Golden Gate Xpress

Touring in Thailand; a wrestler’s story

December 16, 2019

Fifth times the charm for Ferguson v Nurmagomedov

October 29, 2019

After Khabib "The Eagle" Nurmagomedov submitted Dustin Poirier in the third round at the Ultimate Fight Championship 242 main event, Tony “El CuCuy” Ferguson, the number one lightweight contender, called out Nurmagomedov...

Masvidal no match for Diaz in upcoming welterweight match

Alonso Frias, Staff reporter

October 29, 2019

Global superstar and boxing cash cow Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez will move up two weight divisions on Nov. 2, to challenge Light Heavyweight Champion Sergey Kovalev in Vegas. That same day at Madison Square Garden, Jorge Masvidal ...

Wrestling season is upon us

Jimmy DeRogatis

October 15, 2019

Many of SF State’s great wrestlers that have walked through the school’s wrestling program gathered at an alumni wrestling ceremony including some canvas combat between the current 2019 Gators wrestling team. The wrestling tea...

Grit fuels wrestlers to consecutive wins at conference

January 29, 2019

Nathan Cervantez, who is a member of the SF State wrestling team and a business major at SF State gets ready for practice with his teammates on Thursday November 8, 2018. Cervantes is ranked No. 5 in NCAA Division II and finished second at NCAA Division II Super Regionals. (LINDSEY MOORE/Golden Gate Xpress)

Embracing the grind

November 15, 2018

Gators test themselves in a purple and gold scrimmage

October 31, 2018

Wrestling coach balances graduate degree with Olympic hopes

April 11, 2018

Orry Elor trains with a teammate at SF State on Thursday, March. 1, 2018. (Oscar Rendon/Golden Gate Xpress)

Welch provides the juice

March 15, 2018

Started from the mat, now we’re here

Gabriel Agurcia

February 21, 2018

What a difference a few months can make. After being unsure of the state of their wrestling team coming into 2018, SF State wrestlers are capitalizing on a revitalized program. “Starting the season we were all scared, like...

Chandler Michael of Southern Oregon University wrestles with SF State's Nick Valadez at the 41st Annual California Collegiate Open wrestling tournament at SF State on Saturday, Jan. 27, 2018. (Joseph Vangdness/Golden Gate Xpress)

A pair of Gators finish first in 41st Annual California Collegiate Open

January 29, 2018

Members of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes share hands as Zac Neumann (far right) recites a grace in San Francisco on Oct. 17, 2017. (Mitchell Mylius/Goldent Gate Xpress)

Faith unites the Fellowship of Christian Athletes

November 15, 2017