Olympics and Paralympics

Hockey dominates, curling splits matches as Minnesotans compete in first events of Winter Paralympics

A snowboarder in red pumps his fist.
Mike Schultz, of the United States, reacts after qualifying in a men's snowboard cross SB-LL1 quarterfinal at the 2026 Winter Paralympics, in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy, Sunday.
Emilio Morenatti | AP