<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8" ?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:s="https://cornellbigred.com/services/xml_schema/story" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/"><channel><title>Cornell University Athletics</title><link>https://cornellbigred.com/rss.aspx?path=general</link><description>Latest news items for Cornell University Athletics</description><atom:link href="https://cornellbigred.com/rss?path=general" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /><managingEditor>kjz3@cornell.edu (Cornell University Athletics)</managingEditor><language>en-us</language><ttl>60</ttl><item><title>Ivy League Cancels Basketball Tournaments, Limits Spectators In All Sporting Events</title><link>https://cornellbigred.com/news/2020/3/10/general-ivy-league-cancels-basketball-tournaments-limits-spectators-in-all-sporting-events.aspx</link><guid>https://cornellbigred.com/news/2020/3/10/general-ivy-league-cancels-basketball-tournaments-limits-spectators-in-all-sporting-events.aspx</guid><category>General</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Coronavirus update, 2020 from the Ivy League" src="https://cornellbigred.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_rss&image_path=/images/2020/3/10/coronavirus.jpg" /><br /><br />PRINCETON, N.J. – With the health of students as well as the campus and the general community in mind, the Ivy League Presidents have decided to cancel the upcoming Ivy League Men's and Women's Basketball Tournaments. The League's regular season champions, Princeton women and Yale men, are the automatic qualifiers to the NCAA Tournaments.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://cornellbigred.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_rss&amp;image_path=/images/2020/3/10/coronavirus.jpg" /><media:content url="https://cornellbigred.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_rss&amp;image_path=/images/2020/3/10/coronavirus.jpg"><media:title>Coronavirus update, 2020 from the Ivy League</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://cornellbigred.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_rss&amp;image_path=/images/2020/3/10/coronavirus.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2020 11:30:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>36</s:sport_id><s:story_id>50458</s:story_id></item><item><title>Grady '19 Aids U.S. Men's Four to First Olympic Gold in M4- Since 1960</title><link>https://cornellbigred.com/news/2024/8/1/grady-koszyk-2024-olympics-finals-recap.aspx</link><guid>https://cornellbigred.com/news/2024/8/1/grady-koszyk-2024-olympics-finals-recap.aspx</guid><category>Men's Rowing - Heavyweight, Men's Rowing - Lightweight, General</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Cornell men's heavyweight rowing alum Michael Grady '19 carries oars across his shoulders and holds his gold medal in his right hand after claiming first place in the men's four at the Vaires-sur-Marne Nautical Stadium on Thursday, Aug. 1, 2024, at the 2024 Olympics." src="https://cornellbigred.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_rss&image_path=/images/2024/8/1/0801ParisThurRow2k240.jpg" /><br /><br />PARIS — For the first time since 1960, the United States men's four has won gold at the Olympics. The Americans' historic victory early Thursday afternoon at the Vaires-sur-Marne Nautical Stadium was aided by Cornell heavyweight rowing alum Michael Grady '19, who was making his second appearance in the Olympics — both with the U.S. men's four.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://cornellbigred.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_rss&amp;image_path=/images/2024/8/1/0801ParisThurRow2k240.jpg" /><media:content url="https://cornellbigred.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_rss&amp;image_path=/images/2024/8/1/0801ParisThurRow2k240.jpg"><media:title>Cornell men's heavyweight rowing alum Michael Grady '19 carries oars across his shoulders and holds his gold medal in his right hand after claiming first place in the men's four at the Vaires-sur-Marne Nautical Stadium on Thursday, Aug. 1, 2024, at the 2024 Olympics.</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://cornellbigred.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_rss&amp;image_path=/images/2024/8/1/0801ParisThurRow2k240.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Thu, 1 Aug 2024 11:30:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>36</s:sport_id><s:story_id>85582</s:story_id></item><item><title>Cornell Launches Big Red Champions Challenge to Unlock $500,000 in Support for Student-Athletes</title><link>https://cornellbigred.com/news/2026/5/4/baseball-cornell-launches-big-red-champions-challenge-to-unlock-500-000-in-support-for-student-athletes.aspx</link><guid>https://cornellbigred.com/news/2026/5/4/baseball-cornell-launches-big-red-champions-challenge-to-unlock-500-000-in-support-for-student-athletes.aspx</guid><category>Baseball, Men's Basketball, Men's Cross Country, Football, Men's Golf, Men's Ice Hockey, Men's Lacrosse, Men's Polo, Men's Rowing - Heavyweight, Men's Rowing - Lightweight, Men's Soccer, Sprint Football, Men's Squash, Men's Swimming &amp; Diving, Men's Tennis, Men's Track &amp; Field, Wrestling, Women's Basketball, Women's Cross Country, Equestrian, Fencing, Field Hockey, Women's Gymnastics, Women's Ice Hockey, Women's Lacrosse, Women's Polo, Women's Rowing, Women's Soccer, Softball, Women's Squash, Women's Swimming &amp; Diving, Women's Tennis, Women's Track &amp; Field, Volleyball, General, Big Red Kids Club, Men's Gymnastics, Sailing, Athletic Tickets, Facilities, Big Red Bios, Leadership Institute, Sports Nutrition, Far Above, Fencing Practice Players, Athletics, Strength &amp; Conditioning, Athletic Alumni Affairs and Development</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Graphic promoting the Big Red Champions Challenge in May of 2026 featuring the text Make Your Gift, Make an Impact" src="https://cornellbigred.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_rss&image_path=/images/2026/5/1/ChampionsChallengeSocialV1.png" /><br /><br />ITHACA, N.Y. -- The Cornell University Department of Athletics & Physical Education has launched the Big Red Champions Challenge, a limited-time giving opportunity that will triple the impact of donor support for student-athletes across all 37 varsity programs.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://cornellbigred.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_rss&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/1/ChampionsChallengeSocialV1.png" /><media:content url="https://cornellbigred.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_rss&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/1/ChampionsChallengeSocialV1.png"><media:title>Graphic promoting the Big Red Champions Challenge in May of 2026 featuring the text "Make Your Gift, Make an Impact"</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://cornellbigred.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_rss&amp;image_path=/images/2026/5/1/ChampionsChallengeSocialV1.png" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Mon, 4 May 2026 09:00:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>2</s:sport_id><s:story_id>88574</s:story_id></item><item><title>Cornell Athletics Celebrates Launch of Big Red Champions Council</title><link>https://cornellbigred.com/news/2026/4/17/baseball-cornell-athletics-celebrates-launch-of-big-red-champions-council.aspx</link><guid>https://cornellbigred.com/news/2026/4/17/baseball-cornell-athletics-celebrates-launch-of-big-red-champions-council.aspx</guid><category>Baseball, Men's Basketball, Men's Cross Country, Football, Men's Golf, Men's Ice Hockey, Men's Lacrosse, Men's Polo, Men's Rowing - Heavyweight, Men's Rowing - Lightweight, Men's Soccer, Sprint Football, Men's Squash, Men's Swimming &amp; Diving, Men's Tennis, Men's Track &amp; Field, Wrestling, Women's Basketball, Women's Cross Country, Equestrian, Fencing, Field Hockey, Women's Gymnastics, Women's Ice Hockey, Women's Lacrosse, Women's Polo, Women's Rowing, Women's Soccer, Softball, Women's Squash, Women's Swimming &amp; Diving, Women's Tennis, Women's Track &amp; Field, Volleyball, General, Big Red Kids Club, Men's Gymnastics, Sailing, Athletic Tickets, Facilities, Big Red Bios, Leadership Institute, Sports Nutrition, Far Above, Fencing Practice Players, Athletics, Strength &amp; Conditioning, Athletic Alumni Affairs and Development</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Introduction of the Big Red Champions Council (BRCC) by way of a graphic for CornellBigRed.com." src="https://cornellbigred.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_rss&image_path=/images/2026/4/15/BRCC2.png" /><br /><br />ITHACA, N.Y. -- The Cornell University Department of Athletics and Physical Education proudly announces the formation of the Big Red Champions Council (BRCC), a new advisory body composed of distinguished alumni, donors, and friends committed to strengthening the future of Cornell Athletics, enhancing the student-athlete experience, and deepening lifelong engagement with the Big Red.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://cornellbigred.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_rss&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/15/BRCC2.png" /><media:content url="https://cornellbigred.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_rss&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/15/BRCC2.png"><media:title>Introduction of the Big Red Champions Council (BRCC) by way of a graphic for CornellBigRed.com.</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://cornellbigred.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_rss&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/15/BRCC2.png" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 11:00:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>2</s:sport_id><s:story_id>88455</s:story_id></item><item><title>Athletics Launches "Big Red Exchange" to Connect Student-Athletes and Businesses for NIL Opportunities</title><link>https://cornellbigred.com/news/2026/4/15/baseball-athletics-launches-big-red-exchange-to-connect-student-athletes-and-businesses-for-nil-opportunities.aspx</link><guid>https://cornellbigred.com/news/2026/4/15/baseball-athletics-launches-big-red-exchange-to-connect-student-athletes-and-businesses-for-nil-opportunities.aspx</guid><category>Baseball, Men's Basketball, Men's Cross Country, Football, Men's Golf, Men's Ice Hockey, Men's Lacrosse, Men's Polo, Men's Rowing - Heavyweight, Men's Rowing - Lightweight, Men's Soccer, Sprint Football, Men's Squash, Men's Swimming &amp; Diving, Men's Tennis, Men's Track &amp; Field, Wrestling, Women's Basketball, Women's Cross Country, Equestrian, Fencing, Field Hockey, Women's Gymnastics, Women's Ice Hockey, Women's Lacrosse, Women's Polo, Women's Rowing, Women's Soccer, Softball, Women's Squash, Women's Swimming &amp; Diving, Women's Tennis, Women's Track &amp; Field, Volleyball, General, Big Red Kids Club, Men's Gymnastics, Sailing, Athletic Tickets, Facilities, Big Red Bios, Leadership Institute, Sports Nutrition, Far Above, Fencing Practice Players, Athletics, Strength &amp; Conditioning, Athletic Alumni Affairs and Development</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Cornell University Athletics and Physical Education, in partnership with Teamworks Influencer, has launched Big Red Exchange, the department's official Name, Image and Likeness (NIL) marketplace designed to connect Cornell student-athletes with businesses, brands and community partners." src="https://cornellbigred.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_rss&image_path=/images/2026/4/15/Cornell_Blog.png" /><br /><br />ITHACA, N.Y. -- Cornell University Athletics and Physical Education, in partnership with Teamworks Influencer, has launched Big Red Exchange, the department's official Name, Image and Likeness (NIL) marketplace designed to connect Cornell student-athletes with businesses, brands and community partners.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://cornellbigred.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_rss&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/15/Cornell_Blog.png" /><media:content url="https://cornellbigred.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_rss&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/15/Cornell_Blog.png"><media:title>Cornell University Athletics and Physical Education, in partnership with Teamworks Influencer, has launched Big Red Exchange, the department's official Name, Image and Likeness (NIL) marketplace designed to connect Cornell student-athletes with businesses, brands and community partners.</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://cornellbigred.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_rss&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/15/Cornell_Blog.png" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 13:00:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>2</s:sport_id><s:story_id>88454</s:story_id></item><item><title>Cornell Athletics Leads the Way on another successful Cornell Giving Day</title><link>https://cornellbigred.com/news/2026/3/13/general-giving-day-recap.aspx</link><guid>https://cornellbigred.com/news/2026/3/13/general-giving-day-recap.aspx</guid><category>General</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="GIving Day 2026 post graphic" src="https://cornellbigred.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_rss&image_path=/images/2026/3/13/PostDay_X.png" /><br /><br />ITHACA, N.Y. -- Cornell Athletics once again led all colleges and units across Cornell University on Cornell Giving Day, raising a record $2,683,279 from 6,439 donors in a powerful 24-hour celebration of Big Red pride and philanthropy. This total marked the highest Giving Day performance across the university and was bolstered by nearly $1 million in match and challenge dollars provided by generous lead donors, helping fuel momentum and maximize impact throughout the day.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://cornellbigred.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_rss&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/13/PostDay_X.png" /><media:content url="https://cornellbigred.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_rss&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/13/PostDay_X.png"><media:title>GIving Day 2026 post graphic</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://cornellbigred.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_rss&amp;image_path=/images/2026/3/13/PostDay_X.png" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 12:00:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>36</s:sport_id><s:story_id>88259</s:story_id></item></channel></rss>