The “Inclusive Sports” games showcase outstanding athletes and even greater stories. Whether competing in Challenger Baseball, sled hockey, adaptive basketball, wheelchair football, or skiing and tennis in the Special Olympics, these athletes embody the true spirit of sport. They represent competition at its purest—demonstrating the courage to overcome challenges, the determination to defy expectations, the character to uphold sportsmanship, and the drive to achieve new levels of excellence.
In collaboration with our partners at sister station WNED in Buffalo, we are excited to bring these inspiring events to our audience on television and streaming on the WCNY YouTube channel. Watch as inclusive sports unite communities, break down barriers, and reveal limitless possibilities. Stay tuned for some of the most exciting, uplifting, and truly remarkable sports coverage around.
Syracuse Challenger Baseball: Game of the WeekSyracuse Challenger Baseball: The Road to Williamsport
Led by Dom Cambareri, Syracuse Challenger Baseball—the oldest and largest team in Little League Baseball’s special needs division—embarks on an unforgettable, first-ever trip to the Little League World Series. Follow the team’s diverse personalities as they share a once-in-a-lifetime experience playing where Little League Baseball was born: Williamsport, Pennsylvania.
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The Weinstein Family Steamers and the LIFEPlan Engines
The Tierney Family Locomotives and the Wild Will’s Saloon Streetcars
The Robert Family Red Diesels and the Harris Beach Murtha Express
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.
