings Coyte Cooper Elite Level Sports Marketing 11/19/2012 Fans can find these airings on Fox College Sports Pacific and Fox College Sports Atlantic from Nov. 19 - Dec. 15 [Article]
Jeff Monson named TheMat.com Wrestler of the Week Craig Sesker USA Wrestling 11/19/2012 Monson won a gold medal in the unlimited weight class at the FILA Grappling World Championships in Krakow, Poland on Saturday. [Article]
UPDATE: Clark, Rogge win Gi Grappling bronzes at FILA Grappling Worlds in Poland Gary Abbott USA Wrestling 11/18/2012 Danny Clark (84 kg) for men, and Ryan Rogge (64 kg) for women won bronze medals in Gi Grappling for Team USA. [Article]
Engel, Betterman, Bisek win Greco-Roman golds at Haparanda Cup in Sweden Gary Abbott USA Wrestling 11/18/2012 U.S. champs were Nate Engel (55kg), Joe Betterman (60 kg) and Andrew Bisek (74 kg, pictured). The U.S. was third as a team with seven medals. [Article]
UPDATE: Monson wins gold, USA is third in No-Gi at Grappling Worlds in Poland with six medals Gary Abbott USA Wrestling 11/17/2012 Jeff Monson (pictured) won his third FILA Grappling World gold. The USA won the third place trophy with six medalists and nine placers. [Article]
FLASH: Monson wins gold, USA is third in No-Gi at Grappling Worlds in Poland with six medals Gary Abbott USA Wrestling 11/17/2012 Jeff Monson won the unlimited gold, with silvers to Matt Betzold, Mike Kelly & Shane Cross and bronzes to Dan Huber and Gabriella Foster. [Article]
Five U.S. Greco-Roman wrestlers reach finals of Haparanda Cup in Sweden Gary Abbott USA Wrestling 11/17/2012 Olympian Spenser Mango (pictured) faces Joe Betterman of U.S. in 60 kg finals. Other USA finalists: Nate Engel (55kg), Ben Sanchez (66kg), Andy Bisek (74kg). [Article]
No. 1 Golden Gophers look strong in defeating No. 9 Nebraska 27-7 Craig Sesker USA Wrestling 11/16/2012 Minnesota won 8 of 10 matches before 1,869 fans at the NU Coliseum in Lincoln, Neb. [Article]
Penn State opens dual season with 29-6 win over Lehigh at home Pat Donghia Penn State 11/16/2012 Defending national champion Penn State wins eight of 10 bouts to beat Lehigh in sold-out home opener. [Article]
USA Wrestling Weekly’s November 16, 2012 broadcast posted for viewing Gary Abbott USA Wrestling 11/16/2012 Content includes NYAC International coverage, new Titan Mercury WC, Jake Herbert, Adeline Gray, Grapple At the Garden, passing of Les Anderson and more. [Article]
PODCAST: Olympic champion Jake Varner talks about the influence of his coaches Responsible Sports 11/17/2012 Olympic champion Jake Varner talks about having his dad and cousin as his coaches, and his current coach Cael Sanderson. [Article]
Cox Cable Cleveland to air USA Wrestling Weekly and Takedown Media shows Takedown Wrestling Media 11/16/2012 USA Wrestling Weekly will now be aired on Cox Cable On Demand Channel 1 in Ohio, along with Takedown Wrestling. [Article]
Troy Letters named head wrestling coach for Clarion Rich Herman Clarion 11/16/2012 Troy Letters is Clarion's head coach. He was named interim coach in May, and was an assistant for Clarion in 2011-12. [Article]
Sweden beats USA in Greco-Roman dual, 8-2, held prior to Haparanda Cup event Gary Abbott USA Wrestling 11/16/2012 Army wrestlers Nate Engel (55kg) and Joe Betterman (60kg) won for Team USA. There are 14 U.S. athletes competing at Haparanda Cup this weekend. [Article]
The key to anticipating the thing you want is to FIRST actually COMMIT to it Lee Kemp President/Founder of FORZA 11/15/2012 ANTICIPATE… DON’T HESITATE. Anticipate the SUCCESS you want and look FORWARD to it actually HAPPENING. By Lee Kemp, Founder/President of FORZA [Article]
Clinic featuring Freestyle National Team set for Edge Hoboken in New Jersey, Saturday, November 17 USA Wrestling 11/15/2012 The Freestyle National Team will give a clinic at 1 p.m. on Saturday at Edge Hoboken. Proceeds go to Hurricane Sandy relief efforts and to the USA Freestyle Team. [Article]
Living the Dream Medal Fund bonuses of $550,000 given to four 2012 U.S. Olympic wrestling medalists Gary Abbott USA Wrestling 11/15/2012 Jordan Burroughs (pictured) and Jake Varner received $250,000 each for golds in London. Coleman Scott and Clarissa Chun received $25,000 each for bronzes. [Article]
Three-time NCAA champion Kyle Dake of Cornell ready to make run at more history Craig Sesker USA Wrestling 11/19/2012 The only wrestler to win NCAA titles in three different weight classes, Dake has bumped up to 165 for his senior season. [Article]
TDR this week: Pariano, Wanagiel, Knight, Borrelli, Koll, Murphy Takedown Radio 11/14/2012 [Article]