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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NOTE: I'll be in Zagreb, Croatia from April 14-24 announcing the European Championships. Daily Wrestling News e-mails and posts may be delayed depending on workflow while in Europe.
Hrushyna, Koliadenko lift Ukraine to Euro title | United World Wrestling
As Iryna KOLIADENKO (UKR) prepared for her gold medal bout at the European Championships in Zagreb, her attention was divided between the task at hand and her phone.
2021 World champion and 2020 Olympic bronze medalist Thomas Gilman (State College, Pa./Titan Mercury WC/Nittany Lion WC) has officially accepted his berth in Final X.
The U.S. Senior Greco-Roman Open is one of the major events within the 2023 Pritchard Company U.S. Open, presented by FloWrestling.
The National Wrestling Coaches Association (NWCA) has announced the complete list of honorees for the 2022-2023 Scholar All-America Team and Individual Awards for Division I.
Two 2022 Senior World medalists from the United States have declined their automatic berth in 2023 Final X, Tamyra Mensah Stock (2022 World champion at 68 kg in women’s freestyle) and J’den Cox (2022 World silver medalist at 92 kg in men’s freestyle).
Historic Tulsa Central Wrestling Program to be Restored – Owrestle
One of the more historic wrestling programs in the country is coming back to life after a roughly ten-year hiatus from the sport.
Peyton Robb | The Bader Show (Ep. 378) – Flowrestling
2x NCAA All-American wrestler Peyton Robb of Nebraska joins the show to talk about this journey in wrestling and his recent issues with a skin infection.
Mitchell Mesenbrink On Commiting To Penn State, Next Year's Lineup, & NIL – FloWrestling
An inside look at Mitchell Mesenbrink's commitment to wrestle at Penn State University.
US Open Women's Freestyle Wrestling Preview – FloWrestling
A full preview of the women's freestyle division at the 2023 US Open.
Spencer Lee Signs Five Year Contract With Hawkeye Wrestling Club – FloWrestling
Spencer Lee will remain in Iowa City at least through the Los Angeles Olympics in 2028.
Chael Sonnen: Teen wrestler shouldn't be banned for sucker punch – New York Post
Never one to mince words, MMA legend Chael Sonnen does not want 14-year-old Hafid Alicea banned from wrestling for sucker-punching his opponent after losing a match in Chicago.
The Bryce Jordan Center on the campus of Penn State University in University Park, Pa. has been selected to host the 2024 U.S. Olympic Team Trials – Wrestling on Friday, April 19 and Saturday, April 20. Penn State University is serving as the local organizing committee.
Shawnee Wrestling Room Destroyed in Tornado – Owrestle
After the chaos of the Wednesday night storms, we’ve learned that their wrestling room has been destroyed.
After taking home the 2022 NCAA Wrestling National Championship at 141 pounds, Nick Lee graduated from Penn State not knowing what was next.
Two-time World bronze medalist Mallory Velte (Corvallis, Ore./Titan Mercury WC/Beaver Dam RTC) has officially accepted her berth in Final X.
Houston's Raufeon Stots credits late mother with Bellator success – Houston Chronicle
Raufeon Stots may have fast hands — as he proves every time he steps into a cage — but he has an even quicker wit.
Charges Filed After Teen Was Sucker-Punched Following Wrestling Bout – NBC Chicago
Oak Park police say that a local ordinance citation was issued for assault in the case, and that the suspect in the case was charged under city ordinance.
Cael Hughes Named Oklahoma's Dave Schultz High School Excellence Award Winner – Owrestle
On Thursday the National Wrestling Hall of Fame announced the state winners of the Dave Schultz High School Excellence Award and Stillwater’s Cael Hughes took the award for the state of Oklahoma.
The U.S. Senior Men’s Freestyle Open field is shaping up to be a banger at the 2023 Pritchard Company U.S. Open, presented by FloWrestling.
Amine Captures Silver, Fourth Straight Euro Medal – Cliff Keen Wrestling Club
The Cliff Keen Wrestling Club’s Myles Amine captured the 86kg/189-pound silver medal at the 2023 European Championships on Wednesday (April 19) at Arena Zagreb. It was Amine’s fourth straight medal at the European Championships and fifth Euro medal since 2020.
Chael Sonnen is a former wrestler, UFC veteran and is the host of his award-winning Youtube show. In this episode, we talk about the newly proposed NCAA rules, NIL updates, Gable Steveson returning, and our new Henry Cejudo audio documentary: The Henry Cejudo Experiment.
RMAC Announces Women’s Wrestling as Conference-Sponsored Sport – Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference
The Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference has announced the adoption of women’s wrestling as the 22nd conference-sponsored sport, the league announced Thursday.
On Friday morning, the National Wrestling Coaches Association (NWCA) announced the recipients of the 2022-23 Scholar All-America Team and Individual awards for the NCAA Women's Division.
California Baptist University Athletic Director Takes New Post – CBU Athletics
After leading California Baptist University (CBU) through a successful transition to NCAA Division I, CBU Athletic Director Tyler Mariucci announced today he is taking an executive level position at California State University, Northridge. His last day will be May 5, 2023.
Malcolm Performance Center Receives Initial Regents’ Approval – Iowa State University Athletics
A $5M gift from the Kirk and Rae Malcolm family, coupled with today's initial approval from the Iowa Board of Regents, will allow Iowa State's Department of Athletics to move forward with the planning of a transformational project for its wrestling and track & field programs, Cyclone Director of Athletics Jamie Pollard announced.
UNI wrestling: Incoming Panther earns NWOF honor in Montana – UNI Athletics
Incoming UNI wrestler Izzy Moreno has been named the 2023 Dave Schultz High School Excellence Award (DSHSEA) winner in the State of Montana, as announced by the National Wrestling Hall of Fame on Thursday afternoon.
186. In Good Spirit – In The Room – Des Moines Register
On today's episode, Cody talks with InterMat’s Earl Smith about the new rule proposals released this week by the NCAA Wrestling Rules Committee.
Every Ranked High School Wrestler Headed To The U17 & U20 US Open – FloWrestling
Registrations for the US Open are coming in, and the U17 and U20 fields are already looking tough. Here's every ranked high schooler heading to Vegas.
Yahya Thomas Reflects on his Career at Northwestern | InterMat
Yahya Thomas Reflects on his Career at Northwestern
Recruiting Roundup 4.20- Penn State Berns | MatScouts
In a move that seemed like a perfect fit since the beginning, Penn State officially added 3x All American Bernie Truax of Cal Poly from the portal.
FRL 921 – Good Or Bad? Debate Over New Rules Gets HEATED – FloWrestling
Watch the FloWrestling Radio Live replay on FloWrestling, where every live and on-demand match is at your fingertips.Shane Sparks joins the show to discuss the potential new rule changes, NIL ,and the transfer portal.
Lalovic presents UWW Order of Merit to Croatian Prime Minister | United World Wrestling
United World Wrestling (UWW) President Nenad LALOVIC presented the UWW Order of Merit to Andrej Plenkovic, Prime Minister of the Republic of Croatia, on Thursday.
Stadnik, 34, remains unbeaten in Europe | United World Wrestling
The cornrow braids and the focused scowl on her face may be absent on Thursday but the ‘endless will' to win is still present in Mariya STADNIK (AZE).
