At the Paralympics, the crowd goes completely silent for one sport. Hushed fans wait as players hurl a ball toward the opposing team’s goal. When someone scores, the stadium erupts in cheers and ...

PARIS — A soft voice from the loudspeaker reminds the restless crowd: “Shhh. Shhh.” The whistle blows. Suddenly, spectators fall silent and even the slightest noise echoes through the Eiffel Tower ...

PARIS (AP) — The United States’ men’s goalball team recorded its first victory of the 2024 Paralympics with a tight 5-4 victory over France on Saturday. An arena full of fans supported the French team ...

Four thousand athletes representing more than 150 nations have gathered in Paris to kick off the 16th edition of the Paralympic Games. There are a total of 549 gold medals up for grabs in 22 sports, ...

I settled back on my couch one Sunday afternoon recently to watch some of the best athletes in the world ply their craft. I didn’t watch a football or baseball game, although I have watched or covered ...

San Diego Goalball is a Paralympic team sport for people with visual impairments that is rapidly growing in San Diego County, providing connection, confidence and belonging to its players.

Copyright 2024 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. A group of fans shush the crowd as the "Shh Cam" scans the audience during the mens' United States versus ...