Past Articles in News
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WFDF Updates Rules For 2013, Allows Non-Players To Help With Line & Up/Down Calls
Today, the World Flying Disc Federation announced rule changes that will take effect on January 1st.
Nov 30, 2012 by Charlie Eisenhood in News
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Major League Lacrosse Commissioner Says Pro Ultimate Has A College Problem
In evaluating the long-term prospects of professional ultimate, it’s useful to consider Major League Lacrosse, another young league selling a niche participant-focused sport to a wider audience.
Nov 28, 2012 by Charlie Eisenhood in News
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Indianapolis Alleycats Eager To Start Season Two, With Or Without Brodie
If you're searching for signs of renewed excitement in the AUDL after their long and ugly legal battle, look no further than the Indianapolis Alleycats. When we spoke to team President Thom Held in September, he was preparing to leave the team. Now he's enthusiastic about season two and working hard to prepare for it.
Nov 28, 2012 by Charlie Eisenhood in News
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Deep Look: Money Enters Ultimate – Episode 2
This week on Deep Look, Ultiworld’s new radio show, we discuss the financial and organizational structures of Major League Ultimate and the American Ultimate Disc…
Nov 27, 2012 by Charlie Eisenhood in Analysis, News, Podcast
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MLU Executive Calls Ultimate The “Next Big Sport” In The US
Could Ultimate become the next major professional sport? The braintrust behind Major League Ultimate thinks so. Behind the scenes, MLU executives see their league as having the potential to be very important, despite having just a season of experience in the American Ultimate Disc League and an ambitious plan.
Nov 27, 2012 by Charlie Eisenhood in News
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AUDL Set To Restructure League, Give Team Owners Control
The American Ultimate Disc League is weeks away from a formal agreement that will shift the majority of decision-making responsibilities to an elected board of owners and moving President Josh Moore to the role of Commissioner, according to multiple league sources.
Nov 27, 2012 by Charlie Eisenhood in News
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Charity Tournaments To Benefit Toys For Tots In ‘The Ultimate Gift’ Series
Over the next few weeks, communities around the US will be hosting hat tournaments as part of the Ultimate Gift tournament series, gathering large donations…
Nov 26, 2012 by Charlie Eisenhood in News
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MLU Announces Western Conference Team Names
Over the holiday weekend, Major League Ultimate released the names of the five Western Conference teams.
Nov 26, 2012 by Charlie Eisenhood in News
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Initial Major League Ultimate Shares To Cost $125,000
Despite the release of a new website earlier this month, Major League Ultimate, the newest entrant to the professional Ultimate market, has been slow to release information about the upstart organization. Ultiworld has now learned more details about the financial background of the league.
Nov 26, 2012 by Charlie Eisenhood in News
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MLU Announces Eastern Conference Team Names
Earlier today, Major League Ultimate announced the Eastern Conference team names. As expected, Philadelphia’s team will still be called the Spinners.
Nov 21, 2012 by Charlie Eisenhood in News