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The Allen County War Memorial Coliseum welcomes the return of USA Wrestling’s Kids Folkstyle Nationals, which is set for January 24-25 in Fort Wayne, Indiana. The Kids Folkstyle Nationals is the first leg of USA Wrestling’s prestigious Triple Crown Awa...

Social media stars and freestyle threats Bo Bassett and Cayden Henschel meet at RAF 05 in a high-paced featherweight clash. Will Bassett continue his dominant streak or can Henschel disrupt the internet’s most dangerous wrestler? Watch live on FOX Nation, January 10.

PEMBROKE – No. 24 UNC Pembroke won nine of ten matches en route to a 45-3 victory over Allen in Conference Carolinas dual action Monday afternoon on Lumbee Guaranty Bank Court.

The King University men's wrestling team opened the new year in dominant fashion on Monday, rolling to a decisive 54–0 victory over Emory & Henry inside the Student Center Complex. The Tornado controlled the dual from start to finish, earning six pins and taking advantage of three forfeits to complete the shutout.

The Albright men's wrestling team returned to the mat for the first time since December 19 against Eastern. Albright picked up their seventh win a row in a 35-17 victory over Eastern.

Williamsburg, KY – The 13th-ranked University of the Cumberlands Men's Wrestling team opened their home conference slate with authority Monday evening, defeating (RV) Georgetown College 39-10 inside the UC Volleyball Gym. The Patriots won eight of ten contested bouts, earning five bonus-point wins — including three falls and two major decisions — to improve to 2-0 in Mid-South Conference action.

After a week (plus) that included three large tournaments, it’s time for our yearly referendum on medical forfeits/load management, and other related issues. These have already been topics on social media over the past few days, and I only see that increasing this week. In the past, a lot of the ...

The world's finest collection of noteworthy happenings from the 8th week of the 2025-26 NCAA D1 wrestling season.

Over the last five years, five Southern Scuffle champions have gone on to win at least one NCAA title while 18 additional winners have earned All-American honors. Here’s what you need to know about this year’s victors.

WATERLOO, Iowa — The National Wrestling Hall of Fame Dan Gable Museum has announced its Glen Brand Wrestling Hall of Fame of Iowa Class of 2026 which features three NCAA champions, 18 individual state championship titles, multiple collegiate and freestyle national champions and All-Americans, a coach who won 13 national titles, one of the most dominant high school teams in Iowa state wrestling history with six individual state champions, and three major contributors to the sport of wrestling.

WICHITA, Kansas – Central Oklahoma sent 15 backups to the Jet Open Sunday and overwhelmed the field with five champions and seven

For Immediate Release Monday, January 5, 2026 NSIC Media Relations BURNSVILLE, Minn. The Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference (NSIC) and Midco Sports have expanded their partnership by providing fans with a direct-to-consumer digital network experience. The NSIC Network will be powered by Midco Sports Plus and will serve as the centralized home for NSIC digital content, offering exclusive live and on-demand streaming coverage of all 16 member institutions beginning in the fall of 2026. Through a monthly subscription, NSIC Network broadcasts on Midco Sports Plus will include all home regular-season conference and non-conference contests for the sports of football, volleyball, women’s soccer, men’s and women’s basketball, wrestling, softball, and baseball. Production for NSIC Network broadcasts will be the responsibility of the home institution. Other streamed events will be featured on the network in front of the paywall. NSIC championships will also be streamed on the NSIC Network. “We are thrilled to announce this partnership with Midco Sports Plus, which is built on a long-standing relationship rooted in trust and a shared commitment to telling the stories of our 16 member institutions and the student-athletes they serve,” said NSIC Commissioner Erin Lind. “Midco will walk alongside our member institutions in the digital space to create a comprehensive streaming platform for NSIC content that connects our loyal supporters and fans across the region, the nation, and around the world.” The NSIC Network powered by Midco Sports Plus will be available through mobile and tablet apps (iOS and Android), connected TV device apps (Apple TV, Fire TV, and Roku), and a browser-based web platform. “This is an exciting new opportunity for the NSIC. Our 16 institutions will be working with a familiar partner in Midco Sports,” said Wayne State College President Dr. Marysz Rames. “The expertise that Midco Sports brings to this relationship will be invaluable as we make the transition into this digital space. I look forward to working with Midco Sports and am confident that the partnership will create an excellent experience for our students, families, donors, friends, and campus community.” “Midco has been an outstanding partner, delivering consistent quality, reliability, and exceptional customer service,” said Minnesota State University, Mankato Director of Athletics Kevin Buisman. “Our experiences with Midco through the CCHA men’s hockey and the NSIC Basketball Tournament have been overwhelmingly positive. Their professional and collaborative approach elevates the fan experience and enhances the visibility of our programs. Midco has proven to be more than a vendor, but a true partner.” “We are excited to welcome the NSIC and its member schools to their new streaming home on Midco Sports Plus,” said Jeannie Thurston, Senior VP of Marketing and Sports at Midco. “Our partnership with the NSIC has always been focused on supporting communities and showcasing the exceptional student athletes who represent them. From our extensive coverage of the men's and women's basketball tournaments to this expanded streaming commitment, we are proud to elevate collegiate sports, fostering pride and bringing families, alumni and fans closer to the teams they love. We look forward to strengthening this relationship and celebrating the NSIC together with our Midco Sports and Midco Sports Plus fans.” About the NSIC The NSIC is a 16-team, 18-sport, NCAA Division II conference with institutions located in Minnesota, Nebraska, North Dakota, and South Dakota. The NSIC is a model Division II conference that uses high-level athletics competition to develop champions in the classroom and community while empowering student-athletes to be impactful and positive leaders. Formed in 1992 by the merger of the Northern Intercollegiate Conference (men’s league) and the Northern Sun Conference (women’s league), the NSIC has flourished over the past quarter century, maturing into a union of Upper Midwest colleges and universities. The NSIC has won 27 team national championships and crowned 122 individual national champions. For additional information, visit NorthernSun.org. About Midco Sports Midco Sports is the go-to destination for sports enthusiasts across the nation. We lead the way in covering collegiate sports from football to basketball, hockey to soccer, and everything in between. We've got you covered with live and on-demand content that brings the game to life. Whether cheering for the local team or following college rivalries, Midco Sports is your ticket to sports excitement. Visit MidcoSports.com or download the Midco Sports Plus app from Google Play or the App Store and start watching today.  #NSICNetwork

SPRINGFIELD, Mass (January 5, 2026). — Western New England University Women's Wrestling has announced the hiring of Waverly KaneLong as an assistant coach, Head Coach Tyler Keane announced.

Check out a list of all the nationally ranked wrestlers who will be headed to this year's Doc Buchanan Invitational.

Here are the top teams from the first month and a half of the local high school wrestling season.

Here are the six most impressive female wrestlers around the Rochester area so far this season.

Known as the "Big Kahuna", Mike Schuld was one of the colorful characters in the South Jersey wrestling community.

NCAA champ Stephen Buchanan makes his RAF debut against Pat Downey in a pivotal light heavyweight showdown at RAF 05. Downey needs redemption. Buchanan wants a statement. Watch it live January 10 on FOX Nation.

India's premier franchise-based league is back after a seven-year hiatus, with its 5th season starting on January 15th.

WEST LIBERTY, W.Va. — West Liberty University sophomore Gabe Blissenbach has been named the Mountain East Conference Co-Wrestler of the Week, presented by The Health Plan, following a dominant performance at the Fairmont State Open.

Wheeling, W. Va. - After taking a break for the Christmas season, the Wheeling University Wrestling team kicked off 2026 at the Fairmont State Open. In total, six Cardinals placed across six different weight classes, and the team was recognized on the weekly Mountain East Conference (MEC) Player of the Week awards, presented by The Healthplan. Freshman Jack Dinwiddie was named Co-MEC Wrestler of the week, after earning the 141-pound championship at the event.

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. - Augustana wrestler Payton Handevidt was named the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference Wrestler of the Week, announced by the conference office on Monday afternoon. It is the first nod for Handevidt in his career.

TRAFFORD, Pa. (Jan. 5) – Junior men's wrestler Jessie Orbin (Houston, Pa. / Chartiers-Houston) rolled to his first individual title of the 2025-26 season at Saturday's Jeff Breese Invitational, which was hosted by Washington & Jefferson.

TRAFFORD, Pa. – Washington & Jefferson College men's wrestling freshman De'Mier Hamilton (Canton, Ohio/McKinley) has been selected as the first Presidents' Athletic Conference Men's Wrestling Newcomer of the Week in the year 2026, as announced by the conference on Monday (Jan. 5).

FOREST, Va. – The Roanoke College wrestling team swept the Old Dominion Athletic Conference (ODAC) weekly awards Monday, with Taylor Smith earning Light Weight Wrestler of the week accolades and Lorenzo Pellot-Vazquez taking home Heavier Weight Wrestler of the Week honors.

ROCHESTER, N.Y. - RIT first year wrestler Jackson Rush was named the SUNYAC Rookie of the Week announced by the league on Monday January 5.

Case Western Reserve University senior Art Martinez was named the University Athletic Association Athlete of the Week for the third time in the 2025-26 season, the conference announced on Monday.

Springfield, Mass. – January 5, 2026 – Springfield College senior Ryan Kozdra (Mahwah, N.J.) has been named as the New England Wrestling Association's (NEWA) Wrestler of the Week following his performance at the Scott Viera Open.