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Iran's wrestling team abruptly decides to skip L.A. competition
On the eve of an international wrestling meet at the Sports Arena, American officials remain at a loss to explain why the Iranian team — making its first visit to the U.S. since 2003 — has unexpectedly withdrawn and flown home. Los Angeles...
Tags: National Government, Sports Organizations, U.S. Department of State, Satellite and Cable Service, International Olympic Committee
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WRESTLING: Sports, politics intersect at international meet featuring Iran and Russia
Los Angeles Daily NewsGrapple with this scenario: The sport of wrestling has become such an anachronistic, under-funded and stagnant exercise that the International Olympic Committee has put it on notice -- be relevant or else you'll be voted out as soon as the 2020 Summer...Tags: Randy Couture, Nate Parker, Sports Organizations, National Collegiate Athletic Association, Sports
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Oliver to wrestle world champ as U.S. takes on Iran
Two-time NCAA champion Jordan Oliver will be in the lineup when the USA takes on Iran in the "United 4 Wrestling" freestyle dual meet 2 p.m. Sunday, May 19 at the Los Angeles Memorial Sports Arena. Oliver, who won the NCAA championship at 149 pounds...
Tags: College Sports, Human Interest, Easton (Easton, Pennsylvania), National Collegiate Athletic Association, Coleman Scott
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Penn State wrestling: Lions shine in Vegas tournaments
Centre Daily TimesFive members of the Penn State wrestling competed in freestyle action in the ASICS U.S. Open over the weekend while three others placed highly at the ASICS FILA Junior Nationals. Juniors David Taylor and Ed Ruth finished second and fourth,...Tags: College Sports, Education, National Collegiate Athletic Association, Pan American Games, U.S. Olympic Team
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US wrestlers blindsided by Olympic ouster
Rulon Gardner's epic upset of Russian wrestling great Alexander Karelin in 2000 remains one of the most compelling moments of the modern Olympics. Starting in 2020, youngsters looking to Gardner and Karelin for inspiration won't have a chance to excel on...
Tags: National Federation of State High School Associations, Sports Organizations, Awards and Prizes, Jake Varner, Jake Herbert
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Wichita wrestlers crushed by IOC decision
KWCH 12 Eyewitness NewsWrestling has been a part of the Olympic games from the beginning, but that will change in 2020. The International Olympic Committee removed wrestling from the approved list of sports. A decision that devastates those who spend their life on the mat....Tags: Sports Organizations, Sports, International Olympic Committee, Wrestling
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Wrestling Nation Champions Tour- Randy Couture & Jordan Burroughs
Actor and UFC legend Randy Couture and 2012 Olympic Gold Medalist in Wrestling Jordan Burroughs joined us live to talk about Wrestling Nation Champions Tour that’s happening on December 19th at the Tustin High School Sports Pavilion. This event...Tags: High School Sports, Wrestling, Ultimate Fighting Championship
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Bolt, Douglas top annual Olympic sports awards
When the Summer Olympics began with the staid Queen of England taking part in a James Bond skit filmed for the best opening ceremony ever, you knew the biggest event on the global sports calendar had a chance to be a celebration of both winning and...
Tags: Serena Williams, London Theatre, Gabby Douglas, U.S. Anti-Doping Agency, Swimming
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Midlands story a well-Krafted tale
This has been quite a golden year for Ken Kraft. The former Northwestern wrestling coach and his wife, Marjo, celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary July 7. The Midlands Championships, a tournament Kraft founded to avoid a schlep, celebrates its...
Tags: College Sports, Human Interest, Rose Bowl Game, National Collegiate Athletic Association, Colleges and Universities
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Inside the BRD: Link to the Twink - Poquoson legend Jason Bryant at the Olympics
For those of you interested in Poquoson High alum Jason Bryant's comings and goings as part of the communications team with USA Wrestling at the London Olympics - and from the number of shares and recommends to my story on him, there are a lot - here...Tags: Istanbul (Turkey), Turkey, Awards and Prizes, Iran, Wrestling
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Team USA back on top in gold, overall medals counts
LONDON — Freestyle wrestler Jordan Burroughs came to the Olympics with two objectives: to become the champion in the 163-pound weight class and to restore Team USA to what he considered its rightful place atop the gold-medal list. China had...
Tags: Serena Williams, Freestyle Wrestling, Allyson Felix, Gabby Douglas, Claressa Shields
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Wrestler Burroughs wins gold, just like he said
LONDON -- It's not bragging if you can do it. Jordan Burroughs, a 24-year-old wrestler from Sicklerville, N.J., has a Twitter address and a tattoo. That Twitter address is @alliseeisgold. The tattoo on his chest says, "Dream It, Do It." In the gold...
Tags: Freestyle Wrestling, Lady Gaga, Social Media, Twitter, Inc., Iran
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