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Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
1 day ago

Prep talk: LA84 Foundation continues to be champion for youth sports

The LA84 Foundation has invested over $250 million in youth sports, emphasizing the importance of access and play equity.
#olympics
LGBT
fromQueerty
2 days ago

"Wouldn't want it any other way": These two brothers are funding their Olympic dreams one OF subscription at a time - Queerty

Klass Francisks Rozentals embraces his Olympic dream funded by OF, rejecting criticism and emphasizing the necessity of side hustles for athletes.
LGBT
fromQueerty
2 days ago

"Wouldn't want it any other way": These two brothers are funding their Olympic dreams one OF subscription at a time - Queerty

Klass Francisks Rozentals embraces his Olympic dream funded by OF, rejecting criticism and emphasizing the necessity of side hustles for athletes.
fromDaily Mom magazine
4 days ago

Special Needs Summer Camp For Children, Special Needs Camp

Special needs summer camps are specialized programs designed for children and young adults with a range of disabilities, including autism spectrum disorder (ASD), ADHD, Down syndrome, and other developmental or physical challenges.
Parenting
Running
fromTODAY.com
1 day ago

I Was a Division 1 Athlete Diagnosed With ALS at 30. Now I'm Pregnant With My First Child

Running defined my life until ALS changed everything.
Women
fromwww.bbc.com
9 hours ago

How WSL 2 side Charlton are defying odds in league and cup

Charlton Athletic's potential promotion would be a significant achievement for manager Karen Hills, given their low budget and competitive league.
US news
fromwww.theguardian.com
22 hours ago

Quadruple amputee cornhole pro says he fatally shot person in self-defense

Dayton Webber, a quadruple amputee, shot and killed Bradrick Wells in self-defense during an argument, according to his attorney.
#philanthropy
Fundraising
fromFast Company
1 day ago

How giving starts progress and leadership scales it

Volatility and accountability are transforming philanthropy, requiring leadership to drive impactful change.
Fundraising
fromwww.amny.com
2 days ago

A generation remembered, a future funded: Inside DIFFA's defining night | amNewYork

Philanthropy is essential for redirecting power toward care and dignity in a capitalist system indifferent to human costs.
San Francisco Giants
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 day ago

A new Bay Area women's pro volleyball team is coming to San Francisco: Here's what to know

San Francisco's women's pro volleyball team, part of LOVB, is expanding with notable owners and set to debut in 2027.
fromGamesBeat
4 days ago

Esports Foundation selects 40 esports clubs for $20M club partner program

The Esports Foundation Club Partner Program reaches fans globally and changes the way they experience esports. Over the past editions, it has created a platform for Clubs to strengthen their brands and engage with audiences.
Online Community Development
Exercise
fromBig Think
4 days ago

Kidnapped by terrorists. Lost a finger. Still became a rock-climbing legend.

Courage and the ability to endure suffering are crucial traits for success in rock climbing.
Wellness
fromPsychology Today
5 days ago

Why Exercising Alone Might Be Holding You Back

Exercising with others enhances physical health and deepens social connections, contributing to overall well-being.
Law
fromwww.bbc.com
5 days ago

Celtic pay out five-figure sum to sexual abuse victim

Celtic settled a historic sexual abuse case by paying a five-figure sum to a victim of Frank Cairney's abuse at Celtic Boys Club in 1989.
LGBT
fromQueerty
19 hours ago

NFL player has a challenge for anti-gay athletes & they're not gonna like it... - Queerty

Pro athletes should address significant social issues rather than selectively support certain beliefs through religious texts.
#ioc
NYC LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 week ago

"Huge violation of women's rights": LGBTQ+ athletes denounce Olympic trans ban - LGBTQ Nation

The IOC banned trans women athletes from Olympic events, limiting eligibility to biological females based on SRY gene screening.
LGBT
fromThe Nation
2 days ago

The Olympics Is Repeating One of Its Worst Mistakes

The IOC's new anti-trans testing policy revives discriminatory practices from the past, undermining the progress made in gender inclusivity in sports.
LGBT
fromSlate Magazine
2 days ago

The Olympics Just Succumbed to a Ridiculous Gender Panic. Here's Who It's Really Going to Hurt.

The IOC's mandatory sex testing policy for women's sports effectively bans transgender and most intersex women from competing.
#boxing
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

'Kicked to the kerb' - is boxing failing its heroes?

Terry Spinks' fame masked a tragic decline into alcoholism and brain injury, highlighting the lack of care for retired boxers.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

'Kicked to the kerb' - is boxing failing its heroes?

Terry Spinks' fame masked a tragic decline into alcoholism and brain injury, highlighting the lack of care for retired boxers.
#transgender-athletes
Women in technology
fromFast Company
1 week ago

Trans women athletes are banned from the Olympic Games starting in 2028

Transgender women athletes are excluded from women's events at the Olympics starting in 2028, limited to biological females only.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
3 days ago

Transmasc trio places third at Ironman triathlon: "I felt my inner child just explode out of me" - LGBTQ Nation

Transmasculine athletes celebrated their achievements while addressing discrimination against trans individuals in sports after the IOC's ban on transgender women.
Women in technology
fromFast Company
1 week ago

Trans women athletes are banned from the Olympic Games starting in 2028

Transgender women athletes are excluded from women's events at the Olympics starting in 2028, limited to biological females only.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
3 days ago

Transmasc trio places third at Ironman triathlon: "I felt my inner child just explode out of me" - LGBTQ Nation

Transmasculine athletes celebrated their achievements while addressing discrimination against trans individuals in sports after the IOC's ban on transgender women.
US news
fromESPN.com
3 days ago

Amputee cornhole pro Dayton Webber denied bond in murder case

Dayton Webber, a quadruple amputee, faces murder charges and will remain held without bond as his case progresses in Maryland.
Cancer
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

The player who tackled cancer and now wants to take on the world

David Brooks overcame cancer and returned to football, showcasing resilience and motivation despite missing the World Cup due to illness.
Medicine
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

Our son loved the outdoors invisible illness means he now can't walk or talk

Tomos Sleep suffers from severe ME, leaving him unable to walk or talk, highlighting the lack of support for those with this condition in Wales.
#disability-inclusion
fromFC Bayern
3 weeks ago
Bayern Munich

Special meeting with Freund, Kimmich, Pavlovic and teammates for start of Paralympics

FC Bayern Munich actively promotes inclusion and accessibility for people with disabilities through stadium infrastructure, community partnerships, and player engagement initiatives.
fromFC Bayern
3 weeks ago
Bayern Munich

Special meeting with Freund, Kimmich, Pavlovic and teammates for start of Paralympics

Women
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 days ago

Women's Asian Cup finalists accuse governing body over equal money

Japan and Australia demand equal prize money for women's football, highlighting significant disparities with men's tournaments and the need for partnership with the AFC.
#winter-paralympics
Skiing
fromwww.npr.org
3 weeks ago

Wheelchair curler Steve Emt's path from drunk driver to three-time Paralympian

Steve Emt and Laura Dwyer represent Team USA in wheelchair curling's first-ever mixed doubles event, advancing to the bronze medal match after three consecutive round-robin wins.
Skiing
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Neil Simpson wins first Great Britain medal at Winter Paralympics with skiing silver

Neil Simpson won Great Britain's first Winter Paralympics medal, claiming silver in men's visually impaired alpine combined after a strong slalom performance.
Skiing
fromwww.npr.org
2 weeks ago

Team USA dominated the Paralympics on both ice and snow. Check out the highlights

Team USA finished second in overall Paralympics medal count with 24 total medals including 13 gold, improving from fifth place in 2022, highlighted by the sled hockey team's record fifth consecutive gold medal.
Skiing
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Britain to raise Winter Paralympic targets after finishing Games with solitary medal

UK Sport will raise performance targets for the 2030 Winter Paralympics after Great Britain won only one silver medal at Milano-Cortina, prompting a review of the British winter Paralympic programme's future direction and efficiency.
Medicine
fromwww.npr.org
4 weeks ago

A neuroscientist heads to the Winter Paralympics

Sydney Peterson, a cross-country skier with dystonia, competes in the 2026 Winter Paralympics while pursuing a Ph.D. in neuroscience studying movement disorders.
Skiing
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Trust at 100km/h: how Bluetooth bond helps skier Neil Simpson defy blindness

Neil Simpson and guide Robert Poth won silver for Great Britain in visually impaired alpine skiing at the Winter Paralympics, with Simpson competing despite nystagmus through constant communication via Bluetooth headset.
Skiing
fromwww.npr.org
3 weeks ago

Wheelchair curler Steve Emt's path from drunk driver to three-time Paralympian

Steve Emt and Laura Dwyer represent Team USA in wheelchair curling's first-ever mixed doubles event, advancing to the bronze medal match after three consecutive round-robin wins.
Skiing
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Neil Simpson wins first Great Britain medal at Winter Paralympics with skiing silver

Neil Simpson won Great Britain's first Winter Paralympics medal, claiming silver in men's visually impaired alpine combined after a strong slalom performance.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
2 weeks ago

Living a Great Life With an Invisible Disability

Invisible disabilities are medically real conditions affecting millions, requiring accommodation despite lacking visible signs, and deserve recognition without judgment or assumption of fraud.
Women
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Landmark changes to insurance cover for female athletes to be implemented

Female athletes will receive improved insurance coverage for pregnancy, contraception, menopause, and health conditions as per the Carney review recommendations.
Running
fromIndependent
2 weeks ago

'It's nice because financially, I know I'm not scrimping' - Kate O'Connor no longer going under radar against world's best

Kate O'Connor, now a full-time athlete after completing university, aims to compete against pentathlon champion Anna Hall at the World Indoor Championships in Poland, building on her successful 2025 season.
Alternative transportation
fromianVisits
3 weeks ago

Wheel good news: Thameslink bikes help fund skills for adults with learning disabilities

Abandoned railway station bicycles are refurbished by adults with learning disabilities, with sales proceeds funding their training and work experience opportunities.
#paralympic-athletics
Skiing
fromBusiness Insider
2 weeks ago

I'm representing Team USA in the Paralympics. It feels like the world is finally paying attention to us.

Dani Aravich discovered the Paralympics through her NBA job, leading her to pursue competitive track and field and cross-country skiing for Team USA after learning she qualified for a disability classification.
Skiing
fromBusiness Insider
2 weeks ago

I'm representing Team USA in the Paralympics. It feels like the world is finally paying attention to us.

Dani Aravich discovered the Paralympics through her NBA job, leading her to pursue competitive track and field and cross-country skiing for Team USA after learning she qualified for a disability classification.
Women
fromPortland Mercury
1 week ago

A Portland Curler's Fight For Her Right to Compete

Transgender women face exclusion from women's sports due to federal mandates, impacting athletes like Sarah Maywalt who love curling.
Education
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 weeks ago

Saratoga High teachers earn recognition from Special Olympics

Two Saratoga High School special education teachers received Fall 2025 Teacher of the Season awards from Special Olympics Northern California for exemplary commitment to student inclusion and engagement.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 weeks ago

US win first medals of Winter Paralympics as Oksana Masters leads American one-two

Oksana Masters won gold in the women's 7.5km sitting sprint at Milano Cortina, securing the United States' first medal and her 10th Paralympic gold.
#paralympic-athletes
Women in technology
fromFast Company
4 weeks ago

These Paralympians inspire their workplace colleagues to pursue richer lives outside the office

Oyuna Uranchimeg balances a full-time administrative role at University of St. Thomas with competing as a Paralympian in wheelchair curling for Team USA.
Skiing
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Jake Adicoff, first out gay US man to win Winter Paralympic gold, adds to haul

Jake Adicoff became the first out gay American male Winter Paralympic champion, winning three gold medals in cross-country skiing at Milan Cortina Games.
#winter-paralympics-2026
Skiing
fromwww.npr.org
4 weeks ago

Your Winter Paralympics primer: What, who and how to watch

The 2026 Winter Paralympic Games in Italy feature 665 athletes competing across six sports for 79 medals, with Team USA sending 68 athletes seeking to expand its all-time Winter Paralympic medal lead.
Skiing
fromwww.npr.org
4 weeks ago

Your Winter Paralympics primer: What, who and how to watch

The 2026 Winter Paralympic Games in Italy feature 665 athletes competing across six sports for 79 medals, with Team USA sending 68 athletes seeking to expand its all-time Winter Paralympic medal lead.
Women
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Sport gave me new dreams': the emergence of Brazil women's blind team

Brazil's women's blind football team made a strong debut at the World Cup, finishing fourth after a year of existence.
Bayern Munich
fromFC Bayern
4 weeks ago

FC Bayern to light up Allianz Arena for Paralympic Games

FC Bayern illuminates its Allianz Arena in Italian colors during the Paralympic Games to promote inclusion and support athletes with disabilities.
Snowboarding
fromSnowBrains
1 month ago

Aspen Winter Games to Bring 65 Children With Cancer to Buttermilk, CO, for Weeklong Adaptive Ski Program - SnowBrains

Sixty-five children with cancer will participate in the 26th Aspen Winter Games, an eight-day adaptive ski program providing free instruction, lodging, and activities alongside medical support.
Medicine
fromESPN.com
4 weeks ago

Steve Emt's incredible journey to a third Paralympics

Steve Emt transformed from paralysis and despair into becoming the most decorated Paralympic curler in U.S. history through determination and discovering wheelchair sports.
Skiing
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Ideson claims Paralympics curling gold for Canada with last shot against China

Canada won the wheelchair curling gold medal at the Winter Paralympics, defeating China 4-3 with a decisive final shot in the eighth end.
Running
fromRunner's World
4 weeks ago

Yes, Slow Charity Runners Are Worthy of Spots in the NYC and Boston Marathons

Charity runners deserve respect for fundraising and completing marathons, not criticism for taking lottery spots from faster runners seeking competitive recognition.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
4 weeks ago

Curling had its moment at the Olympics and now Paralympics. It sparked a curling bonanza in America

Curling viewership surged during the 2026 Winter Olympics, driving thousands of Americans to try the sport at local clubs and learn-to-curl events.
Skiing
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Great haul of China: how table-topping nation rose to be a Winter Paralympic power

China dominates the Winter Paralympics medal table with 33 medals, winning gold in four of six sports, representing a dramatic rise from winning only one medal eight years ago.
Skiing
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Snow joke: Winter Paralympics athletes angry at scheduling as big thaw hits

Rising global temperatures are making March an unreliable season for winter sports, forcing the Winter Paralympics to face dangerous conditions and threatening the viability of future events.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
3 weeks ago

Athlete mocked for saying she's traumatized from rooming with someone she later found out was trans - LGBTQ Nation

Former SJSU volleyball player Brooke Slusser faces social media criticism for claiming trauma from discovering a transgender teammate was trans, despite no negative incidents occurring during their friendship and cohabitation.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Different but the same': how Arsenal are keeping disabled fans in the game

Accessible, well-planned stadium services and targeted initiatives significantly improve matchday experiences and independence for disabled supporters.
Exercise
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

My 15-year-old is training for the 2034 Olympics. We are considering looking for financial sponsors for him.

Gavin Canzano, 15, is a talented aerial skier training with the US Ski Team program, supported by his parents pursuing the 2034 Olympics.
Skiing
fromThe Atlantic
3 weeks ago

Winter Paralympics Photo of the Day: Guided Speed

Visually impaired para-Alpine skiers compete with sighted guides using radio communication to navigate ski runs during Paralympic events.
US politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Doddie Weir's widow takes on cycling challenge for MND charity

The Independent seeks donations to fund on-the-ground journalism while Kathy Weir will cycle 750 miles to raise funds for the My Name'5 Doddie Foundation.
Science
fromNature
1 month ago

My mission to make life more user friendly for the disability community

Josh Miele is a blind scientist and adaptive-technology inventor who uses lived experience, activism, and rule-breaking to advance accessibility and inclusive design.
World news
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

After years of trauma, Amber Glenn and other U.S. stars are grateful skating is changing

Amber Glenn, at 26, becomes the oldest U.S. women's singles Olympic skater since 1928, signaling a shift toward older competitors and greater athlete well-being.
Online marketing
fromReadWrite
1 month ago

FanDuel to become new partners of Special Olympics 2026

FanDuel is partnering with the Special Olympics USA Games as part of efforts to expand sports access and inclusion, debuting at the 2026 Minneapolis Games.
fromFear the Fin
2 months ago

Sharks Foundation and Norcal Special Olympics host unforgetabble field hockey game

"This is my favorite event I'm involved in. I mean, I don't love being a ref, but it's a very special event for everyone," he said. "I think sometimes we get lost in what we do in our day-to-day. We have to give back as role models and mentors. Its important for the San Jose Sharks and the community of San Jose to give back."
National Hockey League
#youth-sports
#lgbtq-athletes
National Hockey League
fromFear the Fin
2 months ago

Sharks Foundation and Norcal Special Olympics host unforgettable field hockey game

San Jose Sharks players and staff partnered with Special Olympics Northern California field hockey athletes for a community game, emphasizing mentorship and active local engagement.
Medicine
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

It felt amazing to be on the start line again': the rugby pro who became paralysed and is aiming for the Paralympic Games

A car crash left a former professional rugby player paralysed from the chest down, necessitating tracheostomy, extensive rehabilitation, identity adjustment, and relearning basic daily tasks.
Fundraising
fromCard Player
1 month ago

Charity Series Of Poker Hosting Las Vegas Tournament To Support Neurodivergent Youth Hockey - Poker News

Charity Series of Poker in Las Vegas raises funds for Golden Chariots Special Hockey to support neurodivergent youth with ice time, equipment and travel.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

In our DNA': Celtic deepen London ties with girls' football initiative

You would not expect to find coaches from the Celtic FC Foundation in Brixton. But even the torrential rain in south London has not stopped them and four local teams from turning out to help launch a programme that will provide girls and young women from underprivileged backgrounds in the local area with a chance to play football. It is one of several initiatives established since the foundation began working in London to mark Celtic's 125th anniversary in 2013.
Soccer (FIFA)
Skiing
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Figure skaters with disabilities seek a place in the Paralympic spotlight

Stef Reid, a Paralympic track and field medalist, is pioneering figure skating for athletes with disabilities, challenging traditional perceptions of who can participate in the sport.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromIndependent
2 months ago

What we learned from 'An Evening With Katie Taylor' event in Killarney - and what she really means to her fans

Katie Taylor's first live 'Evening With' interview revealed fresh insights and underscored the intense, widespread adulation surrounding the Bray boxer.
Medicine
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

I was told I wouldn't walk again. I proved the doctors wrong': the bike-obsessed pensioner who broke his neck and started afresh

An 82-year-old man with a fractured cervical vertebra made progress toward walking through persistent physiotherapy using an active-passive bike, resistance training, and supported walking.
LGBT
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

A safe space: How figure skating became a comfort zone for the LGBTQ+ community amid perilous times

Amber Glenn, a pansexual three-time U.S. champion figure skater, received visible support with American and rainbow flags while overcoming mental-health struggles and coming out publicly.
Skiing
fromDefector
1 month ago

Competitors In The Newest Olympic Sport Will Scale Extraordinary Heights Of Suffering | Defector

Ski mountaineering (skimo) combines uphill skinning, boot-packing, and technical descents to produce extreme cardiovascular and technical demands, debuting as the Olympics' most punishing sport.
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