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For the next week, I'll be in Guatemala broadcasting the Pan Am Championships for United World Wrestling.


Dan Hodge Tribute Series: Gerry Brisco | Mat Talk Podcast Network

On the latest edition of the Short Time Wrestling Podcast, Brisco talks about Hodge's affinity for pie and ice cream, crushing apples, cheating at golf and Brisco's own introduction to professional wrestling with Hodge wrestling a bear.

Seaman a huge loss for McGuffey | Joe Tuscano | observer-reporter.com

Mention the word barn to a farmer, and he will tell you it’s a wonderful place to store bales of hay, keep your tools organized and provide a place to park your tractor. Mention the word barn to just about any wrestler in the area and he might tell you it’s a place where champions are developed.

Lawsuit: Greater Latrobe wrestling team members were retaliated against and left unprotected by district | TribLIVE.com

The mother of an eighth-grade wrestler filed a federal lawsuit Monday against Greater Latrobe Area School District, alleging it failed to protect her son after he was questioned about hazing and misconduct among the team and coaches.

Justin Fritz to wrestle for Bluefield State – WVVA

Perhaps the most decorated state champion in Graham High School's history signed his National Letter of Intent on Monday.

How wrestler Rulon Gardner put on 15 stone, turned down lucrative WWE deal and ran up debts of £3m after 2000 gold medal – The Sun

Gardner, 49, became an overnight celebrity in 2000 when he won a wrestling gold medal at the Sydney Olympics defeating the legendary Aleksandr Karelin.

“Female wrestling is going to help save wrestling:' South Sioux program thrilled with NSAA decision to sanction girls wrestling | Wrestling | siouxcityjournal.com

Last week, girls wrestling was officially made a sanctioned sport in the state of Nebraska. South Sioux City coach Evan Bohnet thinks that it might just help save the sport of wrestling.

Five controversies surrounding double-Olympic medalist Sushil Kumar – Khelnow

When it comes to Indian wrestling, Sushil Kumar is a name that stands head and shoulders above others. However, recent events have severely tarnished the image of India’s only two-time Olympic medalist.

India’s most decorated Olympian held on murder charge – Box Score News

He is used to flashing smiles and flaunting medals for the cameras. But on Sunday, India’s most decorated Olympian Sushil Kumar hid his face behind a towel as a Delhi Police Special Cell team paraded him in front of the flashbulbs following his arrest over the murder of a 23-year-old former junior wrestling champion.

The U23 Field Is Coming Together – FloWrestling

This weekend, Lincoln, Nebraska plays host to the U23 World Team Trials, an event featuring some top NCAA athletes vying for World Team spots.

‘He’s stronger because of it’: Actor RJ Mitte speaks on the impact ‘Triumph’ has on the special needs community | KVEO-TV

Actor Roy Frank “RJ” Mitte III speaks on his role in his new film “Triumph” as an inspirational film for all.

Former Cowboy Grapplers Finding Success in MMA – University of Wyoming Athletics

Two former Cowboy Wrestlers made a splash in the MMA world last Friday night as Bryce Meredith and Archie Colgan both picked up impressive wins at the LFA 108 Event.

Clovis teenage girl trending towards wrestling stardom | YourCentralValley.com

Inside a 2,600 square foot wrestling facility in Clovis, you’ll find some of the top wrestlers in the state training at The Club. If you take a closer look, you’ll notice that they’re not all boys.

Senior Pan Am roster finalized after late lineup changes, competition set to begin Thursday in Guatemala – TheMat.com

The 2021 Pan American Championships start up this weekend, and the United States is sending 29 wrestlers to the event in Guatemala City, Guatemala, including 11 Tokyo Olympians. Action begins on Thursday with Greco-Roman, while women’s freestyle starts on Friday and men’s freestyle starts on Saturday.

USA Wrestling sanctions for the next three months as of May 24 – TheMat.com

USA Wrestling is regularly publishing a list of sanctioned events as our nation and our sport comes back from the COVID-19 pandemic.

InterMat Wrestling – 285: The Top 20 Fantasy Wrestlers of 2021

When the #FantasyCollegeWrestling season comes to an end, it's usual to feel like you need a break. I get it; even WE took a little time for some needed R&R (fear not, though, the FCW Podcast returns later this month!). The amount of work and game planning is exponentially higher than Fantasy Football or other sports.

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