Wrestling Links (12-22-11)
Wrestler’s quick thinking helps save mother’s life Quad City Times (Submitted photo) Before his matches, Davenport West wrestler Randy Cook-McPhee thinks about those he is wrestling for – his friends, his teammates and his family. Once the action starts, two of his biggest strengths are being able to think on his feet … See all stories on this topic » […]
Wrestling Links (12-15-11)
Bangor wrestling coach Dennis Paquette pins down win No. 400 MLive.com BANGOR — Among the many things Dennis Paquette has taught Bangor wrestlers during his 21-year head-coaching reign, “don’t quit” ranks near the top. “When you quit, it’s over. It’s when you keep getting back up, that’s when you’re eventually going to … See all stories on this topic » […]
Wrestling Links (12-3-11)
Professional wrestler Mick “Mankind” Foley turns his focus to comedy Buffalo News By Anne Neville The world of professional wrestling is built on exaggerated characters, histrionic dialogue, amped-up feuds and over-the-top brutality. The decidedly unphysical world of stand-up comedy demands intelligence and mental and verbal … See all stories on this topic » Wrestling: Sandburg takes down Lockport Chicago […]
Wrestling Links (11-27-11)
Pumpkins’ Billy Corgan gets into pro wrestling ESPN Corgan has teamed up with the Baron Brothers to form wrestling outfit Resistance Pro, which threw down its “Black Friday” inaugural event while the rest of America recovered from extra helpings of turkey and binge shopping. Twenty-two wrestlers were … See all stories on this topic » Wrestling: Lockport goes 3-0 in […]
Wrestling Links (11-23-11)
Wrestling with Decisions at the 2011 NWCA All-Star Classic Sherdog.com The blossoming love affair between mixed martial arts and collegiate wrestling may have been greatly exaggerated. At the 46th Annual National Wrestling Coaches Association All-Star Classic on Sunday, talk of what MMA fighters do when locked inside a … See all stories on this topic » Wrestling: Minooka expects the […]
Mixed Martial Arts Links (11-7-11)
Eugene MMA Fighter Subdues Armed Robber KEZI TV A local man is making national headlines after he subdued an armed robber using hismixed martial arts skills. Brent Alvarez, who trains locally at Twisted Web MMA in West Eugene, was in Los Angeles this weekend at a competition when he stumbled upon … See all stories on this topic » KEZI […]
Boxing Links (10-28-11)
Boxer Timothy Bradley: I’m ready to shine The Desert Sun Cathedral City boxer Timothy Bradley will have what he’s coveted — a chance to perform on a big stage with a large audience. With that opportunity comes a pressure to perform. The WBO champion, nicknamed The Desert Storm, will fight veteran Joel … See all stories on this topic […]
Wrestling Links (10-25-11)
Harper College wrestler was drunk, doesn’t recall break-in: prosecutors Chicago Sun-Times Photo from Facebook A Harper College wrestler, shot and badly wounded after he broke into a police officer’s DuPage County home, told investigators he was drunk and didn’t remember entering the house. Kerin Ramirez, 19, was shot once in the abdomen by … See all stories on this […]
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