Rumor has it that Under Armour, is going to be coming out with their own line of, wrestling, shoes here soon. They could be on the mat as soon as this fall. There hasn’t been an official statement yet, but it should be…
By K.J. Pilcher, Reporter IOWA CITY, Iowa – The hotbed of amateur wrestling finally gets the chance to host one of the sport’s premiere events. The United States Olympic Committee and USA Wrestling announced Tuesday that Iowa City was selected…
A wrestler is a warrior. It takes concentration, dedication and a sharp mind to compete in this sport.
Neil Davidson, The Canadian Press Daniel Cormier doesn’t need to be told that sports is just a game. The former amateur wrestling star and fledgling mixed martial arts fighter has already had too many reminders of the real world. Life…
By MATT LEVINS IOWA CITY”Dan Gable has been the face of amateur wrestling for the better part of the last half-century. During that span, Gable has done just about everything there is to do for the sport of wrestling, both…
The Eagles handled a traditionally strong Florida team to claim the title in the prestigious Clash. By JIM PAULSEN, Star Tribune ROCHESTER – It’s repeated so often that it would be difficult for even the most cynical of souls to…
How a Small College Upset All Major Competitors to Win NCAA Wrestling Championship Arno Niemand Arno Niemand, longtime wrestling proponent, historian and member of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame, has written and published”The Dream Team of 1947,”a new book…
Have you ever wondered why wrestling shoes come in such bright colors? There are shoes in neon green, blue, yellow, red and some some rather interesting color combos on top of that. Is it because wrestlers all wear the same…
With heavyweight champ Brock Lesnar as a role model, college wrestlers are finding that mixed martial arts gives them a chance to compete and make money after school. By MYRON P. MEDCALF, Star Tribune When Division I football coaches called,…
