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June 8, 2026

College Wrestling

Ten biggest transfer portal additions in NCAA DI wrestling

The transfer portal has reshuffled the NCAA Division I wrestling landscape heading into 2026-27, with NCAA champions, All-Americans, and multi-time qualifiers finding new homes across the country. No program cashed in more than Nebraska, which landed 2025 national champion Vincent Robinson and two-time All-American Anthony Echemendia.

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May 26, 2026

High School Wrestling

MatBoss announces eight 2026 Manager Scholarship recipients

Eight wrestling managers. Twenty-six states. One scholarship that's been recognizing behind-the-scenes dedication since 2018. MatBoss is proud to announce the recipients of the 2026 Manager Scholarship — eight high school and college managers whose service to the sport, academic achievement, and community involvement set them apart from a pool of 108 applicants.

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May 11, 2026

College Wrestling

Why college wrestling coaches are recruiting JUCO wrestlers

From junior college mats to Division II national titles, JUCO wrestlers are proving they belong at every level of college wrestling. Three coaches — Nebraska Kearney's Dalton Jensen, Life University's Omi Acosta, and Northeastern State's Terry Pack — break down why recruiting junior college wrestlers isn't just a viable strategy. For the right program, it's a winning one.

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April 26, 2026

Women's Wrestling

April 12, 2026

MMA, UFC

Gable Steveson Signs with UFC: A Look at His MMA Career and What's Next

This past Saturday (April 11), the UFC announced the signing of Olympic champion Gable Steveson during the UFC 327 broadcast. While the announcement made headlines across the MMA and wrestling communities, it was one that many fans had seen coming ever since Steveson launched his MMA career in 2025. For most observers, it was never a question of if the 25-year-old would fight in the UFC — only when.

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March 30, 2026

College Wrestling

Most Dominant Wrestlers at Every 2026 College Wrestling National Championship

With the NCAA, NAIA, and NJCAA national championship events in the books, let's break down the most dominant individual performance at each of the eight national wrestling championships held in March 2026. From technical fall machines to pin artists, these wrestlers didn't just win — they made a statement.

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March 16, 2026

College Wrestling

Most intriguing first-round matchup in every weight class at NCAAs

The 2026 Division I Wrestling Championships take place Thursday through Saturday at Rocket Arena in Cleveland, Ohio. Every year there are opening-round surprises at college wrestling's premier national championship event. This year there are several intriguing first-round matchups.

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February 17, 2026

Women's Wrestling

Best potential matchup in every weight class at NCAA women's wrestling regionals

Six regional tournaments for NCAA women's wrestling take place this weekend. The top three finishers in each weight class will qualify for the inaugural NCAA Women's Wrestling Championships, set for March 6-7 at Xtream Arena in Coralville, Iowa.

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February 3, 2026

College Wrestling

Most likely true freshman national champion in every division of college wrestling

Now more than ever, elite-level true freshmen are arriving on college campuses ready to compete for All-America honors and national titles immediately. Here is a look at the most likely true freshman national champion in every division of college wrestling.

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