Category Amateur Wrestling

Wrestler’s Selfless Act Gives Opponent First Win

A sophomore wrestler from Albert Lea, Minnesota intentionally lost his match in order to make his opponent's day. "I found out he had down syndrome, and then once I was told that, I knew that I was going to give him the match because I was told he hasn't won a match or anything yet," Ryleigh Bure said.

Olympic Wrestling’s New Rules Keep the Sport on a Positive Path

FILA, the International Federation of Associated Wrestling Styles, Olympic wrestling’s sanctioning body, just released its rule changes for the coming Olympic cycle. Shockingly, the rules largely institute changes which should improve the sport. I say “shockingly” because, for many years, FILA…

Pennsylvania Proves to Be Wrestling’s Undisputed Hotbed.

By Jason Mackey Dan Miller has his own version of March Madness. Every March since 1999, Miller has traveled from his Imperial home to the NCAA Division I wrestling championships with his brother, Tom. Instead of keeping an eye on brackets,…

Trust The Work You Put In

Wrestling is hard work, but it pays off if you just keep training and trust in your work.

Sanderson leaving quite a legacy with Penn State wrestling.

UNIVERSITY PARK — Cael Sanderson has savored the sweet taste of success while leading the Penn State wrestling program to national dominance. Before big matches, Sanderson will have his wrestlers eat cake to celebrate how well they’re going to perform.…

Ex-Olympians Herbert, Hrovat to serve as co-directors of Michigan USA Wrestling

Jake Herbert and Andy Hrovat, former Big Ten matmen and past U.S. Olympic freestyle team members, have been named co-executive directors of Michigan USA Wrestling, the national governing body for the sport announced Saturday. Herbert and Hrovat will be directly…

Ben Askren Talks Joining the UFC, Staying Active and MMA Future

He’s never stepped foot in an Octagon to compete but is one of the world’s best welterweights. He also happens to be available for hire. Ben Askren, the former Bellator welterweight champion, took time to speak with Bleacher Report MMA about a future that’s uncertain.…

The Easiest Halloween Costume : Wrestler.

What better way to spend Halloween than in something you’re comfortable in? Like wrestling gear. If you’re a wrestler this is quite possibly the easiest costume too. Here’s what you’ll need: Wrestling Shoes (ones you’re not wearing on the mat…

Superman Wrestling Singlet

There’s lot of cool wrestling singlets out there these days and this Superman one is pretty sweet. How intimidated would you opponent be if they saw they had to wrestle Superman! photo via shoesluvr