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Burroughs, Green set for World Cup

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Former Huskers Jordan Burroughs and James Green will represent the United States in the Men's Freestyle Wrestling World Cup this weekend in Inglewood, California.

Burroughs enters the tournament with a 124-2 international record. The former national champion won an Olympic gold medal in 2012 and world titles in 2011, 2013 and 2015. He will wrestle in the 74-kilogram (163 pounds) division.

Green, a 2015 World bronze medalist, will compete at 70 kilograms (154 pounds).

Azerbaijan, Georgia, Iran, Mongolia, Russia and Turkey also will compete at the World Cup.

Pool rounds will begin at 3 p.