The 2026 Special Olympics USA Games opened in Minneapolis with thousands of athletes celebrating together. The ceremony highlighted vibrant dancing, unifying moments, and powerful speeches that reminded attendees of the value of joy. Athletes from every ...

After months of preparation, Special Olympics athletes across the country are getting ready to head to the 2026 USA Games in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Organizers we spoke to said they are excited for the athletes to have the opportunity to show off years of hard work.

This time in track and field, Lucy Haugland is competing in the 400, 800 and 1,500 meters in front of a hometown crowd.

The first Special Olympics Summer Games in Ohio was held in 1971 and involved about 80 young men and women. Last month, thousands participated in 2026 event.

The Arizona Cardinals have used their team plane in the offseason to do some good. Partnering with the team's affiliate Gridiron Air, they joined the Special Olympics Airlift and sent more than 140 athletes and coaches from Arizona to Minneapolis for the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games.

The Olympic ski champion, 41, shared footage of herself rebuilding strength in the gym after suffering an accident in February. See details.

Twin Cities and thrilled to be part of the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games. Organizers say the games could have an economic impact of $70 million in the metro.

The Special Olympics Airlift, organized by Textron Aviation, uses aircraft from across the country to transport Special Olympics athletes and coaches to the games.

The involvement of NFL players in flag football for the 2028 Summer Olympics has been a topic of discussion for quite some time. NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell’s announcement has only added fuel to the debate.