Five U.S. wrestlers win Pan Am Greco golds; Newman, Northern State, Blackburn announce new head coaches
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Pan Am Championships
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Raney, Black, Bey and Jacobson join Melelashvili as Senior Pan American Greco-Roman champions - TheMat.com
The United States finished a strong first day at the 2025 Senior Pan American Championships on Thursday, winning five gold medals and two silver medals in the eight Greco-Roman weight classes contested.
5 GOLDS ON DAY 1: Team USA Poised for Pan-Am Title - Five Point Move
Northern Michigan University got their first two continental tournament winners in the history of the school while young Jayden Raney (55 kg, NYAC), Olympian Kamal Bey (77 kg, Army/WCAP), and Beka Melelashvili (82 kg, NYAC) also earned golds to put Team USA comfortably atop the leaderboard.
Thomson to Represent Team Canada at Pan-Am Championships This Weekend - University of Pennsylvania Athletics
Adam Thomson of the University of Pennsylvania wrestling team heads to Monterrey, Mexico for the Pan-Am Championships May 8-11.
More International News
Olympians, national champions join Hulk Hogan's Real American Freestyle - Fox News
Real American Freestyle announced the additions of a handful of superstar champion wrestlers to its roster on Thursday with the first event only months away.
Top honors in Vegas: NMU earns Greco-Roman wrestler, coach of the year - Mining Journal
The Northern Michigan University men’s Greco-Roman wrestling team made quite a splash at the Champions League of American Wrestling U.S. Open held in Las Vegas recently.
Arujau, Forrest to meet at 61 kg in men’s freestyle at 2025 Final X in Newark, N.J. - TheMat.com
Get ready for fireworks in the men’s freestyle 61 kg series at 2025 Final X. Two-time World medalist Vito Arujau is set to battle high school phenom Jax Forrest for a spot on Team USA on June 14 at Prudential Center.
Olympian Coleman Scott Honored on House Floor - Oklahoma House of Representatives
Coleman Scott, an Olympic bronze medalist and former NCAA champion wrestler, was honored on the House floor by Reps. Ty Burns, R-Pawnee, and Steve Bashore, R-Miami, for his accomplishments on the mat and his ongoing commitment to growing the sport of wrestling in Oklahoma.
Who Are The 10 Best Women's Wrestlers From California? - FloWrestling
Check out some of the biggest women's wrestling stars California has produced. The list is staggering.
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College News
Mitch Arnold named Head Wrestling Coach - Newman University Athletics
Newman Athletics announces Mitch Arnold as next Head Wrestling coach. Arnold returns to Newman with 10 years of Wrestling coaching experience under his belt.
JOSH NOLAN SET TO TAKE OVER THE HELM OF WOLVES WRESTLING - Northern State University Athletics
Northern State University Director of Athletics Nate Davis announced Josh Nolan as the next head coach of the Wolves wrestling program today.
Blackburn Names Tim McGuire Head Men's Wrestling Coach - Blackburn
Blackburn College has officially named Tim McGuire as its Head Men's Wrestling Coach, marking a bold beginning for the program. This appointment is supported by the leadership of Blackburn's new president, Larry Lee—a former wrestler, coach, and athletic director with a strong wrestling family legacy.
Why Are NCAA D1 Clubs A Destination For High School Girls? - FloWrestling
Several top high school girls are choosing club teams over established programs. Does that mean more Division I schools are adding women's wrestling?
Which NCAA Wrestling Program 'Won' The 2025 US Open? - FloWrestling
We look at the results of the 2025 US Open and try to figure out which college team did the best in Las Vegas!
Recapping the Redshirt Seasons of 2024's Top Recruits - InterMat ($$)
We like to say that young wrestlers today are more ready to compete as true freshmen than ever before and it’s a phrase that rings true with every passing year. That’s what makes the recruiting Class of 2024 so unusual. Despite being headlined by future stars, only one of the top-30 recruits wrestled in the collegiate postseason.
Recruiting & Commitment News
Wrestling Announces Six-Member Class of 2029 - Harvard University
Harvard University wrestling will welcome six first-years to the program for the start of the 2025 season as part of the Class of 2029.
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High School News
From world traveling filmmaker to DeKalb High School classroom, educator helps mold young creatives - Shaw Local
JD Oliva, 45, says life as a freelance documentary filmmaker and writer means there’s never a dull moment.
2025 High School Boys Section Coaching Awards - National Wrestling Coaches Association
The National Wrestling Coaches Association (NWCA) is pleased to announce the 2025 High School Boys Section Head Coach and Assistant Coaching Staff of the Year award recipients.
Former TN high school wrestling coach arrested on multiple child exploitation charges - WSMV4
A former Williamson County high school wrestling coach has been arrested on multiple child exploitation charges, according to the Williamson County Sheriff’s Office.
Podcasts and Video
MMA News
USA's Eblen to headline PFL Africa launch in Cape Town - ESPN
The Professional Fighters League (PFL) will launch at Cape Town's GrandWest Arena on July 26, with undefeated middleweight champion Johnny Eblen (USA, 16-0) facing a challenge from Spain's Costello van Steenis (16-3) in the main event.
Tracking College Sports drops and closures in the post-NIL/House Era
NCAA settlement plan for roster limits gets do-over - ESPN
Attorneys handling the $2.8 billion NCAA settlement proposed a massive do-over Wednesday when it comes to roster limits, offering athletes who lost their spots a chance to play without counting against the new caps for as long as they have eligibility.