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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: National Collegiate Athletic Association, Missy Franklin, London Theatre, Sports, 2012 Summer Olympics
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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: Culture, The Happiest News!, National Collegiate Athletic Association, Wrestling, 2012 Summer Olympics
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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: Wrestling, Turkey, Awards and Prizes, Iran, Dan Gable
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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remain at a loss to explain why the Iranian team — making its first visit to the U.S. since 2003 — has unexpectedly withdrawn and flown home.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, Wrestling, Sports, U.S. Department of State, Coleman Scott
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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: Frostbite, High School Sports, Jake Varner, Wrestling, Media Industry
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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: Wrestling, Sports, Sports Organizations, International Olympic Committee
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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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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: Marlen Esparza, Allison Schmitt, Wrestling, Missy Franklin, Sports
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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: Alex Morgan, Wrestling, Lady Gaga, Michael Phelps, Twitter, Inc.
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