Wrestling
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UW-Oshkosh starts its first-ever women’s wrestling program as sport grows across Wisconsin
Over 150 high schools in Wisconsin now offer girl’s wrestling. Colleges in the state are stepping up to meet the demand.
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Wisconsin athletes to watch in 2024 Olympics in Paris
A Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reporter takes us through the top names with Wisconsin connections in this year’s summer Olympics
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High school girls volleyball expands to 5 divisions, underscoring popularity in Wisconsin
Stephanie Hauser, executive director of the WIAA, recently appeared on WPR’s “The Morning Show” to discuss new rules for high school volleyball tournaments.
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‘That’s a sticky issue’: Head of Panthers athletics promotes examining diversity in college sports
When Amanda Braun became the director of athletics at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee in 2013, women represented about 1 in every 5 athletic directors in college sports. Today, a decade […]
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WIAA Announces Inaugural Girls Wrestling Tournament In 2022
The Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association will hold its inaugural girls state wrestling tournament in La Crosse on Jan. 29, 2022, the organization announced this week. There are already some Wisconsin […]
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New Legislation Could Protect Wisconsin Referees
Aggressive parents, coaches and fans can make things tough on youth and amateur sports referees. State Rep. Don Vruwink, D-Milton, has experienced that firsthand. He’s been officiating since the 1970s. […]
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Women Wrestlers At Pioneering UW-Stevens Point Program Are Part Of Sport’s Explosive Growth
Jessika Rottier started wrestling when she was 4 years old. She wanted to be like her big brother, she said. Rottier is from Pulaski, and she started competing in youth […]
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WisContext: When Present, Athletic Trainers Can Improve Concussion Outcomes For Student-Athletes
Fears about the danger of concussions have prompted rule changes for football played on fields from Lambeau to local high schools. As the long-term effects of this type of brain […]
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Stevens Point Greco-Roman Wrestler Amped Up For Rio Olympics
Greco-Roman wrestler Ben Provisor is competing in his second consecutive Olympic Games this summer. The Stevens Point native is the national champion at 187 pounds and secured a spot to […]