Wrestling

Pro Wrestling: 3 Decades After the Andy Kaufman/Jerry Lawler Late-Night Incident
Bleacher Report
I've been asked before what I believe is my favorite and most intriguing wrestling storyline ever. It doesn't include Shawn Michaels or Bret Hart. It doesn't have Stone Cold Steve Austin or The McMahon family, either. At the time that it was done, three decades ...
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Wrestler picks up Michelle Obama
Politico (blog)
U.S. wrestler Elena Pirozhkova didn't just want a handshake or hug from Michelle Obama on Friday. She wanted to pick her up. And Pirozhkova did just that – lifting up the first lady during her visit to the U.S. Olympic team's training center in London.
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Wrestler 'The Great Khali' undergoes gland surgery
Boston.com
PITTSBURGH— World Wrestling Entertainment star The Great Khali has undergone surgery to remove a pituitary gland tumor that's the cause of his formidable size. Doctors at UPMC Presbyterian in Pittsburgh removed the tumor Wednesday. Hospital...
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Olympic Freestyle Wrestling Preview: Iran Looks for Golds in London
Yahoo! Sports
Iran sent its first team to compete at the Summer Olympics in 1948. The country is often conspicuous in its absence from many individual and team events, particularly for women. However, Iran generally does very well in two sports: weightlifting and wrestling.
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U.S. wrestler Elena Pirozhkova gives First Lady a lift before start of Olympics
Examiner.com
The First Lady was meeting athletes at Team USA's training facility at the University of East London's Docklands campus when Pirozhkova -- who will be wrestling at 63 kg/138.75 pounds -- provided the one-of-a-kind greeting. The moment was captured for all ...
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Northampton wrestling clinic set for Aug. 13-14
Delmarva Daily Times
EASTVILLE -- The Northampton Wrestling Club will be holding its second annual wrestling clinic on Aug. 13-14. The clinic is open to all wrestlers (Accomack schools included) though previouswrestling experience with a good grasp of the basics is preferred.
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Wrestler assistingin fight vs. autism
Cherry Hill Courier Post
A big part of Mele's outreach effort involves working in concert with Jeff Sitler, who has been running awrestling tournament in Ohio aimed at raising funds to battle autism. With Sitler's help, Mele set up a Facebook page where people could donate money, ...
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Olympic Primer: How to Watch Wrestling
NBC Chicago
Not to be confused with the chair-throwing and costume-wearing of professional wrestling, which became famous in 1950s, freestyle and Greco-Roman wrestling is recognized as one of the oldest sports in the world. It was even mentioned in Homer's "Iliad," ...
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