By Bobby La Gesse Wrestling isn’t just part of Adam Pavlenko’s life. It’s ingrained in who he is. It’s what his family does, from his dad to his brother to him. Some of his earliest memories are from when he…
SMYRNA, Del.” Serving as a referee can often be like the Rodney Dangerfield of jobs — no respect. But Ross Thomas of Smyrna recently received the ultimate recognition for his work as a referee when he was inducted into the…
By Harold Raker PORT TREVORTON ” Kim Spiegel will soon begin her freshman year at Northern Michigan University as one of the school’s most accomplished athletes. Yet, the 18-year-old will not compete in any sport for the Wildcats. Spiegel, who…
By Ryan Howe State champion David Borden lives a life immersed in wrestling. When the high school season ends, the Minico High senior competes in USA Wrestling freestyle tournaments. He’s been to Fargo, N.D., three times for the Junior National…
by Beth Cravey The popular former Ridgeview High School wrestling coach whose March firing led to protests from students and parents will open a new wrestling and fitness training center in Middleburg Florida. The center will host Christopher McNealy’s Pin-N-Win…
From Lillian Leposo, CNN (CNN) — With ash applied to their bodies and determination glinting in their eyes, two young tribal wrestlers stride onto a large field under the hot South Sudanese sun. In the next few minutes, the fighters…
The Olympic gold medallist-turned-WrestleMania headliner on neck injuries, imminent movie stardom and why he’s hoping to regain his title at London 2012. You retired from amateur freestyle wrestling in 1996. What’s convinced you to return at the age of 42?…
By JOHN CLAYTON Daily Record/Sunday News York, PA – The starry-eyed gazes seemed to follow him everywhere, as one of amateur wrestling’s most exalted figures stalked around York College’s Grumbacher Center. These are busy times for Cael Sanderson, the Penn…
Courtesy: VirginiaSports.com CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. – Virginia redshirt freshman Jon Fausey (Dalmatia, Pa.) was named to Amateur Wrestling News’ All-Rookie Team, as announced recently by the publication. Fausey was named to the fourth team at 184 pounds. Fausey went 29-10 at…
