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‘I Believe He Can Play in the NFL’: Thor Griffith Prepares for Pro Football Career

By Isabel C. Smail
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Thor C. Griffith ’24 has always been an athlete. As a kid, he was a stellar ice hockey player and a great heavyweight wrestler. When Harvard Football’s legendary Head Coach, Tim Murphy, saw videos of Griffith playing hockey, he knew he needed him on his football team. Now, Griffith has his eyes set on the next milestone: the NFL Draft.

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Men's Volleyball

Harvard Men’s Volleyball Loses in EIVA Quarterfinals to Penn State, Finishes Season

The Harvard men’s volleyball team finished off its season with a 0-3 loss to formidable foe Penn State in the quarterfinals of the EIVA Tournament.

Track and Cross Country

Bossong Topples Ivy Record in Strong Weekend for Harvard Track and Field

Men's Ice Hockey

Standouts: The Designs Behind Harvard Ice Hockey Goalies’ Custom Helmets

Baseball

What’s next for Sean Matson and Tanner Smith? Former Harvard Baseball Players Look Toward Future in MLB

The Back Page

Harvard Men's Basketball Announces Captains for 2019-2020 Season

Athlete of the Week: Lewis Zerter-Gossage...

Athlete of the Week: Hunter Ladnier...

Women's Rugby

Harvard Women’s Rugby Nab Second in Ivy Championship Tournament

Defending champion Harvard hosted the Ivy 7s Championship tournament this weekend — giving the team an opportunity for redemption after a loss against Dartmouth in the last tournament — but was forced to settle for second place after falling to the Big Green once again.

Women's Lacrosse

Harvard Women's Lacrosse Falls 14-9 to No. 6 Yale in Rivalry Game

The No. 24 Harvard women’s team lose 14-9 to No. 6 Yale in an intense rivalry matchup. Despite moments of success and grit from the Crimson, the home team was unable to overcome Yale’s six-goal run in the second quarter.

Softball

Harvard Softball’s Win Streak Ends with Loss to Brown in 1-2 Series

By Sofia Zhang
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Hoping to extend an eight game win streak, Harvard entered its matchup against Brown with momentum on its side. However, the team failed to fend off the Bears, dropping the series 1-2.

Sports Features

A Seat at the Table: How Harvard Undergraduate Sports Labs is Empowering the Next Generation of Women in Sports

When Harvard Undergraduate Sports Labs Vice President Gracie Martin ’25 began planning the club’s latest event, she envisioned a gathering where she could put role models in front of students. Access, empowerment, and community building was at the heart of her vision.

The Back Page

Athlete of the Week: Lewis Zerter-Gossage...

Athlete of the Week: Hunter Ladnier...

Baseball

Wilson’s Walk-Off Powers Harvard Baseball to Series Win Over Cornell

Harvard's baseball team came out swinging against Cornell, exploding for 30 runs and 43 hits across the weekend as it raced to a series win. Now, the team heads to Providence for a series against Brown before the Beanpot Championship at Fenway Park.

Men's Volleyball

Harvard Men’s Volleyball Drops Two to NJIT in Final Conference Clash

The Harvard men's volleyball team concluded its regular season as it fell to NJIT on consecutive days. Now, the team prepares for the EIVA tournament as it faces off against Penn State.

Women's Tennis

Harvard Women’s Tennis Completes Weekend Sweep, Caps Off Undefeated Ivy Season

The Harvard women's tennis team completed its Ivy League gauntlet and remained undefeated in the conference with strong wins over Columbia and Cornell. Now, the team prepares for the NCAA regional tournament, beginning on May 2nd.

Men's Lacrosse

No. 10 Harvard Men’s Lacrosse Falls to No. 1 Cornell 20-12

In a matchup of two men's NCAA lacrosse titans, No. 10 Harvard fell to No. 1 Cornell 20-12 in an intense showdown. The Crimson closes out the Ivy League season against Brown before the postseason conference tournament.

Men's Crew

Harvard Rowing Cruises to Victory in Races Over the Weekend

By Akshaya Ravi
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Harvard’s four rowing teams had a strong Saturday showing, dominating in key races across the board.

Softball

Crimson Softball Sweeps Archrival Yale

The Harvard softball team — returning home after six straight games on the road — wasted no time making a statement by  sweeping archrival Yale in a three-game series that stretched from Friday to Tuesday.

Men's Volleyball

Harvard Men's Volleyball Falls 2-0 in Penultimate Conference Weekend Against Princeton

The Harvard men's volleyball team fell twice to Princeton. After getting swept in the first game, the team took the finale to the distance before ultimately dropping a tight fifth set.

Men's Lacrosse

Harvard Men’s Lacrosse Clinches Ivy Tournament Bid with 13-6 win over Penn

For the first time since 2013, the No. 10 Harvard men's lacrosse team defeated the Penn Quakers, clinching a spot in the Ivy League tournament — its first appearance in nine years.