Americans Split On College Admissions Fairness: Poll

    As a sweeping bribery scandal reignites debate over college admissions, a pair of polls reveal that many Americans think the nation’s universities place too much emphasis on factors such as wealth, family ties and athletic ability. The surveys, conducted by The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research and the Higher Education Analytics Center at…

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      On this day in pro wrestling history (9/1): Ric Flair vs. Lex Luger time limit draw, Pat Patterson awarded WWF I-C title

      By Brian Hoops, WrestlingObserver.com 1868 – Homer Lane defeated James H. McLaughlin for the American Collar-and-Elbow Title in Utica, New York. 1923 – Clarence Weber defeated Billy Meeske in Melbourne, Australia to win the Australian Heavyweight Title 1941 – Wild Red Berry defeated Danny McShain for the World Light Heavyweight Title in Hollywood, California 1946 – George Becker…

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        Records fly at Challenge Wanaka 2017

        Competing on home turf Kiwi pro Dougal Allan won Challenge Wanaka at the weekend in a new course record of 8:26:38, beating Richard Ussher’s 2010 time by nearly nine minutes. Advertisement Up-and-coming New Zealander, Mike Phillips led out of the water in 50:21, neck and neck with veteran Kiwi, Bryan Rhodes. Simon Cochrane (NZL), Luke…

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          GB’s Matt Sharp takes maiden World Cup win

          One hundred and 26 athletes lined up for the final stop on the 2015 ITU World Cup circuit on Saturday for one last chance of a podium finish and final opportunity to add Olympic qualification points to their 2015 tally. Advertisement It was a fitting end to a stunning season of ITU World Cup racing…

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            WWE announces top items for pre-WM32 Raw

            > PWTorch editor Wade Keller presents a special Thursday Flagship edition of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast featuring a WrestleMania 36 Preview with ex-WWE Creative Team member and professional stand-up comedian Matt McCarthy. (Search “wade keller” to subscribe in podcast app or CLICK HERE to subscribe in Apple Podcasts.) During Monday’s Raw, WWE ran…

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            MEPs back tougher tobacco rules

            Click:best place to sell gold Auckland MEPs back tougher tobacco rules Vote in favour of visual warnings on packs E-cigarettes would be treated as tobacco European Voice By Dave Keating 10/9/13, 10:00 PM CET Updated 5/21/14, 11:37 AM CET Members of the European Parliament have voted to back stricter rules on the marketing and labelling…

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