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Major League Wrestling's women's division is experiencing explosive growth, adding top talent and selling out shows nationwide. Star wrestler Scarlett Bordeaux says she's having more fun than ever as the roster expands with champions and rising stars.
After injuries ended her Olympic synchronized swimming dreams, Kandi Krush turned setbacks into comebacks through boxing and professional wrestling. Now she's inspiring young fans while rising through the ranks of Women of Wrestling.
Tokyo Joshi Pro Wrestling brought high-flying action and powerful performances to Las Vegas, proving women's wrestling delivers just as hard-hitting entertainment as any other promotion. Despite flashy entrances, these athletes showcased genuine athletic skill and heart-warming sportsmanship.
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South Africa's newest sport is taking off as 239 wrestlers head to Jeffreys Bay for the country's second national beach wrestling championship. The Eastern Province team returns to defend their title and cement the coastal region as the heart of this growing discipline.
Scarlett Bordeaux ditched her high school prom to attend an indie wrestling show with coworkers. That one decision launched her journey to becoming a professional wrestling star.
NCAA wrestler Troy Spratley earned Outstanding Wrestler honors at USA Wrestling's U23 Nationals, crushing seven opponents without allowing a single point. Ten young champions now head to Peru to represent America on the international stage.
Wrestling fans in Vietnam convinced their government to legalize pro wrestling, building the country's first wrestling company from scratch. Their story shows how passion and determination can unite people across cultures through sport.
The internet's favorite World Cup traveler is trading soccer stadiums for wrestling rings this weekend. TNA Wrestling rolled out the red carpet for Freddy at their Slammiversary event in Boston.
Penn State just made history by winning their fifth consecutive NCAA Wrestling Championship, breaking their own team scoring record in the process. The Nittany Lions dominated with four individual champions and a performance so strong they clinched the title before the final matches even started.
A shy 15-year-old from Harlem discovered unstoppable confidence through New York City's first all-girls wrestling club, where an Olympic champion helps young women find strength they never knew they had. The Lucha Wrestling Club is transforming lives in the Bronx, one match at a time.
A vanishingly rare copy of the Declaration of Independence has been discovered in Britain's National Archives, seized by the Royal Navy 250 years ago. The find comes just in time for America's 250th independence anniversary.
Thousands of independent bookstores across all 50 states are throwing parties this Saturday for Independent Bookstore Day. From author meet-and-greets to golden tickets for free audiobooks, local bookshops are celebrating their role as community hubs.
Two-time Olympic champion Helen Maroulis is heading to Yorktown Heights this June to inspire the next generation of wrestlers and support a brand new girls wrestling program. The clinic will help fund both her 2028 Olympic training and equipment for Yorktown's first-ever girls varsity wrestling team.
Penn State's wrestling team just made history by winning their fifth consecutive NCAA championship and shattering the all-time team points record. Four Nittany Lions claimed individual titles in a dominant performance that redefined excellence in college wrestling.
Thousands of Czech citizens took to Prague's streets to defend public broadcasting from government funding cuts that critics say threaten media independence. The grassroots movement shows how citizens are standing up for free press in an era when independent journalism faces mounting pressure.
After nearly 35 years in professional wrestling, Matt Hardy knows what it takes to succeed. His advice to rising talent is simple but powerful: live and breathe the sport every single day.
Former UFC fighter Ben Askren is stepping back onto the wrestling mat just over a year after a double lung transplant nearly took his life. The inspiring comeback matches him against Belal Muhammad on July 18 in Milwaukee.
A pro wrestling storyline between two masked rivals ended in an unforgettable showdown that brought 20,000 fans to their feet. The match showcased how storytelling and athletic performance can create moments of pure joy for audiences worldwide.
Ben Askren will step onto the wrestling mat Saturday, exactly one year after he nearly died from a staph infection that destroyed his lungs. The former UFC fighter lost a third of his bodyweight in a coma and had to relearn how to walk, speak, and eat.
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Long before the Declaration of Independence became a national treasure behind bulletproof glass, it spread across the colonies through newspapers, town readings, and brave printers who made history accessible to everyone. A new book reveals how ordinary Americans first encountered the words that changed everything.
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