Mining City hosts three-day statewide basketball tournament Nov 6, 2009
Bob Norbie, president and CEO of Montana Special Olympics of Great Falls, said the organization serves more than 2,000 athletes with disabilities and offers 120 different programs across Montana. "We help people who have intellectual disabilities, who display some sort of cognitive delay," Norbie said. (Montana Standard, MT)
Top Article: Big Games Hunting Oct 22, 2009
With this 00004000 view, athletes with disabilities were invited to take part in the Victoria Games of 1994. This decision sparked a major controversy when the Australian chef de mission Arthur Turnstall called it an "embarrassment". (India Times, India)
Filmmaker sues to shoot Open wheelchair tennis Sep 9, 2009
"While I do not fault the broadcasters for doing what, at present, they view as commercially viable, the USTA cannot have a policy that has the result of discriminating against these outstanding athletes with disabilities.". USTA spokesman Chris Widmaier said his organization limits filming of matches to the three television companies that have contracts with them. (ESPN -- Tennis)
Editorial: Eunice Kennedy Shrivers mission lives on Aug 20, 2009
It is now the largest competition for athletes with disabilities, drawing more than a million competitors in more than 160 countries every year. Shriver also worked on quelling juvenile delinquency and stamping out poverty. (Hamilton Wenham Chronicle, MA)
Eunice Kennedy Shriver Aug 12, 2009
"I love to be with my special friends, and I like to learn from them and their persistence, and their guts, and their courage," Shriver said of her work with athletes with disabilities. "This is the future.". (ABC News)
More than medals May 29, 2009
Sam practiced for the Special Olympics with the Eagles soccer team, a group of 20 Utah County athletes with disabilities. The team was coached by volunteer coach Derek Price. (The Daily Universe, UT)
Jacket Student-Athletes To Assist Saturday Wheelchair Basketball Event Mar 28, 2009
The event will include a fast-paced game of wheelchair basketball featuring local athletes with disabilities as well as celebrities using sport wheelchairs for the first time. In addition to the game there will be food, fun, music and other activities. (Ramblinwreck.com)
Local Boy to Appear on 'Ellen' Show Mar 25, 2009
" Basketball ... Is big at the Downtown YMCA. WASHINGTON DC. The post office finds itself battered by the economy. So it's offering early retirement to 150,000 workers, cutting management and closing offices. A man died early Saturday morning after being struck by a taxi cab on East Avenue. President Barack Obama has apologized to the chairman of the Special Olympics for his late-night talk show appearance where he equated his bowling skills to those of athletes with disabilities. Appearing on... (R News)
Obama apologizes for Special Olympics gaffe Mar 24, 2009
Know where you're eating tonight. Our BRAND NEW Dining Guide is now open for business. (Waterloo Courier, IO)
Obama Backpedals After Leno Gaffe Mar 23, 2009
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Barack Obama has apologized to the chairman of the Special Olympics for his late-night talk show quip equating his bowling skills to those of athletes with disabilities. Appearing on "The Tonight Show" Thursday, the president told host Jay Leno he'd been practicing at the White House's bowling alley but wasn't happy with his score of 129. (WTVR.com, VA)
Guv Defends Obama After TV Gaffe Mar 22, 2009
On the flight back to Washington Thursday night, a White House spokesman insisted the president meant no offense to the group or its 200 million athletes with disabilities. Even before the taped interview aired, Obama called Special Olympics Chairman Tim Shriver from Air Force One to apologize for the remark. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Politics)
Obama plan may 'bankrupt' US Mar 22, 2009
Barack Obama apologises to chairman of Special Olympics for his late-night talk show quip equating his bowling skills to those of athletes with disabilities. More video. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
President apologizes for gaffe Mar 22, 2009
Sunday, March 22, 2009. Appearing on The Tonight Show Thursday, the president told host Jay Leno he d been practicing at the White House s bowling alley but wasn t happy with his score of 129. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
