Sports Features
Former Harvard Goalkeeper Matt Freese Debuts for MLS's Philadelphia Union
The 20-year-old Homegrown Player — who hails from nearby Wayne, Pa., — subbed in for starting goalkeeper Andre Blake about 10 minutes into the second half after Blake suffered a groin injury.
Shaw Sets Ivy League Saves Record
The junior closer secured his 12th save of the season against Dartmouth last weekend, setting an Ancient Eight mark.
The Welshman: Freshman Thrower Eyes Big Stage
Freshman thrower Sam Welsh is no stranger to success. Coming into his collegiate career with a national title and a state record in the discus and a personal record of 59-1 in the shot put, Welsh was already one of the most decorated throwers in the country. The most surprising thing about Welsh’s success? He had never thrown in a competition until his junior year of high school.
Leading the Way
Head Coach Jenny Allard earned her 300th Ivy League victory this month, making her the winningest coach in Ivy League history.
The Commander of Soldiers Field: Jenny Allard’s Remarkable Career
For the first time, but certainly not the last, in her lengthy and lucrative tenure as Harvard’s head softball coach, Jenny Allard was moments away from making history.
Flashback: Harvard Splits Strange 2018 Ivy League Title
After back to back Ivy League title losses in 2016 and 2017, Harvard softball looked to finally clinch that coveted Ivy title in their 2018 run. Starting off the season strong, the Crimson looked to make a statement that showed that they would not be denied an Ivy title again.
Hometown Heroes: High School Teammates Reunite on Harvard Women’s Lacrosse
With seven duos from high school linking again in college, the team’s locker room atmosphere is strong.
Men's Hockey Announces Three Captains for 2019-2020
The 2018-2019 iteration of the Crimson convened for one final time on Monday, where team members voted in the triad of letter-wearers — only the second instance of three captains in program history.
COLUMN: Authority Figures Must Learn from the Harvard Fencing Scandal
Just as Harvard was ready to saunter away from the quagmire that is Operation Varsity Blues, we were hit with an admissions scandal on our own front piste.
Running for a Cause
Jacob Russell and Patrick Dewey have raised over $10,000 for The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp leading up to the Boston Marathon.
The Building Where It Happens
The Murr Center is home to several Harvard athletic facilities, including tennis and squash courts.
Rolling Ahead
Jacob Russell ‘19 and his lifelong friend Patrick Dewey will run the Boston Marathon as a tandem on Monday.
As a Tandem, Harvard Senior to Compete with Lifelong Friend in Boston Marathon
Jacob Russell '19 and his friend Patrick Dewey will be among just 10 tandems allowed to run the Boston Marathon next Monday.
First Baseman Patrick McColl Leads Team in Batting Average, Runs
Through March 25th, senior first baseman Patrick McColl was hitting a blistering .515, ranking first in the nation in batting average, winning three of the first four Ivy League Player of the Week awards.
It Runs in the Family: Matthew Ctvrtlik's Journey to the Ivy League
For Matthew Ctvrtlik, a current junior and co-captain of the Harvard Men’s Volleyball team, volleyball had always been a part of his life. From a young age, his family had played volleyball and other sports together. So, when he made the transition to playing team volleyball in seventh grade, he found that the game came naturally to him.
Thirty Years Later: Men's Hockey's 1989 National Title Inspires Upcoming NCAA Tournament Run
As this year’s Harvard team prepares for a Division-I playoff push of its own, the lasting impact of the 1989 National Championship is palpable.
Men's Hockey In Photos: The 2018-2019 Regular Season
Relive the No.13/14 Crimson's campaign as it prepares for this Friday's NCAA Tournament Regional matchup with No. 4 UMass.
Harvard Curling Club: From Learn-To-Curl to Nationals
After wrapping up a successful season, Harvard Club Curling is taking the ninth seed for the 2019 USA Curling College National Championship. This year it is held in Wayland, Mass, at the Broomstones Curling Club.
20 Years Later: Reflecting on Harvard’s 1999 National Championship
Not only did the national championship have major implications for the program — it also forged lasting relationships among players. The team remains tight, and communication is frequent.
Former Team USA Goalie Devon Wills Takes Reins for Women’s Lacrosse
Devon Wills’s reputation got her here, but she is all business now. A long, challenging season looms, and Wills and her captains have work to do.
Picking up the Pace: Jovahn Williamson Spotlight
Sophomore sprinter Jovahn Williamson looks to improve on a successful freshman season this year.
Spring Sports Supplement 2019
In the midst of "crossover" season on campus, Harvard's winter and spring sports are busy in action. Check out previews on spring teams, highlights from the winter season, and two look-backs at championship teams!
Reconnecting with the Golden Generation: Harvard Basketball in the 1940's
By the time I finished reading the full note, it had dawned on me that I had stumbled upon an exciting opportunity— one that would allow me to dive deep into the legacy of a basketball program whose sole NCAA appearance before the arrival of Tommy Amaker came in 1946.
The Rise of Michael Lackey
With his much-improved play this season, the Crimson's senior net-minder has helped bring Harvard back into the national conversation. Lackey now faces the road back to recovery after sustaining an injury in mid-February.