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New wrestling rules used in LA exhibition

Sun, 19 May 2013 21:32:08 -0400

LOS ANGELES - American Jordan Oliver had a late takedown to beat Russia's Magomed Kurbanaliev in the opening match Sunday in United 4 Wrestling, a three-team exhibition at the Los Angeles Memorial Sports Arena.

Column: Restore wrestling, give others fair shot

Fri, 17 May 2013 18:25:51 -0400

Wrestling is heeding the harshest of wakeup calls.

US, Russia and Iran work to save Olympic wrestling

Tue, 14 May 2013 16:21:08 -0400

UNITED NATIONS - In Iran, Olympic wrestling champion Jordan Burroughs felt like Justin Bieber, LeBron James and Tom Brady all rolled into one.

Wrestling tackles politics to return to Olympics

Thu, 09 May 2013 20:24:31 -0400

WASHINGTON - Wrestling's fight to get back into the Olympics is as much about politics as sports. It's about saying the right things in public while lobbying behind-the-scenes for crucial votes. It's about knowing how to schmooze with the right people.

Wrestling seeks to add 2 women's weight classes

Wed, 08 May 2013 18:59:43 -0400

Wrestling's international governing body is poised to add two weight classes for women in its push to remain in the Olympics, The Associated Press has learned.

Wrestling wants 2 new women's weight classes

Wed, 08 May 2013 15:35:23 -0400

Wrestling's international governing body is poised to add two weight classes for women in its push to remain in the Olympics, The Associated Press has learned.

FILA to hold 'extraordinary' congress in Moscow

Wed, 01 May 2013 17:46:47 -0400

The federation for international wrestling will hold an "extraordinary" congress in Moscow later this month to discuss major changes designed to keep the sport in the Olympics.

Billy Baldwin fights to save Olympic wrestling

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 16:17:15 -0400

Wrestling has always been part of actor Billy Baldwin's life.