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AP Interview: Rogge praises wrestling's changes

Thu, 23 May 2013 14:23:48 -0400

LONDON - Wrestling's governing body has "reacted well" and made the necessary changes to give the sport a chance of saving its place in the Olympics, IOC President Jacques Rogge said.

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, Canada and Ukraine to stage wrestling meet

Fri, 10 May 2013 14:39:04 -0400

Female wrestlers from the United States, Canada and the Ukraine will meet at Niagara Falls for an exhibition meet later this month.

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.

USOC: 10 cities interested in hosting 2024 Games

Sun, 28 Apr 2013 09:59:25 -0400

The U.S. Olympic Committee is talking to 10 cities about a possible bid for the 2024 Summer Games, including a joint proposal from San Diego and Mexican neighbor Tijuana.