WCNY is excited to cover the “World of Adaptive Sports.” These games feature outstanding athletes and even greater stories. Whether playing Challenger Baseball, sled hockey, adaptive basketball, wheelchair football, or competing in skiing or tennis in the Special Olympics, these athletes embody the best of sport.
They showcase competition in its purest form: the courage to confront challenges, the will to defy expectations, the character to display sportsmanship, and the drive to reach new levels of excellence. Working with our partners at sister station WNED in Buffalo, we are thrilled to bring these events to our audience on television and streaming on the WCNY YouTube channel. Watch as adaptive sports bring our communities together, shatter stigmas, and open our eyes to true possibilities. Stay tuned for some of the most enjoyable, fun, and inspiring sports around.
Syracuse Challenger Baseball: Game of the Week
As the largest single-district Little League International Challenger Baseball program in the country, Syracuse Challenger Baseball brings together players, parents, and volunteers of all ages for a rewarding experience. The league fosters friendships while celebrating players’ resilience. WCNY is excited to record and air a game of the league each week! The “Syracuse Challenger Baseball: Game of the Week” specials will air every Sunday at 3 p.m. from June 30 through Aug. 18. Tune in to witness the joy of players with special needs as adaptive sports provide opportunities to form close bonds, overcome obstacles, and lead their teams to victory!
2024 Challenger Exhibition Game at the Little League World Series
In its 22nd year, the Little League Challenger Division Exhibition Game continues to be one of the most memorable events, bringing together two outstanding local Little League programs for a morning of fun competition. The teams earning the trip to Williamsport, Pennsylvania to compete in the 2024 Little League Challenger Division Exhibition Game are from Manalapan, New Jersey and Mission Viejo, California.
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2024 Special Olympics Basketball
2024 Challenger Exhibition Game at the Little League World Series
Cicero North Syracuse Optimist Club vs. Arc of Onondaga
C. Michael Exteriors vs. Exceptional Family Resources
DeFrancisco & Falgiatano Personal Injury Lawyers Mets vs. Judge Parker J. Stone Family Yankees
NALC CNY Merged Branch #134 vs. The Teamster Horsemen Chapter 18 Motorcycle Club
2024 Special Olympics New York State Winter Games
Tierney Family Locomotives vs. OneGroup Subways
The Weinstein Family Steamers vs. Harris Beach PLLC Express
Wild Wills Saloon Streetcars vs. The Gem Monorails
The Robert Family Diesels vs. LIFEPlan Engines
Syracuse Challenger Baseball: The Road To Williamsport
2024 Special Olympics Basketball
The Onondaga Cougars and Wildcats, traveled to Ithaca for the New York State Special Olympics basketball games. Led by Number 43 Frankie Reale and his teammates, the Cougars secured a victory against the GV Cavaliers. Meanwhile, the Wildcats, despite an impressive first half led by shooter Harry Dydo, couldn’t overcome injuries, and ultimately fell to the Commack Sharks.
2024 Special Olympics New York State Winter Games
On Saturday, Feb. 24, 2024, approximately 600 athletes and coaches from across New York participated in the 2024 Special Olympics New York State Winter Games. The athletes competed in four events: floorball, alpine skiing, figure skating, and snowshoeing. These events brought people together and provided athletes with the opportunity to compete in authentic sports, showcasing their talents and strengths. WCNY is excited to bring viewers an in-depth look at the Games. Tune in to see these athletes experience personal victories and overcome challenges.
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USAWFL Buffalo Tournament 2023 Championship Game
Greater Buffalo Adaptive Sports hosts the USA Wheelchair Football League Tournament in Buffalo, NY. The championship game pits the Dallas Cowboys against the Kansas City Chiefs, with both teams boasting a 4-0 record in tournament play.
