U.S. men’s goalball and wheelchair rugby win and Park adds to shooting medal count

PARIS (AP) — The United States’ men’s goalball team recorded its first victory of the 2024 Paralympics with a tight 5-4 victory over France on Saturday. An arena full of fans supported the French team loudly with flags and chants, but the Americans held off a comeback late in the second half.

Three-time U.S. Paralympian Matt Simpson said he appreciated the electrifying atmosphere that the crowd generated.

“Anytime we get the chance to put our sport on the world stage, it’s really...