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Former Olympian survives life’s tragedies
Neil Davidson, The Canadian Press Daniel Cormier doesn’t need to be told that sports is just a game. The former amateur wrestling star and fledgling mixed martial arts fighter has already had too many reminders of the real world. Life…
Gable set for next stage
By MATT LEVINS IOWA CITY “Dan Gable has been the face of amateur wrestling for the better part of the last half-century. During that span, Gable has done just about everything there is to do for the sport of wrestling,…
National powers now look up to Apple Valley at No. 1
The Eagles handled a traditionally strong Florida team to claim the title in the prestigious Clash. By JIM PAULSEN, Star Tribune ROCHESTER – It’s repeated so often that it would be difficult for even the most cynical of souls to…
Remarkable Story of Cornell College Wrestling Dream Team of 1947
How a Small College Upset All Major Competitors to Win NCAA Wrestling Championship Arno Niemand Arno Niemand, longtime wrestling proponent, historian and member of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame, has written and published “The Dream Team of 1947, “a…
Why do wrestling shoes come in bright colors?
Have you ever wondered why wrestling shoes come in such bright colors? There are shoes in neon green, blue, yellow, red and some some rather interesting color combos on top of that. Is it because wrestlers all wear the same…
Minnesota wrestlers climb into the cage
With heavyweight champ Brock Lesnar as a role model, college wrestlers are finding that mixed martial arts gives them a chance to compete and make money after school. By MYRON P. MEDCALF, Star Tribune When Division I football coaches called,…
Wilton CT Youth Wrestling Club Is Set To Start
WILTON — The Wilton Youth Wrestling Club is set to start its inaugural winter beginning Tuesday, Nov. 16. Brian McGovern is going to be the head coach, and Greg Morris and Ted Young are assistants. Practice begins on Tuesday, Nov…
Wyoming wrestlers setting the tone early
By DAVID WATSON The wrestling room at the University of Wyoming UniWyo Sports Complex is thick with humidity as the heater is turned up before the start of practice. The music is blaring as the Cowboys enter from the locker…
Binghamton University has five wrestlers nationally ranked; Lister top-5 in four publications
Author: Justin Tasch After a groundbreaking 2009-10 campaign in which the team finished 21st at the NCAA championship, the Binghamton University wrestling team won’t be surprising many people this upcoming season. The Bearcats have garnered several preseason accolades this week.…
2010-11 Purdue Wrestling Season Preview
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. – The Purdue wrestling team is set to open its season on Saturday with the first practice of the season. The Boilermakers are set for their best season in recent history, returning seven NCAA Championship qualifiers and…
Plans for Tulare wrestling facility gain foothold
Plans for the USA Wrestling California training facility in northeast Tulare are coming together, sources close to the project said. Private financing for the estimated $50-million facility is lined up, an architect and general contractor have been hired and scouting…