Today on Sports Spectrum, we hear Pittsburgh Pirates relief pitcher Matt Capps talk about his disappointment, as a minor leaguer, when he was shifted from his dream of being a starting pitcher to a new and unwelcome role in the bullpen. His initial disappointment, however, became a terrific gift, as this shift rapidly accelerated his…
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Read More »The United States finished just shy of the century mark. The USA finished with 99 total medals at the Paralympic Games in Beijing. It’s been our privilege to provide you with information during the Olympic and Paralympic Games from Beijing. We close out with comments from
Read More »The closing ceremony for the thirteenth Paralympic Games was everything you would expect. There was also an Iraqi war veteran carrying the flag of the United States. Swimmer Melissa Stockwell was given that honor. The Minneapolis native lost her left leg to a road side bomb. Stockwell competed in three events for Team USA at…
Read More »The 13th Paralympic games saw 279 world records broken and 339 Paralympic records go down. In addition, 79 countries and regions won medals in Beijing during the Paralympic games, also a record. Be sure and listen to some of the Paralympic athletes.
Read More »The 2008 Beijing Paralympics closing ceremony will be held September 17, 2008 at 8:00 PM (Beijing Time). The directors of closing ceremony pledge the performances will be spectacular.
Read More »September 17—Thus far Team USA has won a total of 98 medals. This is the eleventh and final day of the 2008 Paralympics. Besides the closing ceremonies, competition events being held include:
Read More »September 16—More medals for the United States at the 2008 Summer Paralympics. Team USA has won a total of 92 Paralympic medals. Events being held on tenth day of competition include:
Read More »September 15—Events being held on day nine of the 2008 Paralympics include:
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