<?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=wten&amp;view=default</link><description>Latest news items for Cornell University Athletics</description><atom:link href="https://cornellbigred.com/rss?path=wten&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>Ryndin Leads Four Honored With All-Ivy Accolades in Women's Tennis</title><link>https://cornellbigred.com/news/2026/4/23/ryndin-leads-four-honored-with-all-ivy-accolades-in-womens-tennis.aspx</link><guid>https://cornellbigred.com/news/2026/4/23/ryndin-leads-four-honored-with-all-ivy-accolades-in-womens-tennis.aspx</guid><category>Women's Tennis</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Michelle Ryndin (left) and Sage Loudon celebrate after winning a point in doubles. The duo were named to the 2026 All-Ivy first-team in doubles." src="https://cornellbigred.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_rss&image_path=/images/2026/4/23/CLS_2025040200074.JPG" /><br /><br />ITHACA, N.Y. -- Junior Michelle Ryndin earned first-team All-Ivy League honors in both singles and doubles to headline four Cornell selections announced Thursday by the league office.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://cornellbigred.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_rss&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/23/CLS_2025040200074.JPG" /><media:content url="https://cornellbigred.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_rss&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/23/CLS_2025040200074.JPG"><media:title>Michelle Ryndin (left) and Sage Loudon celebrate after winning a point in doubles. The duo were named to the 2026 All-Ivy first-team in doubles.</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://cornellbigred.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_rss&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/23/CLS_2025040200074.JPG" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 15:00:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>33</s:sport_id><s:story_id>88531</s:story_id></item><item><title>Women's Tennis Closes Season With 4-2 Road Upset of #69 Harvard</title><link>https://cornellbigred.com/news/2026/4/19/womens-tennis-closes-season-with-4-2-road-upset-of-69-harvard.aspx</link><guid>https://cornellbigred.com/news/2026/4/19/womens-tennis-closes-season-with-4-2-road-upset-of-69-harvard.aspx</guid><category>Women's Tennis</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Michelle Ryndin and interim head coach Spencer Furman chat between points during Cornell's match with Yale on Saturday, April 4, 2026 at Reis Tennis Center in Ithaca, N.Y." src="https://cornellbigred.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_rss&image_path=/images/2026/4/6/DSC07886.JPG" /><br /><br />CAMBRIDGE, Mass. -- The Cornell women's tennis team closed the 2025-26 season on a high note with a 4-2 victory over No. 69 Harvard on Sunday at the Beren Tennis Center. The Big Red earned its first Ivy League win of the season, finishing 8-12 overall (1-6 Ivy) under interim head coach Spencer Furman, while the Crimson fell to 12-10 (2-5 Ivy). The win also snapped Harvard's 10-match streak in the series.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://cornellbigred.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_rss&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/6/DSC07886.JPG" /><media:content url="https://cornellbigred.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_rss&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/6/DSC07886.JPG"><media:title>Michelle Ryndin and interim head coach Spencer Furman chat between points during Cornell's match with Yale on Saturday, April 4, 2026 at Reis Tennis Center in Ithaca, N.Y.</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://cornellbigred.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_rss&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/6/DSC07886.JPG" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2026 17:10:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>33</s:sport_id><s:story_id>88484</s:story_id></item><item><title>Women's Tennis Drops Matchup at #62 Dartmouth</title><link>https://cornellbigred.com/news/2026/4/18/womens-tennis-drops-matchup-at-62-dartmouth.aspx</link><guid>https://cornellbigred.com/news/2026/4/18/womens-tennis-drops-matchup-at-62-dartmouth.aspx</guid><category>Women's Tennis</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="The Cornell women's tennis team competes against Syracuse on Jan. 17, 2026 in Syracuse, N.Y." src="https://cornellbigred.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_rss&image_path=/images/2026/1/17/DSC00397.jpg" /><br /><br />HANOVER, N.H. -- The Cornell women's tennis team dropped a 4-0 decision to No. 62 Dartmouth on Saturday at the Boss Tennis Center. The Big Red fell to 7-12 (0-6 Ivy League), while the Big Green improved to 14-7 (3-3 Ivy).]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://cornellbigred.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_rss&amp;image_path=/images/2026/1/17/DSC00397.jpg" /><media:content url="https://cornellbigred.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_rss&amp;image_path=/images/2026/1/17/DSC00397.jpg"><media:title>The Cornell women's tennis team competes against Syracuse on Jan. 17, 2026 in Syracuse, N.Y.</media:title></media:content><enclosure url="https://cornellbigred.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_rss&amp;image_path=/images/2026/1/17/DSC00397.jpg" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 18:10:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>33</s:sport_id><s:story_id>88478</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>Women's Tennis Closes Season on Road Against Nationally-Ranked Foes</title><link>https://cornellbigred.com/news/2026/4/16/womens-tennis-closes-season-on-road-against-nationally-ranked-foes.aspx</link><guid>https://cornellbigred.com/news/2026/4/16/womens-tennis-closes-season-on-road-against-nationally-ranked-foes.aspx</guid><category>Women's Tennis</category><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Victoria Zhao of the Cornell women's tennis team hits a shot during the Big Red's match with Yale on April 4, 2026 at Reis Tennis Center in Ithaca, N.Y." src="https://cornellbigred.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_rss&image_path=/images/2026/4/15/DSC07925.JPG" /><br /><br />ITHACA, N.Y. -- The Cornell women's tennis team will close out the 2025-26 season on the road against a pair of nationally-ranked Ivy League opponents when it meets No. 62 Dartmouth and No. 69 Harvard. The Big Red and the Big Green will square off on Saturday, April 18 before traveling to face the Crimson on Sunday, April 19. Both matches will begin at 1 p.m.]]></description><media:thumbnail url="https://cornellbigred.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_rss&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/15/DSC07925.JPG" /><media:content url="https://cornellbigred.com/common/controls/image_handler.aspx?thumb_prefix=rp_rss&amp;image_path=/images/2026/4/15/DSC07925.JPG"><media:title>Victoria Zhao of the Cornell women's tennis team hits a shot during the Big Red's match with Yale on April 4, 2026 at Reis Tennis Center in Ithaca, N.Y.</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/DSC07925.JPG" length="1" type="image/jpg" /><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 13:00:00 EST</pubDate><s:sport_id>33</s:sport_id><s:story_id>88457</s:story_id></item></channel></rss>