North Korea revives ‘axis of evil’ ties with Iran as denuclearisation talks falter

The arrival of North Korea’s foreign minister in Tehran just hours after Donald Trump had reinstated sanctions against Iran was “no coincidence”, analysts believe, and is designed to send the message that Pyongyang is reinforcing its alliances as denuclearisation talks with the US stall.

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Ri Yong-ho held talks with Javad Zarif, the Iranian foreign minister, on Tuesday, the same day that economic sanctions went back into force against Tehran. The meeting was held at North Korea’s request, Iranian media reported, and the two officials used the two-day visit to express their “satisfaction” with existing bilateral relations and seek better ties in the future. 

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Augsburg 34, Saint John’s 12

MINNEAPOLIS — Winning seven of 10 bouts, including six by bonus-point margins, No. 6-ranked Augsburg College scored a 34-12 triumph over Saint John’s University in a wrestling dual meet on Sunday afternoon at Si Melby Hall.

Augsburg, ranked No. 6 in the latest National Wrestling Coaches Association Division III national poll, collected three pins, a technical fall and two major decisions in a victory that took just 1:02 to complete.

Defending national champion Mike Fuenffinger (SR, Hibbing, Minn.), ranked No. 1 nationally in the Division III national rankings at 125, opened the match with a 2:37 pin, improving to 22-1 on the season. Of his 22 victories, 18 are bonus-point victories. (six pins, three technical falls, nine major decisions). He has won 19 straight matches.

Tommy Teigen (SR, Ham Lake, Minn./Meadow Creek Christian HS) claimed his second pin of the weekend and ninth of the season, with a 2:12 pin at 184 pounds. Teigen is now 17-7 on the year.

Gable Frandsen (FY, Ellsworth, Wis.) improved to 10-6 on the season with a 1:11 pin at 157 pounds for the Auggies.

Will Keeter (SR, Twin Falls, Idaho) took advantage of two takedowns and four near-falls to score a 16-0, second-period technical-fall victory at 149, his third technical fall of the season. Keeter, ranked No. 10 nationally, is now 22-8 on the season.

No. 9-ranked 133-pounder Chad Bartschenfeld (SR, Amery, Wis.) improved to 20-7 on the season with a 9-1, major-decision victory, building 4:25 of riding time along the way. Bartschenfeld has now won 10 matches in a row.

Donny Longendyke (SO, Vadnais Heights, Minn./White Bear Lake HS), ranked No. 7 at heavyweight, used two takedowns, a near-fall and 2:43 of riding time to score a 9-0, major-decision win to close the match. A transfer from Division I Nebraska, Longendyke is now 28-2 on the season with 22 bonus-point victories (13 pins, one technical fall, six major decisions). He has won 20 matches in a row.

Austin Boniface (SO, Forest Lake, Minn.) improved to 8-5 on the season with a 13-9 victory at 165 pounds over the Johnnies’ Teddy Erickson. Boniface built a 9-2 lead after two periods and held off a rally by Erickson, claiming a reversal with 20 seconds left in the third period to take a 12-9 lead.

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Nick Hoff claimed a 1:49 pin of Augsburg’s Eric Hensel (JR, Lakeville, Minn./Lakeville South HS) at 174 pounds for the Johnnies.

No. 9-ranked 141-pounder Ben Henle rallied from a 2-1, first-period deficit with an escape and takedown in the second period, along with 1:38 of riding time, to score a 5-3 win over Augsburg’s Marcus Hamer (SO, Kimball, Minn.).

Ryan Michaelis claimed three takedowns in the final two periods to score a 7-2 upset win over Augsburg’s No. 7-ranked 197-pounder Matt Hechsel (SR, Apple Valley, Minn.).

Saint John’s hosts Ridgewater Community College in a dual meet on Wednesday (1/28) at 7 p.m.

Augsburg hosts St. Olaf in a dual meet on Friday (1/30) at 7 p.m. at Si Melby Hall.

Sunday, January 25, 2015 – Si Melby Hall, Minneapolis, Minn.
Action begins at 125 pounds. Time of match: 1:02. Attendance: 200.
Official: Kurt Nathe.

#6 Augsburg 34, Saint John’s 12
125 – No. 1 Mike Fuenffinger (AUG, 22-1) pinned Ben Kollaja (SJU, 1-14) 2:37 (Augsburg 6-0)
133 – No. 9 Chad Bartschenfeld (AUG, 20-7) maj. dec. Chris Ortman (SJU, 3-2) 9-1 (Augsburg 10-0)
141 – No. 9 Ben Henle (SJU, 22-5) dec. Marcus Hamer (AUG, 21-13) 5-3 (Augsburg 10-3)
149 – No. 10 Will Keeter (AUG, 22-8) tech. fall Branden Schorr (SJU, 1-12) 16-0 at 4:18 (Augsburg 15-3)
157 – Gable Frandsen (AUG, 10-6) pinned Ochirbat Bayanjargal (SJU, 0-13) 1:11 (Augsburg 21-3)
165 – Austin Boniface (AUG, 8-5) dec. Teddy Erickson (SJU, 8-12) 13-9 (Augsburg 24-3)
174 – Nick Hoff (SJU, 7-5) pinned Eric Hensel (AUG, 14-6) 1:49 (Augsburg 24-9)
184 – Tommy Teigen (AUG, 17-7) pinned Nick Pegelow (SJU, 9-12) 2:12 (Augsburg 30-9)
197 – Ryan Michaelis (SJU, 9-1) dec. No. 7 Matt Hechsel (AUG, 19-7) 7-2 (Augsburg 30-12)
HWT – No. 7 Donny Longendyke (AUG, 28-2) maj. dec. Colin Fisher (SJU, 6-4) 9-0 (Augsburg 34-12)

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Augsburg JV 45, Saint John’s JV 3
125 – James Goman (10-9) wins by forfeit (Augsburg 6-0)
133 – Dylan Lesar (4-8) wins by forfeit (Augsburg 12-0)
141 – Kirk Anderson (12-4) wins by forfeit (Augsburg 18-0)
149 – Double forfeit
157 – Tone Fuenffinger (17-8) wins by forfeit (Augsburg 24-0)
165 – Grant Parker (15-13) wins by forfeit (Augsburg 30-0)
174 – Tyrell Martin (AUG, 8-3) wins by forfeit (Augsburg 36-0)
184 – Aaron Baker (SJU) dec. Sebastian Larson (AUG, 15-8) 5-4 (Augsburg 36-3)
197 – Logan Hortop (AUG, 6-10) wins by forfeit (Augsburg 42-3)
HWT – Jordan Reisinger (AUG, 10-12) dec. Bryan Scepaniak (SJU) 6-1 (Augsburg 45-3)

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No. 17 Augustana wrestling off to North Dakota for two NSIC duals

No. 17 Augustana wrestling (15-4, 4-0 NSIC) returns to action Saturday, Feb. 7 traveling to Minot, N.D. to continue Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference competition matching up against Minot State. First match is scheduled for 7 p.m in the MSU Dome.

The Vikings follow the dual against the Beavers facing off against U-Mary on Sunday, Feb. 8 in Bismarck, N.D. The dual will start at 2 p.m. in the McDowell Activity Center.

Augustana was last in action on Thursday, Jan. 29 hosted Minnesota State in the Elmen Center with a start time of 7 p.m. The Vikings edged the Mavericks, 19-18.

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Augustana will continue NSIC competition on Thursday, Feb. 12 hosting No. 10 Upper Iowa in the Elmen Center with a start time of 7 p.m.

The Peacocks are currently ranked No. 10 in the latest NCAA Division II wrestling rankings, according to the poll released Wednesday, Jan. 28 by the Division II Wrestling Coaches Association.

Scouting the Competition

Match Notes

– Minot State – Live Stream • TrackWrestling – Feb. 7 – 7pm

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  • Minot State enters the weekend with an 5-11 record, but face Southwest Minnesota State on Friday, Feb. 6.
  • The Beavers were last in action on Sunday, Feb. 1 traveling to Fayette, Iowa losing to the Peacocks, 6-44.
  • Two Minot State wrestlers earned Super Region 3 rankings in the Feb. 6 release from the conference.
  • Tanner Crissler (141 pounds) is ranked 10th and Mitch Eull (285 pounds) owns the No. 8 spot.
    Series: Augustana is 3-0 against Minot State, according to Augustana records.
  • The Vikings took last season’s NSIC dual 36-6 in the Elmen Center aided by three Augustana pins.
  • In the first meeting in the 2012-13 season, the Vikings head coach Jason Reitmeier earned his 100th career victory with a 39-15 win at the NWCA/Cliff Keen National Duals.

– U-Mary – Live Stream • TrackWrestling – Feb. 8 – 2pm

  • University of Mary enters the weekend with an 1-11 record, but face Southwest Minnesota State on Saturday.
  • Augustana won last year’s dual 38-6, winning eight bouts and racking up two pins.
  • The Vikings are 8-3 all-time against U-Mary having won the last six.
  • In NSIC-sanctioned matches, the Vikings are 4-0 against the Marauders, meeting in 2009, 2010, and 2013, 2014
  • At home, Augustana leads the series 4-1 with the lone loss coming in 1999.
  • U-Mary is led by two wrestlers ranked in the latest Super Region 3.
  • At 184 pounds, John Devito is ranked 10th in Super Region 3 and sixth in the NSIC.
  • This season, Devito owns a 20-11 record, with Augustana’s Jayd Docken winning by a 10-3 decision at the DWU Open on Nov. 15, 2014.
  • At 197 pounds, Tom DeVito ranks 10th in Super Region 3 and sixth in the NSIC.
  • This year, DeVito is 9-8 with a 1-4 record against Division II opponents.

Division II Wrestling Coaches Association Rankings – February 11, 2015

EDMOND, Okla. — St. Cloud State (Minn.) took over as the new No. 1 team in the NCAA Division II wrestling rankings, according to the poll released Wednesday by the Division II Wrestling Coaches Association.

The Huskies received three first-place votes and finished with 154 points to edge previous No. 1 Maryville (Mo.) by two points in balloting of head coaches from around the country. The Saints, who have been top-ranked in four of this season’s six polls, had four first-place votes and 152 points

Defending national champion Notre Dame (Ohio) earned the remaining first-place nod and is third with 143 points, four ahead of Ouachita Baptist (Ark.). Rounding out the top 10 is Mercyhurst (Pa.), Colorado Mesa, Western State (Colo.), McKendree (Ill.), Nebraska-Kearney and Upper Iowa.

NDC and UNK each have two top-ranked individuals — 174-pounder Joey Davis and 184-pounder Garrett Lineberger for the Falcons, 133-pounder Daniel DeShazer and 197-pounder Romero Cotton for the Lopers.

Maryville will host the 2015 NCAA Division II Wrestling Championships, set for March 13-14 in St. Louis, Mo.

The top 20 poll, with points and each team’s last ranking, following by the individual rankings at each weight:

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Rank,School (State),Points,Last Ranking
1.,St. Cloud State (Minn.) ,154,2nd
2.,Maryville (Mo.),152,1st
3.,Notre Dame (Ohio),143,3rd
4.,Ouachita Baptist (Ark.),139,4th
5.,Mercyhurst (Pa.),117,7th
6.,Colorado Mesa,113,13th
7.,Western State (Colo.),104,5th
8.,McKendree (Ill.),101,11th
9.,Nebraska-Kearney ,87,6th
10.,Upper Iowa,86,10th
11.,North Carolina-Pembroke,72,20th
12.,Lindenwood (Mo.),69,9th
13.,Newberry (S.C.),59,16th
14.,Central Oklahoma,58,12th
15.,Kutztown (Pa.),49,14th
16.,Pittsburgh-Johnstown (Pa.),37,19th
17.,Lake Erie (Ohio),35,8th
18.,California Baptist,31,18th
19.,Fort Hays State (Kan.),30,15th
20.,Findlay (Ohio),22,NR
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Others receiving votes: Augustana (S.D.), Central Missouri, Minnesota State-Mankato, Seton Hill (Pa.), Shorter (Ga.).

Individual Rankings

125 Pounds
1. T.J. North, Augustana (S.D.)
2. Matt Turek, Gannon (Pa.)
3. Jerry Huff, Adams State (Colo.)
4. Willie Bohince, Mercyhurst (Pa.)
5. Garrett Evans, Ouachita Baptist (Ark.)
6. Da’Wayne Robertson, Minnesota State-Mankato
7. Marco Tamayo, Lindenwood (Mo.)
8. Josh Kieffer, Indianapolis (Ind.)

133 Pounds
1. Daniel DeShazer, Nebraska-Kearney
2. Michael Labry, Ashland (Ohio)
3. Nate Rodriguez, Ouachita Baptist (Ark.)
4. Dustin Reed, Central Oklahoma
5. Mike Rhone, St. Cloud State (Minn.)
6. Blake Bosch, Minnesota State-Moorhead
7. Nick Crume, Indianapolis (Ind.)
8. Zak Hale, Anderson (S.C.)

141 Pounds
1. Josh Myers, Ouachita Baptist (Ark.)
2. Daniel Ownbey, North Carolina-Pembroke
3. Maurice Miller, Notre Dame (Ohio)
4. Josh Hawk, St. Cloud State (Minn.)
5. Kyle Webb, Lindenwood (Mo.)
6. Sam Hanau, Pittsburgh-Johnstown (Pa.)
7. Darren Wynn, McKendree (Ill.)
8. Noah Killip, Fort Hays State (Kan.)

149 Pounds
1. Keenan Hagerty, Maryville (Mo.)
2. Frank Cagnina, Central Missouri
3. Terrel Wilbourn, Lindenwood (Mo.)
4. Destin McCauley, Nebraska-Kearney
5. Cameron Throckmorton, Shippensburg (Pa.)
6. Nick Goebel, Findlay (Ohio)
7. Jeremy Landowski, Mercyhurst (Pa.)
8. Scott Bosak, Belmont Abbey (N.C.)

157 Pounds
1. Clint Poster, St. Cloud State (Minn.)
2. Jon Rivera, Notre Dame (Ohio)
3. James Martinez, Colorado Mesa
4. Jordan Rinken, Upper Iowa
5. Adam Cooling, Minnesota State-Mankato
6. Francis Mizia, Mercyhurst (Pa.)
7. Alex Abono, San Francisco State (Calif.)
8. Chase White, Nebraska-Kearney

165 Pounds
1. Chris Watson, Central Oklahoma
2. Gabe Fogarty, St. Cloud State (Minn.)
3. Nick Haferkamp, McKendree (Ill.)
4. Angelo Bortoluzzi, Mercyhurst (Pa.)
5. Cody Quinn, Minnesota State-Mankato
6. Dimitri Willis, Maryville (Mo.)
7. Tyler Reinhart, Pittsburgh-Johnstown (Pa.)
8. Nick Fishback, Wisconsin-Parkside

174 Pounds
1. Joey Davis, Notre Dame (Ohio)
2. Elliot Copeland, Western State (Colo.)
3. Zeb Wahle, Maryville (Mo.)
4. Terrence Zaleski, North Carolina-Pembroke
5. August Mizia, Mercyhurst (Pa.)
6. Payne Hatter, Ouachita Baptist (Ark.)
7. Josh Rodriguez, Fort Hays State (Kan.)
8. Jacob Begin, Southwest Minnesota

184 Pounds
1. Garrett Lineberger, Notre Dame (Ohio)
2. Dallas Smith, Ouachita Baptist (Ark.)
3. Terrence Smith, Shorter (Ga.)
4. Kyle Piatt, Western State (Colo.)
5. Blake Sorensen, Upper Iowa
6. John Vogt, McKendree (Ill.)
7. Nick Burghardt, Maryville (Mo.)
8. Jon Inman, Fort Hays State (Kan.)

197 Pounds
1. Romero Cotton, Nebraska-Kearney
2. Julian Smith, McKendree (Ill.)
3. Ryan Beltz, Maryville (Mo.)
4. Kenny Breaux, Lindenwood (Mo.)
5. Jayd Docken, Augustana (S.D.)
6. Sam Mangum, Western State (Colo.)
7. Huston Evans, Newberry (S.C.)
8. Andrew Reggi, San Francisco State (Calif.)

285 Pounds
1. Ziad Haddad, Kutztown (Pa.)
2. Garrett Gray, Tiffin (Ohio)
3. Austin Goergen, St. Cloud State (Minn.)
4. Donnell Walker, Maryville (Mo.)
5. Trey Page, Fort Hays State (Kan.)
6. Chris Giddens, North Carolina-Pembroke
7. Cole Wilson, Southwest Minnesota
8. Jordan Passehl, Colorado Mesa

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Will Injury Force A SmackDown Tag Team Title Change Tonight?

Word going around WWE at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn is that SmackDown Tag Team Champion Erick Rowan will be traveling to Birmingham, Alabama later this week to undergo surgery for a biceps tear, according to PWInsider.
As noted, Rowan reportedly suffered the injury during The New Day’s disqualification win over The Bludgeon Brothers at Sunday’s SummerSlam pay-per-view. Rowan did not work Monday’s live event in Atlantic City, NJ as he was getting the injury evaluated. SmackDown Tag Team Champion Harper worked a singles match at last night’s live event, losing to Karl Anderson.

It will be interesting to see how Rowan’s injury is dealt with on tonight’s SmackDown from Brooklyn. The Bludgeon Brothers are set to defend their titles against The New Day in a No DQ match. A title change is likely. It has been confirmed that Rowan is backstage.

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SmackDown Preview: Aug. 28, 2018: Tag Team Triple Threat Match

On tonight’s SmackDown LIVE, Princess Mella gets her SmackDown Women’s Title rematch, and The New Day celebrate their fifth Tag Team Championship. Plus, a Tag Team Triple Threat Match with major WWE Hell in a Cell implications. 
Charlotte Flair Defends The SmackDown Women’s Title Against Carmella Tonight:
 
After defeating Carmella and Becky Lynch in a Triple Threat Match to capture the SmackDown Women’s Championship at SummerSlam, Charlotte will make her first defense against former titleholder Carmella tonight on SmackDown LIVE.
 
The Queen returned several weeks ago, stopping The Princess of Staten Island from attacking Becky Lynch, who had earned a title opportunity by defeating Carmella. Afterward, Flair was given the opportunity to be added into the SummerSlam title showdown, and she took advantage by defeating Princess Mella.
 
At The Biggest Event of The Summer, Flair pinned Lynch to win the championship, sending The Irish Lass Kicker into a rage that saw her viciously attack The Queen and end their friendship. Two nights later on the blue brand, Charlotte and Becky once again threw fists in a wild melee and had to be pulled apart by nearly every woman on SmackDown LIVE. After the brawl, Carmella approached SmackDown LIVE General Manager Paige about getting her rematch, and her request was granted.
 
Will Charlotte Flair put the implosion of her closest friendship aside, or will Carmella take advantage and reclaim her title?
 
Do You Feel The Power Of The New Day Celebration?
 
One week after The New Day reclaimed the SmackDown Tag Team Titles, join the five-time Tag Team Champions as Big E, Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods celebrate their monumental milestone with the full Power of Positivity.
 
Gallows & Anderson Clash With The Bar & The Colons Tonight on SmackDown LIVE:
 
The road to a SmackDown Tag Team Championship Match at WWE Hell in a Cell will begin tonight on SmackDown LIVE when Gallows & Anderson, The Bar and The Colons square off in a Triple Threat Match.
 
SmackDown LIVE General Manager Paige announced that this will be the first of two Triple Threat Matches, with the winners battling for the right to challenge for the titles on Sunday, Sept. 16, streaming live on WWE Network.
 
Gallows & Anderson and The Bar were involved in a heated backstage confrontation last Tuesday, with the two teams both looking to establish themselves as top contenders to the titles. Primo & Epico Colon come into the match as wild cards, as they look to get back on track in Team Blue’s Tag Team division.
 
Who will move one step closer to a SmackDown Tag Team Title opportunity?
 
Will Brie & Bryan Once Again Deliver An A-List Punch To Face?
 
Last week, just moments before the WWE Universe learned that Daniel Bryan & Brie Bella will team together against The Miz & Maryse at WWE Hell in a Cell, Brie made a huge statement when she attacked The A-Lister. What chaos will the husband/wife adversaries cause this week as they head toward their collision at the Sept. 16 pay-per-view?
 
Who Will Strike Next in The Highly Personal Rivalry Between Styles & Samoa Joe?
 
Last week, Samoa Joe once again attacked WWE Champion AJ Styles. What will be the fallout as these two bitter rivals head toward their WWE Championship rematch at the WWE Hell in a Cell pay-per-view on Sunday, Sept. 16? Find out tonight on SmackDown LIVE!
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