Wrestling with Challenges: Three Inspiring Stories from the Big Ten
from Examiner
No doubt about it – wrestling is a tough sport. But there are stories of inspiration and uplift of individuals overcoming adversity, and of fellow wrestlers and fans stepping in to do more than their fair share to help. Here are three recent stories from the Big Ten conference that illustrate the true nature of college wrestling. More    More

Former Minnesota Wrestler Credits God for His Physique
from Minneapolis Star-Tribune
The former University of Minnesota wrestling All-American and current Ultimate Fighting Champion heavyweight title holder in an interview credited God -- and not steroids -- for his physique. More

New Assistant Coaches at Oklahoma, Illinois, Old Dominion and Appalachian State
from Examiner
According to the calendar, it’s officially summer. It’s definitely not college wrestling season, but apparently the season for college programs to add to their coaching staffs. Meet some of the latest hires of the past week or so. More

Edinboro Wrestler Gets 6th Year of Eligibility
from Erie Times-News
The NCAA has granted Jarrod King a sixth year or eligibility, allowing the Edinboro University of Pennsylvania wrestler the chance to defend his national championship. More

Wrestler Hopes to Repeat as World Champion
from Examiner
Most afternoons, Clarissa Chun felt so drained from teaching; she needed a big cup of coffee to stay awake. Most nights, she felt so frustrated with wrestling; she questioned why she had moved overseas to train. Her Japanese kindergarten students were easy to please, as she loved helping them learn English, but several 20-person classes took their toll. Plus, she didn't progress much by practicing among college-aged guys 40 pounds heavier than her. More

Strong Ohio Team Stops New Jersey to Win National Junior Freestyle Duals
from TheMat.com
It came about five minutes after a 35-22 victory over New Jersey 1 in the finals of the 2009 Junior Freestyle National Duals. The chant was a vocal display after Ohio had done most of its talking on the mat in 10 decisive dual victories. More

Mens Fitness: How to Add Muscle Size
from Examiner
In the land of men, size really does matter. Men have been pumping iron for decades with one goal in mind-adding size to the muscles-especially the biceps. The bigger the guns the better. Arnold Schwarzenegger and Mike Tyson come to mind when thinking of men with muscles. Men head for the weights with the goal of building muscle mass like these muscle icons. So how does a man add size? More