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Central New York Congressmember Claudia Tenney this week called for Denny Kellington, a former Syracuse University football staffer, to be the first trainer inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

Around 23,000 student-athletes in the Central New York region, including Onondaga County, compete in the state high school athletic association's Section III sports, according to the organization's website.

Syracuse stunned Purdue in the final seconds for a 32-29 win. Stephen Sklar recaps an instant classic that has SU off to one of its best starts of the Dino Babers Era.

Eighteen-year-old Raimier Walker has been fighting since he was 8.

The Orange and Wildcats are writing another chapter in what is becoming a classic NCAA women’s lacrosse rivalry Thursday, with a trip to the Final Four on the line.

The game of Quidditch, originally a fictional sport from Harry Potter, makes strides in gender inclusivity through its Title IX and 3/4 rule.

Syracuse and Notre Dame played Saturday's game for mental health awareness. Both programs have lost legends to suicide in the last two years. WAER’s Jacob Morris explores how the Orange and Irish played for something more important than conference bragging rights.

Syracuse held on tight to defeat Georgia Tech 74-73 in overtime. WAER's Jackson Holzer looks back at the matchup.

The Empire State Winter Games began with opening ceremonies in Lake Placid Thursday night. The 21 different sports will be contested through the weekend, including several adaptive sports.

Buddy and Jimmy Boeheim did their part, but they were the only ones who could say that. WAER’s Francesco Simone explains how Syracuse’s supporting cast ruined a sparkling performance of the Boeheim Show against Virginia.