Tag: Disability sports
Court: Man entitled to new trial in killing of woman, 94
ELKHART, Ind. — A mentally disabled man convicted of killing a 94-year-old woman nearly 20 years ago is entitled to a new trial, the...
Olympic Gold: Men’s Gymnastics Struggling to Survive
The death of a 117-year-old program, one that captured championships and produced Olympians, ended with a gasp. And then a vote.
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New film follows 2 zombie moviemakers with Down syndrome
Two best friends with Down syndrome who caused a sensation four years ago when they created their own gory zombie movie are back, this...
Some medical experts unconvinced about holding Tokyo Games
TOKYO — The Tokyo Olympics open in under four months, and the torch relay has begun to crisscross Japan with 10,000 runners. Organizers say...
Raised fists, kneeling during anthem OK at US Olympic trials
The U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee will not sanction athletes for raising their fists or kneeling during the national anthem at Olympic trials, previewing...
Spectators from abroad to be barred from Tokyo Olympics
TOKYO — Spectators from abroad will be barred from the Tokyo Olympics when they open in four months, the IOC and local organizers said...
Tokyo Olympics ready to announce ban on fans from abroad
TOKYO — Tokyo organizers and the International Olympic Committee are poised to finally make it official that most fans from abroad will be prohibited...
Dick Hoyt, who pushed son in multiple Boston Marathons, dies
BOSTON — Dick Hoyt, who inspired thousands of runners, fathers and disabled athletes by pushing his son, Rick, in a wheelchair in dozens of...
IOC and China make vaccine deal for Tokyo, Beijing Olympians
GENEVA — The International Olympic Committee and China have teamed up to offer vaccines to athletes and teams preparing for the upcoming games in...
NBC to air Paralympic coverage in prime time for first time
NBC will air coverage of the Paralympics during prime time for the first time this summer.
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