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Michigan head coach Sean Bormet goes On The Mat – OTM645 | Mat Talk Podcast Network

Michigan head wrestling coach Sean Bormet is coming off a program-best second-place finish at the NCAA Division I Championships as the school capped it’s 100th season on the mats.

2022 US Open Senior Men's Freestyle Preview | Rokfin – InterMat

The road to Belgrade, Serbia and the 2022 Senior World Championships begins this week as the US Open takes place in Las Vegas.

Q&A with Nick Lee – Welcome to the NLWC! | Rokfin – Nittany Lion WC

2x NCAA Champion, 5x All-American, and US National Team Member, Nick Lee has joined the Nittany Lion Wrestling Club as a Resident Athlete.

2021 Distinguished Member Bill Zadick | Mat Talk Podcast Network

As a competitor and coach, Bill Zadick has forever written his name in the U.S. wrestling record book.

Oregon State assistant coach Josh Rhoden is Ready for the Next Dam Chapter | Mat Talk Podcast Network

For the past 16 years, Josh Rhoden has been leading the Cougars of Clackamas Community College to new heights in the NJCAA. After winning the program’s sixth national championship – and fourth in a row – Rhoden jumped at the opportunity to head to Division I, joining the coaching staff at Oregon State.

NCAA president Mark Emmert steps down – What comes next? – ESPN

Mark Emmert's 12-year tenure as the head of the NCAA is coming to a close. Emmert and the NCAA's Board of Governors announced Tuesday that he will be stepping down from his role as president by June 2023, or sooner if his replacement is found before then.

Commonwealth Games 2026: IOA writes to CGF to discuss dropping of shooting, wrestling – InsideSport

Indian Olympic Association on Friday described the exclusion of shooting, wrestling and archery from the initial programme of 2026 Commonwealth Games as “shocking” and asked the Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) for a discussion in the matter at its next General Assembly. Follow Commonwealth Games 2026 updates on InsideSport.IN

Greco-Roman seeds released for 2022 U.S. Senior Open in Las Vegas – TheMat.com

The Greco-Roman Senior-level seeds have been determined for this week’s U.S. Open, set for April 27-May 1 in Las Vegas.

The Road to 2022 Worlds begins this weekend in Las Vegas – WIN Magazine

The 2022 United World Wrestling Senior World Championships will be held Sept. 10-18 in Belgrade, Serbia.

Wrestling Federation of India may prefer Commonwealth Games, Asiad over Worlds- The New Indian Express

The Worlds is slated to run from September 10 to 18 in Belgrade, Serbia while the wrestling competitions are scheduled to be held from September 21 to 24 in Hangzhou.

From Headlocks to Heimlich: UA Little Rock wrestling coach, CPR instructor save choking girl | KARK

A college wrestling coach, a heartbroken mom, and a CPR instructor. Three people you wouldn’t expect to all be in the same place, but that’s what it took to save a little girl when she started to choke.

Monday Roundup: Full 2022 US Open Greco Schedule; ‘Invite the Pain' – Five Point Move

The US Open is finally on the doorstep once again following a three-year hiatus. In the time since, there have been three Nationals, one of which served as the main qualifier for the ’20 Olympic Team Trials.

2022 Wrestling Academic All-MAC Team Announced  – Mid-American Conference

The Mid-American Conference announced the 2022 Wrestling Academic All-MAC Team on Tuesday. A total of 69 student-athletes were named to this year’s squad.

Get Ready For Vegas With The U.S. Open Women's Freestyle Preview – FloWrestling

Some of the best Senior-level women in the country will square off this weekend at the prestigious U.S. Open in Las Vegas.

Molinari accepts Final X berth, and will compete for U.S. World Team spot in Stillwater, Okla. on June 3 – TheMat.com

2021 World bronze medalist Forrest Molinari (Tempe, Ariz./Sunkist Kids) has officially accepted her 65 kg women’s freestyle berth in Final X.

Christy Powell Named Head Women’s Wrestling Coach – Hiram College

Hiram College Director of Athletics Scott Pohlman announced on Tuesday the appointment of Christy Powell as the head coach of the Terriers' women's wrestling program. Powell joins the Terriers from the University of Saint Mary in Leavenworth, Kan., where she served as the assistant women's wrestling coach for the past four years.

Baker University – Adam Venegas Named Interim Head Wrestling Coach at Baker University

On Friday morning, Athletic Director Nate Houser announced that Baker University assistant wrestling coach Adam Venegas has been named the interim head wrestling coach for the Wildcats, effective immediately.

Smalley named coach of Cornell Women's Wrestling Program – Cornell College

Dominique Smalley has been named head coach of Cornell College's new women's wrestling program, as announced April 26 by Director of Athletics Seth Wing

Second-annual Make a Weight Challenge continues to yield great results for the Greg Strobel Leadership Academy – TheMat.com

This year’s Greg Strobel “Make A Weight” Challenge was a great success! The 30-day event continues to provide an opportunity to participate in a cause that honors the messages and teachings Greg valued and stood for throughout his life, which provides the foundation for the Greg Strobel Leadership Academy (GSLA).

American Wrestling League to launch 2022 fall season, Q & A sessions at this weekend's US Open – TheMat.com

The American Wrestling League (AWL) is pleased to announce its plans to launch a men’s and women’s freestyle wrestling league, with the inaugural season beginning in the fall of 2022.

2022 PFL 2: Chris Wade relishing test against Lance Palmer – MMAJunkie.com

Chris Wade is looking to take out another Division I wrestler.

Post Season 5, Column 52: Moore good news at CSU – Hand Raised

CSU gets a proper post season recap and look-ahead.

Fanco Wrestling – Longest Active NCAA Wrestling Win Streaks

Who currently holds the longest wrestling win streak in the NCAA? The list below shows the top 10 streaks.

QU Adds Women's and Men's Wrestling – Quincy University Athletics

Quincy University has announced that women's and men's wrestling will be added to its varsity intercollegiate athletic program lineup, with competition expected to begin in Fall 2022.

Eureka College to Launch Men’s, Women’s Wrestling Programs in 2022-23 – Eureka College

For the first time, men's and women's wrestling are coming to the Eureka College Department of Athletics.

Millersville University announces coaching change in wrestling program – Millersville

Millersville University Athletics announced Monday that the contract of the wrestling team's head coach, Kerry Regner, will not be renewed. A national search for the program's next full-time head coach opens immediately.

Wrestling Adds 15 Recruits in the Class of 2026 – Franklin & Marshall Athletics

Coming off of one of its strongest dual seasons in recent history and a return to the NCAA Division I Championships, the Franklin & Marshall wrestling team is excited to welcome 15 incoming wrestlers to the program. This group will join the Diplomats for the 2022-23 season.

Celebration of Life Service for Joe Dowler to be Held Friday, May 6 at 1 p.m. – University of Wyoming Athletics

A Celebration of Life Service for University of Wyoming Athletics Hall of Famer Joe Dowler will be held on Friday, May 6 at 1 p.m., Mountain Time in the UniWyo Sports Complex on the University of Wyoming campus. The service will be open to the public and was announced by the Dowler family and the UW Athletics Department.

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