CLEVELAND, Ohio — In the opening bout of the 2026 NCAA Wrestling Championships finals, Ohio State’s Jesse Mendez had a chance to add the final piece to what has been a Hodge Trophy-caliber season. During his semifinal press conference, I asked Mendez how Penn State fans should view the four-time All-American and two-time national champion. … Continue reading Golden Hodge Opportunity Slips Away as Mendez Falls to Vega