The Associated Press

PARIS (AP) — 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.

Teenage Paralympians aiming for Team USA’s first badminton medal

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 went viral after celebrating his wife Tara Davis-Woodhall’s long jump gold at the Olympics trackside in Paris, now aims to create his own memorable moments in the 100m T64 and 400m T62.

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

Sports Illustrated

After winning the fewest U.S. Olympic swimming gold medals since 1988 and fewest total medals since 2004, changes will be made before the ’28 Los Angeles Games.

Sources: USA Swimming Set to Clean House After Mixed Showing at Olympics

Three-time Paralympic medallist Grace Norman has been shattering glass ceilings since she was a child, and not just in the world of sport. Before she became the two-time world record holder and Paralympic champion that we know today, Norman, in her words, was a “champion goat shower.”. Speaking exclusively...

Paris 2024 Paralympic Games: Grace Norman exclusive - from 'champion goat shower’ to Paralympic champion

While they share most venues with the Olympic Games, the Paralympics are a separate entity, with their own history, logo, culture and technical language. In boccia, one of two Paralympic sports that have no Olympic equivalent, players throw or roll leather balls as close as they can to a small ball called a “jack”. In blind football, defenders must signal themselves to the ball carrier by shouting “Voy”, which means “I’m going” in Spanish. Para table tennis allows players to adapt the grip of their racket, using an orthosis (an external device or apparatus) to fix it to their hand if they are unable to hold the handle.

The 2024 Paralympics explained: How the event classification system works

Charlotte, NC

The Carolina Panthers' former second-rounder is looking for a new home. Despite having a rock solid training camp and preseason, the Carolina Panthers have made the decision to release fourth-year wide receiver Terrace Marshall Jr. The former second-round draft pick struggled in his first three years due to several injuries...

Panthers make surprising roster decision on training camp standout

The Panthers have announced its preliminary 53-man roster. By 4 p.m. on Tuesday, teams needed to make moves to have no more than 53 players on the active roster.

Panthers trimming roster ahead of Tuesday’s cutdown deadline

Officials say a children’s book caused a fire to spark underneath a child’s car seat.

Family talks after battery in a children's book starts fire

The Mirror US

As the Paralympics in Paris get underway, here's everything you need to know about boccia, a sport with similarities to bowls and curling and designed for wheelchair athletes

What is boccia? Paralympic 2024 rules for game which is similar to bowls

Los Angeles, CA

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Herbie J Pilato

Adam Rich was born on October 12, 1968, lived a troubled life, and died on January 7, 2023, at only 54 years old. This is his story. He lived in the Granada Hills area of Los Angeles with his parents and younger brother. The Rich family resided for a time in Florida where Adam studied acting at the local gym.

A Look Back at the Tragic Life and Death of Former Child Star Adam Rich (TV's 'Eight is Enough')

Winchester, CA

A trio of top-flight motocross racers will represent the United States at the 2024 Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme (FIM) Motocross of Nations, which will be held Oct. 4-6 at Matterley Basin in Winchester, U.K. Leading the charge for the United States will be 2024 Pro Motocross 450 and...

Chance Hymas Secures Final Spot on Team USA for MXoN at Matterley Basin!

The 10-episode docuseries titled "Starting 5" followed five of NBA's biggest stars during the 2023–24 season. Netflix announced the premiere date of the new NBA docuseries titled Starting 5 will be Oct. 9. The show followed five NBA stars during their 2023–24 seasons. The players include Los Angeles Lakers'...

Netflix Reveals Release Date for Sports Series Following LeBron James, Other NBA Stars

The following press release is from the FIM World Supercross Championship (WSX):. Cedric Soubeyras and Anthony Bourdon to front Bud Racing’s WSX class (450cc) lineup in 2024 FIM World Supercross Championship season. Bud Racing has revealed its complete WSX class (450cc) rider lineup for the 2024 FIM World Supercross...

Bud Racing Confirms Soubeyras and Bourdon for 2024 WSX

Aurora, CO

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What exactly happened at a large gathering of migrants in Aurora last Sunday depends on who you talk to. And a showdown is imminent between City Council member Danielle Jurinsky and the Aurora Police Department, according to Jurinsky.

Migrant mayhem in Aurora? Showdown imminent between PD, council member Jurinsky

Los Angeles County, CA

It's been 14 years since actor James MacArthur died of natural causes at only 72 years old. Best known as Danny “Danno” Williams on the original TV adaptation of Hawaii Five-0 (the famed crime-adventure series, CBS, 1968-1980), MacArthur was the adopted son of acting legend Helen Hayes. This is his story.

'Hawaii Five-0'' Actor James MacArthur Was Adopted by Helen Hayes: A Look Back at His Tragic Death

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Wyoming State

WyoFile

To increase the genetic diversity of an island population of grizzly bears , Wyoming and Montana wildlife managers recently worked together to import fresh bloodlines into the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem.

Two Montana grizzly bears trucked to Wyoming to bolster genetic diversity, help states’ delisting case

Georgia State

The Current GA

A state Supreme Court’s decision reversing a lower court’s ruling that a private contractor was exempt from the Georgia Open Records Act is being hailed as a win for open government.

State Supreme Court rules Open Records Act applies to private contractors working for governments

The Portugal forward discussed his next steps in an interview in his home country. Most soccer fans understand that Portugal and Al Nassr forward Cristiano Ronaldo is nearing the finish line—he will be 40 on Feb. 5, after all. However, in an interview with Portugal's News Now, Ronaldo opened...

Cristiano Ronaldo Reveals Thoughts on Retirement, Potential Future as Manager

Don Hall is an avid snowmobiler, but instead of heading for the hills each winter in search of deep powder, he takes an older snowmachine to lower elevations nearer the snow line. There’s a reason the Riverton resident prefers the lower zones despite the rocks, fences and sage most riders avoid: That’s where the coyotes are.

Wyoming allows snowmobilers to run down wildlife. Despite global outrage, it may stay legal.

Southport, NC

Town Talks

A North Carolina mother has gained widespread attention on TikTok for her unique approach to naming her daughter: selecting a name from a cemetery. Haley Hodge, who goes by @hodgehouse on TikTok, shared a video of her and her family searching for a name among gravestones at Old Smithville Burying Ground in Southport, North Carolina.

NC mother goes viral on TikTok for searching through cemeteries to pick baby’s name

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Team USA keeps Olympic training center, other facilities open for Paralympians for the first time

PARIS (AP) — As Matt Simpson strolls off the goalball court, balls echo throughout the gymnasium. Simpson is sporting a black eye while his teammates continue...

Team USA keeps Olympic training center, other facilities open for Paralympians for the first time

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