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National Wrestling Hall of Fame Opens Executive Director Search

The National Wrestling Hall of Fame & Museum's Board of Governors has opened its search for a new Executive Director to replace Lee Roy Smith, who has announced his plans to retire once a replacement has been hired.

USA Wrestling's Top 10 Stories of 2025

USA Wrestling shares its annual look at the Top 10 wrestling stories from the past year.

USA Wrestling Will Host Inaugural Women’s Collegiate Club Nationals

In an effort to expand national competition opportunities at the college level for women, USA Wrestling will host its inaugural Women’s Collegiate Club Nationals on March 5 at The Palestra in North Liberty, Iowa. 

The competition is open to all female student-athletes who participate in club wrestling at a collegiate institution at any level (NCAA, NAIA, NCWA, NJCAA, 3C2A, etc.) that does not currently field a varsity program in the NCAA or NAIA divisions.

Winchester High School Honors Former Wrestler, Navy SEAL, CIA Operative

Winchester High School hosted its first Glen Doherty Memorial Wrestling Tournament on December 13, honoring the life and legacy of one of its own.

Doherty was an outstanding wrestler at Winchester before going on to serve his country as a Navy SEAL and CIA operative. He lost his life in 2012 while helping save 22 American diplomats during a terrorist attack in Benghazi, Libya.

Women's College Notebook: Desert Duals Deliver, Delaware State History, Midlands Preview

This edition of USA Wrestling's Women's College Notebook revisits the Desert Duals, Delaware State's first varsity win, and looks ahead to the Midlands Championships.

Eighth NWCA DI Men’s Wrestling Coaches Poll

Penn State remains No. 1 and extended its win streak to 77 in a row, breaking the major college (Division I) mark of 76 by Oklahoma State from 1937-51. The Nittany Lions are now tied with Division II St. Cloud State for the longest win streak in NCAA wrestling history, a mark they can surpass on January 10 when they host Rutgers.

The remainder of the Top 10 is unchanged with Ohio State, Iowa State, Iowa, Oklahoma State, Nebraska, Virginia Tech, South Dakota State, North Carolina State, and Illinois.

NCAA Men's Notebook: Penn State Snaps Dual-Meet Record; Ohio State, Oklahoma State Notch Top 10 Wins

This edition of USA Wrestling's NCAA Notebook recaps a busy weekend, including Penn State breaking a 74-year-old record, Ohio State beating Iowa State in a Top Three battle, and Oklahoma State posting its second win of the season over Nebraska.

RAF04 Recap: Changing of the Guard

RAF 04 came equipped with upsets, domination, dominant upsets and a groundwork for the future. Kennedy Blades distanced herself further from the pack, Parker Keckeisen became the most dangerous man without a belt, Yoel Romero cemented himself as title threat and more.

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