In case you missed it. Here are this week’s SPORTS ‘N SPOKES weekly roundup.
Read MoreWheels UP! Third-Place Winner
Determined, fun-loving and strong are the words that best describe Adrienne Terrel, our Wheels UP! Photo Contest third-place winner
Read MoreRebuilt From The Ground Up
From a 50-foot fall down a parking garage exhaust shaft to hanging on gymnastic rings at the original Muscle Beach in Calif., it’s been a long road to recovery for Richard Corbett, this year’s Wheels UP! Photo Contest Winner
Read MoreThe Best Athlete at Auburn
Wheelchair basketball player, Mack Johnson may be the best player at Auburn By Cole McCauley Smiles grow from ear to ear, cheers become loud and clear and murmurs of trash talk circulates throughout Beard-Eaves-Memorial Coliseum as Auburn Wheelchair Basketball head coach Robb Taylor commands his players to set up for five-on-five. Among those players […]
Read MoreBehind the Scenes of In Plain Sight
Team USA quad rugby players show their stuff on NCIS: New Orleans and we visit with the cast and crew Those of you familiar with the sport of quad rugby may have noticed a few familiar faces during the opening and closing segments of last week’s episode of NCIS: New Orleans. Members of Team USA […]
Read More2019 Wheelchair Bonspiel Recap
Team Pierce Crowned champions at the 2019 Wheelchair Curling Bonspiel By Jacqueline Benson In late February, Ability360 hosted its annual Wheelchair Curling Bonspiel at the Coyotes Curling Club in Phoenix, Ariz. Six teams, with participants from across the U.S and Canada, gathered to compete for the championship. Seasoned curlers from the Paralympic team played alongside newcomers in […]
Read MoreNWBA Hall of Fame – Class of 2019
The NWBA Hall of Fame Committee has announced the 2019 NWBA Hall of Fame class. By NWBA Staff. The 2019 inductees are a group of eight individuals, who made their name staples in the wheelchair basketball community. This year’s inductees include: Jamie Danskin, of Hermosa Beach, Cal. Doug Garner, of Arlington, Tex. Melvin Juette, […]
Read MoreWheels UP! Photo Contest – Third Place
Daniel Pitaluga’s photo submission caught the judge’s eye with its charm, cuteness and its special message. Online Exclusive posted Friday, November 9, 2018 – 9:44am Daniel Pitaluga’s photo of his child, Joey, was a clear choice for the judges of the Wheels UP! Photo Contest. The 10-week-old fits perfectly in the seat of Daniel’s quad […]
Read MoreWheels UP! Photo Contest – Honorable Mention
Brian Rowland’s wake surfing photo won the 2018 Wheels UP! Photo Contest Online Exclusive posted Tuesday, November 6, 2018 – 10:18am The Wheels UP! Photo Contest included submissions from all around the world, and one international participant really caught the judges’ eyes. Brian Rowland resides in Merrickville, Ontario, Canada which provides him with some […]
Read MorePresent State of Mind
“Joe Stone talks about adaptive paragliding, inclusion for people with disabilities and his foundation Online Exclusive posted Thursday, November 1, 2018 – 2:40pm Following your dreams and your passions is something Joe Stone feels very strongly about. Stone has been an adventure seeker his whole life. He loves sports that give you a rush, sports […]
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