by Samuel Fiske and Connor Morgan | Oct 29, 2015 | Sports
Riding a handcycle almost 4,000 miles from San Diego to Washington, D.C., would seem like a lofty goal for even the most adventurous. Ret. Marine Sgt. Toran Gaal, who accomplished that feat last summer, didn’t stop there. He returned to the nation’s capital this month...
by Connor Morgan and Angela G. Barnes | Oct 29, 2015 | Sports
WASHINGTON — An 11-year-old horse named Crescendo competed in the Washington International Horse Show in mid-October. He didn’t win; he didn’t even place. But his rider, Morgan Dickerson, still called his performance “a miracle.” While...
by Connor Morgan and Angela G. Barnes | Oct 29, 2015 | Sports
Abby Wambach is a warrior. Abby Wambach is a winner. And now, Abby Wambach is retired. After a decorated 15-year career, including a world record for international goals scored, the soccer star announced Tuesday she was hanging up her cleats. “After much deliberation...
by Connor Morgan and Samuel Fiske | Oct 27, 2015 | Sports
WASHINGTON, Oct. 27 (UPI) — Washington Wizards star point guard John Wall flashed his trademark smile to dozens of fans outside the Verizon Center during the Ride of Fame ceremony Monday celebrating his contributions to the nation’s capital. The two-time...
by Angela G. Barnes | Oct 27, 2015 | Sports
WASHINGTON — Army veteran Catherine Bane competed in Sunday’s Marine Corps Marathon in Washington, but she said the event meant more to her than merely a running accomplishment. “Running for me has always been the thing that I go … and just let it...
