<?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=mcross&amp;view=default</link><description>Latest news items for Cornell University Athletics</description><atom:link href="https://cornellbigred.com/rss?path=mcross&amp;view=default" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /><managingEditor>kjz3@cornell.edu (Cornell University Athletics)</managingEditor><language>en-us</language><ttl>60</ttl><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>Mandirola Earns All-Region Honors as Cornell Men Place Ninth at NCAA Northeast Regional</title><link>https://cornellbigred.com/news/2025/11/14/mens-cross-country-mandirola-earns-all-region-honors-as-cornell-men-place-ninth-at-ncaa-northeast-regional.aspx</link><guid>https://cornellbigred.com/news/2025/11/14/mens-cross-country-mandirola-earns-all-region-honors-as-cornell-men-place-ninth-at-ncaa-northeast-regional.aspx</guid><category>Men's Cross Country</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Men's XC Competes at Northeast Regionals 2025" src="https://cornellbigred.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_rss&image_path=/images/2025/11/14/IMG_4931.JPG" /><br /><br />HOPKINTON, N.H. — The Cornell men's cross country team secured a ninth-place finish at the NCAA Division I Northeast Region Championships on Friday at the Hopkinton Fairgrounds. The performance was highlighted by a top 20 All-Region finish from sophomore Griffin Mandirola in his collegiate 10k debut.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://cornellbigred.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_rss&amp;image_path=/images/2025/11/14/IMG_4931.JPG" /><media:content url="https://cornellbigred.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_rss&amp;image_path=/images/2025/11/14/IMG_4931.JPG"><media:title>Men's XC Competes at Northeast Regionals 2025</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://cornellbigred.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_rss&amp;image_path=/images/2025/11/14/IMG_4931.JPG" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Fri, 14 Nov 2025 19:33:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>4</s:sport_id><s:story_id>87607</s:story_id></item><item><title>Men’s Cross Country Heads to NCAA Northeast Regional Championships</title><link>https://cornellbigred.com/news/2025/11/12/mens-cross-country-mens-cross-country-heads-to-ncaa-northeast-regional-championships.aspx</link><guid>https://cornellbigred.com/news/2025/11/12/mens-cross-country-mens-cross-country-heads-to-ncaa-northeast-regional-championships.aspx</guid><category>Men's Cross Country</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Matthew O'Brien" src="https://cornellbigred.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_rss&image_path=/images/2025/11/12/COR-1077.jpg" /><br /><br />Contoocook, N.H. — The Cornell men's cross country team will head to Boston College to compete at the NCAA Northeast Regional Championships on Friday, November 14, 2025.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://cornellbigred.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_rss&amp;image_path=/images/2025/11/12/COR-1077.jpg" /><media:content url="https://cornellbigred.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_rss&amp;image_path=/images/2025/11/12/COR-1077.jpg"><media:title>Matthew O'Brien</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://cornellbigred.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_rss&amp;image_path=/images/2025/11/12/COR-1077.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Wed, 12 Nov 2025 16:15:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>4</s:sport_id><s:story_id>87597</s:story_id></item><item><title>Mandirola, Abbaraju Earn Second Team All-Ivy; Canaday Named Academic All-Ivy</title><link>https://cornellbigred.com/news/2025/11/6/mens-cross-country-mandirola-abbaraju-earn-second-team-all-ivy-canaday-named-academic-all-ivy.aspx</link><guid>https://cornellbigred.com/news/2025/11/6/mens-cross-country-mandirola-abbaraju-earn-second-team-all-ivy-canaday-named-academic-all-ivy.aspx</guid><category>Men's Cross Country</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Men's XC All-Ivy 2025" src="https://cornellbigred.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_rss&image_path=/images/2025/11/6/men_s_all_ivy.png" /><br /><br />ITHACA, N.Y. — Sophomore Griffin Mandirola and junior Aryan Abbaraju of Cornell men's cross country have been named Second Team All-Ivy following standout performances at the Ivy League Heptagonal Championships on Friday, Oct. 31, 2025. Junior Tyler Canaday earned Academic All-Ivy recognition for his excellence both on the course and in the classroom.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://cornellbigred.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_rss&amp;image_path=/images/2025/11/6/men_s_all_ivy.png" /><media:content url="https://cornellbigred.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_rss&amp;image_path=/images/2025/11/6/men_s_all_ivy.png"><media:title>Men's XC All-Ivy 2025</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://cornellbigred.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_rss&amp;image_path=/images/2025/11/6/men_s_all_ivy.png" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Thu, 6 Nov 2025 13:00:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>4</s:sport_id><s:story_id>87551</s:story_id></item></channel></rss>