Former wrestling champion Tyrell Fortune expresses strong confidence in his wrestling foundation and overall abilities ahead of his second UFC fight against Rizvan Kuniev in Abu Dhabi. He believes a full training camp and his previous short-notice UFC win have prepared him to climb the heavyweight rankings.
Jang Chang-sun, South Korea's first world champion athlete, has died at 83. The former wrestler, who won an Olympic silver and a world championship in 1966, will receive an official funeral from the Korean Sport & Olympic Committee.
Kick streamer Raja Jackson, son of UFC legend Quinton “Rampage” Jackson, has begun a 90-day jail sentence in LA County for attacking professional wrestler Syko Stu during a live Kick broadcast in August 2025. Stu suffered severe injuries but has forgiven Jackson, who also faces two years probation and $81,000 in restitution.
The Delhi High Court closed Vinesh Phogat's petition challenging her exclusion from Asian Games trials as infructuous, as she was allowed to participate. The court directed the Wrestling Federation of India to decide her pending show-cause notice within two weeks, ensuring a personal hearing.
L'attore Tyler Mane, noto per il ruolo di Sabretooth, ha annunciato di avere un raro tumore al seno maschile e ha iniziato la chemioterapia, esortando alla consapevolezza e alla diagnosi precoce.
Delhi High Court allows Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat to participate in Asian Games 2026 selection trials, overturning WFI's ineligibility ruling. The court cited discrimination against female athletes due to motherhood.
The Delhi High Court has ruled that Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat can participate in the Asian Games selection trials, criticizing the Wrestling Federation of India's policy for unfairly excluding athletes returning from maternity leave.
A 17-year-old armwrestler, despite his own injuries, helped classmates escape a collapsed balcony at School No. 13 in Sevastopol. Nine children were injured when the balcony gave way as students jumped on it for a photo.
The 17-year-old suspect in the San Diego mosque shooting, identified as Cain Clark, was a high school wrestler who had been enrolled in an online educational program since 2021. He participated in wrestling from 2024-2025 and had no disciplinary record except for a minor incident in elementary school.
A couple in Guizhou, China, transformed their wedding into a professional wrestling match. The groom, a professional wrestler, and his bride competed in a choreographed showdown, with the losing side agreeing to handle all household chores for life.
Three-time Olympian Vinesh Phogat's attempted comeback in wrestling at the senior open ranking series in Gonda, India, was embroiled in controversy due to the Wrestling Federation of India's (WFI) rules, sparking debate among fellow wrestlers and calls for intervention.
Wrestler Vinesh Phogat was denied entry to a domestic tournament in Gonda, Uttar Pradesh, her planned comeback event. Citing pending disciplinary proceedings and a notice she hadn't responded to, the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) declared her suspended. Phogat, who accused former WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh of sexual harassment, claims this is a conspiracy to force her retirement.
Star wrestler Vinesh Phogat has accused the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) of conspiring to force her out of the sport. Phogat insists she is eligible to return to competitive wrestling, refuting WFI claims about notice periods and rule violations. The WFI, however, maintains she cannot compete until disciplinary proceedings are concluded.
Wrestler Vinesh Phogat has formally responded to the Wrestling Federation of India's notice. She asserts her eligibility to return to competitive wrestling from January 1, 2026. Phogat claims she has official confirmation from the International Testing Agency. She intends to compete in the ongoing Senior Open Ranking Tournament. Phogat denies anti-doping rule violations and allegations regarding selection trials.
Wrestler Vinesh Phogat asserts her eligibility for the National Open Ranking Tournament in Gonda, despite the Wrestling Federation of India's (WFI) stance. WFI claims she must complete disciplinary proceedings and adhere to a mandatory notice period for retired athletes. Phogat argues she informed United World Wrestling of her intent to resume competition, but the federation remains unconvinced.
Star wrestler Vinesh Phogat faces a significant setback as the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) bars her from upcoming events until May 2026. Issued a lengthy show cause notice, she's accused of multiple disciplinary and anti-doping violations, including whereabouts failures and alleged rule breaches during selection trials. This effectively delays her international return.
Wrestler Vinesh Phogat has reportedly met WADA's six-month notice requirement for returning athletes, according to sources. Despite this, her comeback is facing scrutiny over registration issues and a whereabouts failure. Her eligibility for upcoming events, including the Asian Games, remains uncertain due to these controversies and selection policies.
The Wrestling Federation of India announced new eligibility rules for the 2026 Asian Games trials, making Vinesh Phogat ineligible as only recent national and federation medal winners can participate. The returning wrestler is also facing an ITA warning for missing a doping test in December 2025. It counts as her first “whereabouts failure” but is not a doping violation.
The Wrestling Federation of India announced new eligibility rules for the 2026 Asian Games trials, making Vinesh Phogat ineligible as only recent national and federation medal winners can participate. The returning wrestler is also facing an ITA warning for missing a doping test in December 2025. It counts as her first “whereabouts failure” but is not a doping violation.
Wrestler Vinesh Phogat received a formal warning from the International Testing Agency for a missed doping test in December 2025. This marks her first whereabouts failure within a year. Despite her explanation citing legislative duties and personal commitments, the ITA deemed it insufficient. The warning won't impact her upcoming Gonda tournament return.
Wrestler Vinesh Phogat revealed she is one of six women accusing former WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh of sexual harassment. Her statement comes before her return to competition at a tournament held in Singh's stronghold, raising concerns about fairness and safety.
Wrestler Vinesh Phogat has publicly identified herself as one of the six victims in the sexual harassment case against former WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh. She has raised concerns over fairness and safety at an upcoming tournament in Gonda.
Vinesh Phogat has revealed she is one of the six women wrestlers who filed sexual harassment complaints against former WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh. The case remains in court with ongoing testimonies. She cited concerns about fair competition at an upcoming tournament in Gonda, Uttar Pradesh, being held at a private college owned by Singh, saying the Indian government would be responsible if anything happens to her. The 31-year-old, who won the Haryana assembly election from Julana on a Congress ticket in October 2024, hasn't competed since being disqualified from the 2024 Paris Olympics for being overweight.
Four Welsh grandmothers, friends for over 40 years, formed an unlikely friendship with professional wrestler DeReiss Gordon after a seating mix-up on a flight to Las Vegas. The women—Lynn Crawford (71), Susie Matthews (73), Rose Sulley (74), and Christine Goodwin (80)—were traveling to scatter Rose's late husband Pete's ashes at the MGM Hotel. After initial tension, they struck up conversation with the wrestler heading to WrestleMania week. The group attended the event, sent him a backstage message, and later reunited with him. Plans are now underway for a reunion at a London wrestling show.
