Travelers at George Bush Intercontinental Airport - IAH - did a double-take this week when Houston Texans wide receiver Nico Collins and running back Dare Ogunbowale showed up ready to trade their jerseys for United Airlines name badges. The two players spent the day learning the ropes from United Airlines’ Special Olympics Service Ambassadors - the SOSAs - and yes, it was every bit as heartwarming, funny, and inspiring as it sounds.

The NFL draft kicks off Thursday night and Miami quarterback Cam Ward is still the overwhelming favorite to be selected with the No. 1 overall pick by the Tennessee Titans.

Court records revealed the coach told the parent to "make the check payable to 'Jeri Flores' instead of directly to Special Olympics Team." The other parent then started hearing rumors about the coach having a history of mishandling funds.

KPRC 2 is hearing that the Katy WolfPack Special Olympics team won their competition in Dallas and we'd like to extend our congratulations to the team.

The Special Olympics has dropped a coronavirus vaccine mandate for its games in Orlando after Florida moved to fine the organization $27.5 million for violating a state law against such requirements.

(Gary Schottle via AP)Gary Schottle arrived in time to see the other kids in line hitting and jumping on his young son. Special Olympics changed everything. Special Olympics has since branched out to more than 170 countries, empowering more than 5 million athletes who had often been cast aside. In 20 years of Special Olympics competition, Tank's confidence has soared, his leadership spreading across playing fields, the Houston area and beyond. Once one of the bullied, he has become a living embodiment of the Special Olympics message.