Sports

Local Amateur Athletic Union Basketball Team Wins U15 World Championship

By Zeinab Faraj · Friday, July 25, 2025

A local Amateur Athletic Union Basketball Team won the under 15 championship in Orlando, Florida this past month.

Cornell Lacrosse’s CJ Kirst ’25 Nominated for ESPY Award

Men's Lacrosse’s CJ Kirst ’25 Nominated for ESPY Award

By Zeinab Faraj · Tuesday, July 15, 2025

Jameson Wang ’25 Signs Professional Contract in Germany

By Zeinab Faraj · Wednesday, July 9, 2025

Amid Sweeping Changes in College Hockey, Transferring to Cornell Was a “No-Brainer” for Luke Ashton ’28

By Jane McNally · Tuesday, July 8, 2025

The Sun’s Top 25 Senior Athletes 2024-25

By Sports Department · Friday, July 4, 2025

The Sun’s Sports Department selected its picks for the Top 25 senior athletes of the 2024-2025 season.

Cornell Wrestler Wins 2025 U23 National Title After Returning From Injury

By Zeinab Faraj · Wednesday, July 2, 2025

After returning from a season ending injury, Vince Cornella won the 2025 U23 National men’s wrestling freestyle championships for the 65 kg weight class.

Former Cornell Volleyball Player Signs Pro Contract in Germany

By Zeinab Faraj · Monday, June 30, 2025

Former Cornell volleyball player Sydney Moore ’24 will start his professional career in Germany as a member of the ESA Grimma volleyball club.

Men of Color in Athletics: Creating a Community Through Fellowship

By Buzmael Joanus · Monday, June 30, 2025

Cornell’s Men of Color in Athletics club is creating community and fellowship through its community initiatives.

Incoming Men’s Hockey Goaltender Alexis Cournoyer ’29 Selected by Hometown Team at 2025 NHL Draft

By Jane McNally · Saturday, June 28, 2025

Cournoyer was selected by the Montreal Canadiens with the 145th overall pick. It's a dream come true for the Quebec native.

Lily Delianedis ’25 Selected by Seattle in Third Round of PWHL Draft

By Jane McNally and Eli Fastiff · Tuesday, June 24, 2025

It is the second straight PWHL draft where a Cornellian has been selected in the third round, as Izzy Daniel ’24 was selected 18th overall in last year’s draft.

Women’s Hockey’s Rory Guilday ’25 Selected with No. 5 Pick in 2025 PWHL Draft

By Jane McNally and Eli Fastiff · Tuesday, June 24, 2025

Guilday was widely projected to be taken early in the draft due to her impressive collegiate and international resume.

A Cornellian's Guide to the 2025 PWHL Entry Draft

By Eli Fastiff · Sunday, June 22, 2025

The second PWHL entry draft will last six rounds and begin on June 24 at 7 p.m.

Hackett Becomes Cornell’s First 1500m All-American at NCAA Finals

By Zeinab Faraj · Sunday, June 15, 2025

Damian Hackett '25 had an impressive finish at the NCAA finals, earning him an All American honor and making history as Cornell's first All American for the men's 1500m event.

Damian Hackett '25 will compete is his last collegiate race on Friday, representing Cornell at the NCAA 1500m Final Championship in Eugene, Oregon (Photo by Andrew Brown).

Hackett Secures All-American Finish, To Compete in NCAA 1500m Final Championship

By Zeinab Faraj · Thursday, June 12, 2025

Damian Hackett '25 will compete in the men's 1500m final at the NCAA championship on Friday. He is the only Cornellian at the event and will at least be recognized as a Second Team All-American.

Cornell Hockey Schedule Tracker: What We Know About the Men's and Women's Hockey 2025-2026 Schedules

By The Cornell Daily Sun Hockey Beat · Thursday, June 12, 2025

The article will be updated as new information is released and when the final schedules are ultimately made public.

Cascadilla Boat Club Sends Two Crews to Youth National Championships

By Zeinab Faraj · Wednesday, June 11, 2025

The Cascadilla Boat Club is sending two crews to the 2025 US Rowing Youth National Championships, making the club’s first appearance at the event in 10 years.

From Schoellkopf to the Super Bowl, Meet Linebacker Jalyx Hunt ’23

By Zeinab Faraj · Monday, June 9, 2025

Meet Jalyx Hunt ’23, a former member of the Cornell football team whose journey led him to the Super Bowl.

Federal Judge Approves House v. NCAA, Ivy League Opts Out While Other Colleges Can Now Pay Their Athletes

Federal Judge Approves House v. NCAA to Pay Student-Athletes, Ivy League Opts Out

By Zeinab Faraj · Saturday, June 7, 2025

A federal judge’s decision to approve the House v. NCAA settlement is expected to forever alter the landscape of college athletics though the Ivy League has opted out of the settlement.

Cornellian Advances to NCAA Track Championship In Final Stretch of East Regionals Qualification Race

By Zeinab Faraj · Monday, June 2, 2025

“It’s more emotional as a senior to know that there is no next year,” Hackett said. “There was a lot to balance even before the meet, like graduation, moving out and saying bye to teammates. But, I think the biggest difference in terms of the race itself is that before, when you get knocked out, you try not to be hard on yourself because you’re still learning. But now, it’s about putting together all that championship experience from the last four years.”

CJ Kirst ’25 Named 2025 Tewaaraton Award Recipient

By Alexis Rogers · Thursday, May 29, 2025

With the distinction, Kirst rounds out one of the most impressive men’s lacrosse careers of all time.