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The Paralympics kick off in Paris on Wednesday and run through Sept. 8. Thousands of athletes from a record number of countries will compete across 22 sports. Here's what to know and how to watch.

Paralympics 2024: When, who and how to watch the Paris games

East Lansing, MI

CBS Detroit

Miles Krajewski and Jayci Simon barely spoke throughout the most pivotal points of their Paralympic debut.Team USA's mixed doubles para badminton pair offered brief encouragement between points but moved around each other without a word once the shuttlecock was in the air. The 19-year-olds' chemistry was on full display on Thursday at La Chapelle Arena in northern Paris as they defeated India 23-21, 21-11 to start their pursuit of Paralympic gold.Krajewski and Simon already made history as the first U.S. badminton Paralympians and are now chasing their country's first medal in the sport. They need to finish in the top...

Michigan Paralympian aims for Team USA's first badminton medal

The US Sun

A PARALYMPICS 2024 athlete vanished in Paris days before the opening ceremony. An inquest has now been opened into the “worrying disappearance” of the Rwandan athlete, who is a sitting volleyball team player. According to Huffington Post, she arrived with the Rwandan team earlier this month before making base at the Courbevoie camp in Hauts-de-Seine. […]

Paralympics 2024 athlete vanishes in Paris days before opening ceremony as inquest opened into ‘worrying disappearance’

BroBible

USA Swimming announced sweeping changes on Thursday after a difficult showing at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris. Yes, the United States eventually topped the medal count in both gold and total medals. But it took until the final day of the competition to do so. The U.S. won its fewest gold medals in the […]
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USA Swimming Makes Sweeping Changes To Staff After Difficult Showing At Paris Olympics

Los Angeles County, CA

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It's been 33 years since actress Nancy Kulp died of cancer in 1991 at 69. Best known as Miss Jane Hathaway on TV's classic country comedy, The Beverly Hillbillies(CBS, 1962-1971, Kulp was a trailblazing political advocate. She was a Democratic nominee for the United States House of Representatives from Pennsylvania’s 9th congressional district. She later worked as an artist-in-residence at Juniata College and taught acting. And she was also gay. Long divorced, she came out of the closet at the age of 67 and acknowledged she was a lesbian. This is her story.

The Secret Gay Life of Nancy Kulp ('The Beverly Hillbillies'): 33 Years After Her Tragic Death

Athlon Sports

An emotional message from Simone Biles to fans

Simone Biles Sends Emotional Team USA Message to Fans

FanSided

The Olympic Games have come to an end in Paris, but the Paralympics are just about to begin. Survivor fans may spot some known faces for Team USA's track and field team. Noelle Lambert and Ryan Medrano, who both competed on 'Survivor 43' back in 2022, will compete for Team USA in the Paralympics, which begin today.

Two 'Survivor 43' Castaways to Compete for Team USA in Paralympics

HuffPost

Swimmer Christie Raleigh Crossley achieved the feat in her first Paralympics race ever.

A World Record Has Already Fallen At Paralympics. Watch It!

The Mirror US

Everything you need to know about goalball, the unique sport which must be played in complete silence and has been part of the Paralympics for almost 50 years

What is goalball? Paralympics rules for unique game at Paris 2024

It's been 13 years since actress Barbara Stuart, best known as Frank Sutton's no-nonsense girlfriend Bunny on TV's Gomer Pyle - USMC sitcom (CBS, 1964-1969), died from a muscular disease on May 15, 2011. She was 81 years old, and this is her story.

In Memory of 'Gomer Pyle' Actress Barbara Stuart: 13 Years After Her Tragic Muscular Disease Demise

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Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, has recently introduced a tiny six-pound dog named Alistair who is looking for his forever home. At only one year old, this little boy is a sweet dog who is thought to be a Maltese, "but we can’t make any guarantees that he would be suitable for those with allergies," explains the nonprofit animal rescue.

Meet The Tiny 6lb Dog Looking For Love

FUNMI Oduwaiye didn't let complications following surgery get in the way of her ambitions to compete at the highest level. Here we get to know the inspirational athlete, who is representing Great Britian at the Paris 2024 Paralympics. Who is Funmi Oduwaiye?. Oluwafunmilola Oduwaiye was born on January 15, 2003,...

Who is Funmi Oduwaiye? Meet Paralympics star who switched from basketball to discus and shot put

Paris, August 27, 2024 – Wheelchair basketball athlete Patrick Anderson (Fergus, Ont.) and Para swimmer Katarina Roxon (Kippens, Nfld.), two Paralympic champions with accomplished and storied careers, will carry the flag for Canada at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games Opening Ceremony, the Canadian Paralympic Committee announced Tuesday. Anderson, one...

Katarina Roxon Named Canadian Flag Bearer At 2024 Paralympic Opening Ceremonies

It's been two decades since beloved actor Brian Kelly died of pneumonia at 73 in 2005. Best known as Porter Ricks in the classic TV family show Flipper(NBC, 1964-1967), Kelly had once suffered a paralyzing motorcycle accident that ended his acting career. However, he rechanneld his creative talent and became a producer. This is his story.

The Paralyzing Accident & Tragic Death of TV's 'Flipper' Father Brian Kelly: Two Decades Later

The Guardian

Join our writers for live updates from all the action in Paris on day one of the Paralympic Games

Paris 2024 Paralympics day one: Maskill wins first GB gold on big night in pool – live

Labor Day weekend is still a few days away, but sales are already live. Amazon has many products at pretty impressive discounts. This includes hundreds of dollars of savings on TVs, tech, home and kitchen, toys and games and more. Labor Day weekend marks the official end to summer, which means the start of school. So there are tons of back-to-school savings as well.

Best Amazon Labor Day Tech Deals

Nashville, TN

The 39th Annual AMAC Airport Business Diversity Conference, which took place in Nashville, Tennessee over the summer, connected over 1,500 attendees who engaged in education, advocacy and networking opportunities that promote diversity and inclusion in the aviation and aerospace industries. Our opening session was off to a sky-high start with...

AMAC Airport Business Diversity Conference Wrap-Up

There were no medals for Scottish athletes on the opening day of competition at the Paralympics in Paris, but there were plenty of positive performances.Toni Shaw came up short in her quest for the podium in the pool and Neil Fachie was out of contention in the velodrome in what was really a warm-up for his main event later in the week.Robyn Love was central to GB Women’s wheelchair basketball dominant opening win over Spain and we also saw good showings in boccia, table tennis and archery.
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What to expect from the Scots at the Paralympics on Friday

Sports Illustrated

In her debut at the Summer Games, the Naperville native dominated, showing why she's ready to take the co-ed sport by storm.

As Team USA’s Rising Star, Sarah Adam Makes Paralympics History in Wheelchair Rugby

Olympic and Paralympic power couple Tara Davis-Woodhall and Hunter Woodhall captured hearts online during the Paris Olympics. After Tara secured her first gold medal in the long jump at the Games, the couple’s heartfelt celebration quickly gained attention. A video of Hunter’s surprise welcome home for Tara also went viral.

Davis-Woodhall had her moment when she won gold in Paris, her husband is next at the Paralympics

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Paralympics 2024: Hunter Woodhall, Team USA, says ‘Prepare to be Amazed!’

USA star Hunter Woodhall has promised fans thrilling athletic feats and emotional moments when Para athletics kicks off at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games. Woodhall, who...

Paralympics 2024: Hunter Woodhall, Team USA, says ‘Prepare to be Amazed!’

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