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Alan Kolick: Analyst by trade, elite athlete by passion

Alan Kolick: Analyst by trade, elite athlete by passion

by Gordy Stillman | Aug 14, 2014 | Sports

WASHINGTON — Alan Kolick, who works as a health benefits analyst in his day job, has something in common with Peyton Manning. Both have recently won MVP awards in their respective professional sports leagues. Kolick plays in Major League Ultimate, one of two...
With national championship, D.C. ultimate frisbee grows in stature

With national championship, D.C. ultimate frisbee grows in stature

by Gordy Stillman | Aug 4, 2014 | Sports

Not many cities can support two professional teams in the same sport, but that’s exactly what the nation’s capital does with the most unlikely of professional sports — Ultimate Frisbee. The depth of talent in the Greater Washington area is deeper than in many other...
Ultimate — frisbee, that is — soars with growth and Olympic potential

Ultimate — frisbee, that is — soars with growth and Olympic potential

by Gordy Stillman | Jul 29, 2014 | Sports

WASHINGTON — Soccer’s popularity surged during the World Cup competition, but a less visible underdog sport called Ultimate is also gaining ground with the American public. You can start in the nation’s capital where two professional teams are running up and...
Metal detectors on track for 2015 season; fans not all amused

Metal detectors on track for 2015 season; fans not all amused

by Gordy Stillman | Jul 17, 2014 | Sports, Topics

WASHINGTON — With growing concerns about security, Major League Baseball is raising the ante for fans at stadiums. By 2015, MLB will require all teams not already using metal detectors to have the technology in place. As Baseball plays it’s championship...
Musical protest asks FCC to protect net neutrality

Musical protest asks FCC to protect net neutrality

by Gordy Stillman | Jul 1, 2014 | Science + Technology

Protesters staged a “musical” outside of the Federal Communications Commission Tuesday urging Chairman Tom Wheeler not to side with Internet providers, such as Comcast Corp. CMCSA -0.08%  and Verizon Communications Inc.  VZ -0.18% , on the issue of net neutrality....
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