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Hulk Hogan's Real American Freestyle adds prominent execs

Since its April 30 launch, the Real American Freestyle wrestling league has made quite a few splashes. The league was founded by former WCW and WWE personalities Hulk Hogan and Eric Bischoff. Hogan serves as commissioner, and Bischoff is the chief media officer, alongside wrestling coach Israel Martinez and Chad Bronstein, co-founder of Hogan’s Real […]

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Hulk Hogan's Real American Freestyle adds prominent execs

Since its April 30 launch, the Real American Freestyle wrestling league has made quite a few splashes.

The league was founded by former WCW and WWE personalities Hulk Hogan and Eric Bischoff. Hogan serves as commissioner, and Bischoff is the chief media officer, alongside wrestling coach Israel Martinez and Chad Bronstein, co-founder of Hogan’s Real American Beer company

On the talent side, they’ve attracted several Olympic medalists and other top wrestlers. And they’ve now added two prominent executives, Brandon Wimbush and Willie Saylor. While Wimbush is new to freestyle wrestling, he’s no stranger to sports. He played quarterback at Notre Dame from 2014 to 2018 before finishing his college career at UCF.

More importantly, Wimbush co-founded the MOGL marketplace in 2020, which connects student-athletes with businesses for name, image, and likeness (NIL) opportunities. His work there earned him a spot on Forbes’ 30 Under 30 list this year. He’s also served as vice president of strategic partnerships for track startup Duael.

Wimbush will now be Real American Freestyle’s chief of staff. According to the league’s announcement, he will “oversee operations, create processes, kickstart departments, and work across all levels of the brand.” He’ll also continue advising MOGL strategically.

Meanwhile, prominent freestyle wrestling media member Saylor joins Real American Freestyle as its vice president of talent development. That portfolio will also have him overseeing branding and media.

Saylor’s past work includes time at The Open Mat and FloWrestling before he co-founded MatScouts in 2019. He earned national recognition in that field from the National Wrestling Media Association in 2012 and WIN in 2016, and drew some further buzz last August when he and FloWrestling’s Jon Kozak tied for the most correct Olympic wrestling predictions (eight in an 18-event field) from a group of 21 wrestling media members.

Here’s what the league said about their new executives.

“Real American Freestyle is thrilled to welcome Brandon and Willie to the team,” said Real American Freestyle co-founder Chad Bronstein. “Brandon is a successful and driven entrepreneur in his own right, and a supremely talented athlete. Willie understands the wrestling space from an intimate lens and will continue to be a critical voice in the development of our brand. We couldn’t think of a better fit for these roles and look forward to witnessing their successes at the company.”

“The amalgamation of entrepreneurship and athleticism really resonated with me when I first learned about the position,” said Brandon Wimbush, Real American Freestyle’s new Chief of Staff. “I’m excited to join the likes of Hulk, Eric, Izzy, and Chad, as we work to establish the brand and help these incredible athletes in their careers.”

“I have a deep respect for what Real American Freestyle and its team are trying to do in terms of changing the game,” said Willie Saylor, Real American Freestyle’s new Vice President of Talent Development. “It’s an honor for me as a lover of the sport and true supporter of these athletes to take part in the innovation this company continues to achieve.”

It’s notable to see Real American Freestyle filling out its executive ranks with two figures who have backgrounds in athletics and sponsorship. The company has made significant waves since its launch a month ago, signing eight wrestlers (including four Olympic medalists) and announcing its first event, set for Aug. 30 in Cleveland.

However, sponsorship deals —both for the company and its individual talents — as well as potentially broadcasting or other media agreements, will be key to this actually working. And they’ve now added two figures who may be quite helpful in that regard. We’ll see if they can tap into what looks to be a growing environment for freestyle wrestling.

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Moore, Wilson, Steinforth Repeat as Academic All-Americans – University of Nebraska

Three Nebraska men’s track and field student-athletes repeated as Academic All-Americans, College Sports Communicators announced on Wednesday.  Micaylon Moore and Tyus Wilson were named to the Academic All-America First Team, while Till Steinforth was selected to the Academic All-America Second Team. The Husker men’s three selections brings their all-time total to 45 Academic All-Americans.  Wilson […]

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Three Nebraska men’s track and field student-athletes repeated as Academic All-Americans, College Sports Communicators announced on Wednesday. 

Micaylon Moore and Tyus Wilson were named to the Academic All-America First Team, while Till Steinforth was selected to the Academic All-America Second Team. The Husker men’s three selections brings their all-time total to 45 Academic All-Americans. 

Wilson earned his second straight All-America First Team accolade. He holds a 3.96 GPA majoring in elementary education. Moore earned first-team honors after being named to the second team last year. Moore graduated with a 3.86 GPA majoring in biological sciences and is currently an early childhood and family policy graduate program student with a 4.0 GPA. Steinforth, who was a first-team honoree in both 2023 and 2024, earned second-team honors this year with a 3.86 GPA majoring in architectural studies. He is the first Husker men’s track and field athlete to be a three-time Academic All-American since Kevin Cahoy (2019-21). 

Wilson finished his Husker career as a five-time All-American, capping it off with the NCAA indoor high jump national title with a personal-best 7-5 3/4 (2.28m). Wilson was a four-time Big Ten high jump champion and was the Big Ten Field Athlete of the Year and of the Big Ten Championships during the indoor season, and he was the Midwest Region Field Athlete of the Year as well. 

Moore was the NCAA silver medalist in the triple jump at the 2025 NCAA Indoor Championships with a personal-best mark of 54-2 1/2 (16.52m), earning his second straight All-America honor. He was also the Big Ten runner-up. 

Steinforth is a four-time All-American and two-time Big Ten champion, and he holds the school record in both the heptathlon and decathlon. He redshirted during the 2025 indoor season before withdrawing from the NCAA Outdoor Championships decathlon with an injury. 



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Dawson County Lady Tigers – BLITZ

SUBSCRIBE FOR ACCESS TO BLITZ EXCLUSIVE CONTENT ($5.99/month)Submitting form It’s been three straight seasons for Dawson with playoff appearances and over 15 wins. After a Sweet 16 run, Audrey Goode is looking for her team to be strong yet again with so many returning players. PRESEASON INFO 2024 Record: 15-23; State Sweet 16Head Coach: Audrey […]

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It’s been three straight seasons for Dawson with playoff appearances and over 15 wins. After a Sweet 16 run, Audrey Goode is looking for her team to be strong yet again with so many returning players.

PRESEASON INFO

2024 Record: 15-23; State Sweet 16
Head Coach: Audrey Goode (3rd Season)
Returning Starters: 5
Eight total varsity players are back, including five starters and four new to the varsity level.
Key Departures: Reese Herring
Key Players: Aspen Rooke, Hope Selzer
Strengths: Experience and talent/depth

“As the new season kicks off, the team is poised for success thanks to the return of several experienced players who bring a wealth of skill and leadership,” says coach Audrey Goode. “With their consistent performance and deep understanding of the game, our veterans are set to make a significant impact both on the court and in the locker room. Their experience, combined with fresh talent, promises an exciting and competitive season ahead. We can’t wait to see what they do one the court.”



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Edlund earns CSC Academic All-America honors

AUSTIN, Texas – Oskar Edlund was named to the College Sports Communicators (CSC) Academic All-America team Wednesday afternoon, the organization announced. Edlund was named to the Third Team. The full list of honorees can be found HERE. Edlund finished second at the Big 12 outdoor meet in the 400m hurdles before wrapping up his season […]

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AUSTIN, Texas – Oskar Edlund was named to the College Sports Communicators (CSC) Academic All-America team Wednesday afternoon, the organization announced. Edlund was named to the Third Team.

The full list of honorees can be found HERE.

Edlund finished second at the Big 12 outdoor meet in the 400m hurdles before wrapping up his season in fourth place at the NCAA Championships – his second-straight First Team All-America honor in the event.

The Sweden native capped off the semester with a 3.60 GPA in Finance.



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Granger hosts youth volleyball camp

(Above) Granger High School volleyball coaches led serving drills during the district’s annual summer youth volleyball camp. (Left) Granger ISD recently hosted its annual summer youth volleyball camp, where Granger High School coaches led sessions focused on foundational skills, including spike, passing and hitting drills. . Photos courtesy of Granger ISD Link 0

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(Above) Granger High School volleyball coaches led serving drills during the district’s annual summer youth volleyball camp. (Left) Granger ISD recently hosted its annual summer youth volleyball camp, where Granger High School coaches led sessions focused on foundational skills, including spike, passing and hitting drills. . Photos courtesy of Granger ISD



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Huskers Sign Head Coaches to New Deals – University of Nebraska

Nebraska Athletics has finalized new contracts with head coaches of four programs coming off highly successful seasons. Director of Athletics Troy Dannen announced today that softball head coach Rhonda Revelle, head track and field coach Justin St. Clair, women’s bowling head coach Paul Klempa and men’s gymnastics head coach Chuck Chmelka have all signed their new […]

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Nebraska Athletics has finalized new contracts with head coaches of four programs coming off highly successful seasons. Director of Athletics Troy Dannen announced today that softball head coach Rhonda Revelle, head track and field coach Justin St. Clair, women’s bowling head coach Paul Klempa and men’s gymnastics head coach Chuck Chmelka have all signed their new deals.

The new contracts for Revelle and St. Clair will both run through June 30, 2030, Klempa’s deal extends through April 30, 2029, and Chmelka’s new contracts is through April 30, 2028.

“We are proud at Nebraska that we just finished our most successful all-sports athletic season in 15 years,” Dannen said. “That is not possible without great leadership. We are blessed with outstanding head coaches who not only win at a high level, but who also value the experience their student-athletes have during their time at Nebraska. When you have coaches with that type of character, you keep them, and we are proud that Rhonda, Justin, Paul and Chuck will all be Huskers well into the future.”

Revelle guided the Huskers to a Super Regional appearance in 2025, and she is the winningest coach in any sport in Nebraska history guiding her teams to 1,170 victories. Revelle is entering her 34th year at her alma mater and has been a part of 37 of Nebraska’s 50 seasons of softball. Revelle has led Nebraska to three Women’s College World Series appearances and entering the 2026 season she owns the third-most wins of any active Division I head coach.

St. Clair just completed his third season as the Huskers’ track and field coach, and he has guided Husker men to a pair of Big Ten outdoor titles (2023, 2024). Overall, St. Clair’s men’s and women’s teams have combined for six top-three finishes at the Big Ten meets over the past three years, while posting five finishes among the nation’s top 12 at the NCAA Championships.

Klempa concluded his sixth season as the Huskers’ head coach in 2025 and has kept the women’s bowling program among the best in the nation. His 2025 team placed third at the NCAA Championships. He led the Huskers to the 2021 NCAA Championship, and three of his teams have finished third or better nationally.

Chmelka has led the Nebraska men’s gymnastics program since 2010 and has been on the coaching staff since 1986. Chmelka has led Nebraska to top-five finishes at the NCAA Championships in each of the past seven national meets, including a fourth-place finish in 2025. His teams have also finished in the top three at each of the last five Big Ten Championships.

Nebraska placed 21st in the 2024-25 Division I Learfield Director’s Cup standings, marking its best finish since a 17-place showing in 2010. It is Nebraska’s second straight top-25 finish in the Director’s Cup.



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Andrew Nolan Garners CSC Academic All-America Honors

EAST LANSING, Mich. – Michigan State track & field athlete  Andrew Nolan was named College Sports Communicators first-team Academic All-American on Wednesday.  This is the second-straight season that the Spartan men have had a first-team All-American following Olympian Heath Baldwin, who earned a first-team nod in 2024. He was the first Spartan man to capture […]

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EAST LANSING, Mich. – Michigan State track & field athlete  Andrew Nolan was named College Sports Communicators first-team Academic All-American on Wednesday. 

This is the second-straight season that the Spartan men have had a first-team All-American following Olympian Heath Baldwin, who earned a first-team nod in 2024. He was the first Spartan man to capture first-team honors.

Four Spartans earned CSC All-District honors in Nolan and Tyler Pritchett on the men’s side and Kate Stewart-Barnett and Valadian Pallett on the women’s side.

Nolan was named all-district for the second-straight year. Last season, he became one of six Spartan men to ever be named CSC Academic All-America, when he was named to the second team.

On the track, Nolan broke the school record in the 3000m steeplechase in the NCAA First Round with a time of 8:37.83. He also captured All-American honors in the steeplechase at the NCAA Championships. 

During the cross country season, he earned All-Big Ten honors, finishing eighth with a time of 22:59.3. Nolan ended the cross country season at the NCAA Championships with All-Region honors at the Great Lakes Regional finishing 23rd with a personal-best time of 29:45.7 in the 10k.



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