There's a lot of wrestling news out there you don't normally see, because it's not really centralized, so that's where the Mat Talk Online Daily Wrestling News has come into play. Each day, content is curated and put together for a morning e-mail newsletter that will arrive at approximately 6 a.m. Central at least five days a week. Not interested in getting another e-mail? Read the news you might have missed from around the world. Some news might be related to other sports but has a connection to wrestling, that's why you'll sometimes see those here as well. 

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Iowa's Jessie Whitmer Is Still The Strongest Man In The World – FloWrestling

Jessie Whitmer's improbable run to the 118-pound title at the 1997 NCAA Championships will likely never be repeated.

Collegiate Weight Class Rankings for Class of 2023 Recruits | InterMat  

There’s a reason why coaches struggle to find “lifetime” 125 lbers. Even with this list, I’d expect maybe half of the 15 wrestlers to move up to 133 at some point.

The Oklahoma Wrestling Podcast: Co-host Conner Cline Joins for First Episode | OWrestle  

Seth Duckworth and Connor Cline talk about district realignment and momentum for NOC to add wrestling

Jordan Burroughs vs Chance Marsteller – Preview & Prediction – FloWrestling 

A full preview and predictions of the 2023 Final X matchup between Jordan Burroughs and Chance Marsteller.

African Championships entry list | United World Wrestling  

Next week's African Championships, set to begin on May 15 in Hammamet, Tunisia, will feature two Olympic medalists from Tokyo 2021 among its 202 registered wrestlers.

Seven cool new things at the USMC Beach Nationals in Carolina Beach, N.C., May 20 – TheMat.com  

We are a week away from the 2023 U.S. Marine Corps Beach Wrestling National Championships are held at the popular public beach right next to the boardwalk in Carolina Beach, N.C. on May 20.

MEET OUR GRADUATES: Lackman Prepares to Wrestle Finance Reports, Not Opponents | Rhode Island College 

Since first grade, wrestling has played a vital role in Nathan Lackman’s life.

OSSAA Wrestling Districts for 2023-24 and 2024-2025 – Owrestle 

The OSSAA announced their new wrestling districts for the next two seasons and here’s how things break down.

Updated World Team Trials Challenge Tournament registered athletes, as of May 12 – TheMat.com  

USA Wrestling has updated the list of registered athletes for the World Team Trials Challenge Tournament on May 20-21 at Discovery Canyon High School in Colorado Springs, Colo.

Patriots Elevate Allen To Lead Women’s Wrestling Program – University of the Cumberlands Athletics  

University of the Cumberlands Athletic Director Chris Kraftick has announced Sarah Allen as the new Patriots Head Women's Wrestling Coach, Friday morning.  Allen, Cumberlands all-time winningest wrestler, becomes the programs fourth head coach in program history.

Katherine Shai joins Titan Mercury Board of Directors – TheMat.com  

Following the U.S. Open Championships, Titan Mercury Wrestling Club Founder and Chairman of the Board Andy Barth announced that Katherine Shai has been appointed to the club’s Board of Directors.

Carton named UW-Platteville head wrestling coach – Wis.-Platteville 

Topher Carton has been named head coach of the University of Wisconsin-Platteville wrestling team, as announced today by Director of Athletics and Assistant Chancellor for Sports Administration Dr. Kristina Navarro.  

Rep Council Adjusts, Expands Out-of-State Competition Opportunities at Spring Meeting – MHSAA  

The most far-reaching changes approved by the Council shifts the MHSAA rules regarding competitions against out-of-state opponents. Moving forward, MHSAA member schools may continue to compete against teams from Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Minnesota, Wisconsin and Ontario – but also may compete against teams from elsewhere in the United States as long as those competitions take place in Michigan, one of those five contiguous states or Ontario.

Final X Match-up: Kayla Miracle vs Adaugo Nwachukwu – FloWrestling 

A preview of the match between Kayla Miracle and Adaugo Nwachukwu at Final X on Saturday, June 10.

Wrestlers’ protest: Delhi Police question WFI chief Brij Bhushan, assistant secy Vinod Tomar | The Indian Express 

The Delhi Police has questioned Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) president and BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh and the federation’s assistant secretary Vinod Tomar days after registering two FIRs pertaining to molestation cases, including that involving a minor wrestler, against them.

Sports-betting amounts key in Iowa, ISU athlete reinstatement – Des Moines Register  

And depending on how much each student-athlete was found to have gambled on sports and what types of wagers were placed will depend on whether he will have a chance to return to competition.

The Open Mat – Gomez announces that his college career is over  

Austin Gomez's college wrestling career is over.

The Top 25 Point Scorers At The 2023 NCAA Championships – FloWrestling 

A breakdown of the top 25 point scorers at the 2023 NCAA Championships.

2022 USA Wrestling Greco-Roman Award winners: Max Nowry (athlete), Spenser Mango (coach) – TheMat.com  

Max Nowry (Colorado Springs, Colo./U.S. Army WCAP) has been named the 2022 Greco-Roman Wrestler of the Year by USA Wrestling. This is the third time he has won this prestigious award, with selections in 2020, 2021 and 2022.

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