Sports News Report
League: OlympicsSport: OlympicsCountry: GlobalCategory: Scores & Results

Arizona Cardinals transport athletes to Special Olympics in Minnesota

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 19, 2026, 10:21 PM

Last updated Jun 19, 2026

Arizona Cardinals transport athletes to Special Olympics in Minnesota
Summary

The Arizona Cardinals have flown over 140 athletes and coaches from Arizona to Minneapolis for the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games. The team utilized a Boeing 777 for the airlift, which took off from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport on June 19. This initiative is part of their support for Special Olympics Arizona, one of the beneficiaries of the Cardinals’ recent fundraising event, the 'Cardinals Climb,' which raised $2 million. The return trip is scheduled for June 27.

Source Links
Yahoo Sports
By the Numbers
  • •Cardinals supported over 140 athletes for the Special Olympics USA Games.
  • •The airlift occurred on June 19 from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport.
  • •The team raised $2 million for Special Olympics Arizona earlier this year.
  • •Return flight to Arizona is planned for June 27.
Latest Updates
  • 10:21 PMYahoo Sports — Arizona Digest. Cardinals lend wings to Special Olympics Arizona
What they're saying
"

A roundup of Arizona sports news and events during the summer of 2026.

Related Teams & Leagues
OlympicsOlympics

Sources

External links

Original reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.

Related Stories

Last 14 days