The Big Ten football season kicks off Thursday, and this year will look like never before, with teams now traveling coast to coast for in-conference games.
Why it matters: With the addition of USC, UCLA, Washington and Oregon, the Big Ten now has 18 teams, making it the largest conference.
The Paralympic Games kicked off with a bang in Paris, France, on Wednesday, with the event's first-ever outdoor opening ceremony.
The big picture: Some 4,400 athletes will compete in 549 medal events across 22 sports during the Games, which run from Aug. 28 to Sept. 8. TeamUSA has topped the medal table at nine Paralympic Games — more than any other country.
