For the Fresno High wrestling program, it's like winning the lottery. Steven Abas, a silver medalist in the 2004 Olympics and a three-time NCAA champion at Fresno State, is the Warriors' new wrestling coach. Abas, a member of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame, is considered one of the greatest...
Clovis Native Giles Reinventing Baseball Business With the A's
As the Oakland A’s head into the final weekend of the regular season, they know they’ll face the New York Yankees next Wednesday (Oct. 3) in the AL Wild Card game. They just don’t know where. Chris Giles, naturally, would like for the game to be played in Oakland. The...
Hardcore Wrestling: It All Started with ECW 25 Years Ago
Twenty-five years ago, a wrestling revolution started on a regional sports cable station. “Eastern Championship Wrestling” debuted on SportsChannel Philadelphia on April 6, 1993. The flagship one-hour show for a fledgling promotion eventually influenced and changed the way fans watched wrestling. ECW eventually became Extreme Championship Wrestling, ushering in an...
Pro Wrestling's Most Iconic Moment Happened in Fresno 20 Years Ago. And It Featured Mike Tyson
The fate of the WWE turned in one moment, 20 years ago this Friday (Jan. 19) in the middle of a Fresno ring. “Stone Cold” Steve Austin confronted “Iron” Mike Tyson in an iconic moment on the iconic wrestling TV show “Monday Night Raw.” The result skyrocketed Austin to the...
Pro Wrestling's Most Iconic Moment Happened in Fresno 20 Years Ago. And It Featured Mike Tyson
The fate of the WWE turned in one moment, 20 years ago this Friday (Jan. 19) in the middle of a Fresno ring. “Stone Cold” Steve Austin confronted “Iron” Mike Tyson in an iconic moment on the iconic wrestling TV show “Monday Night Raw.” The result skyrocketed Austin to the...
Linda McMahon on WWE Life
While Linda McMahon is now part of President Donald Trump's cabinet, she cannot divorce herself from her time as the head of WWE. While she may be best known for her time in front of the camera, involving herself in storylines using revolving around her husband, Vince “Mr.” McMahon, she also...
Linda McMahon on WWE Life
While Linda McMahon is now part of President Donald Trump's cabinet, she cannot divorce herself from her time as the head of WWE. While she may be best known for her time in front of the camera, involving herself in storylines using revolving around her husband, Vince “Mr.” McMahon, she also...