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Following Stellar Performance by Severo, Harvard Prepares for Upcoming Homestand

The Harvard men's ice hockey team (3-4-1, 2-2-1 ECAC) is back at home this weekend for its final two games of the calendar year, taking on the No. 20 Clarkson Golden Knights (9-5-2, ECAC 3-1-0) and the St. Lawrence Saints (4-11-0, ECAC 0-4-0). Building off of its last few games, Harvard is looking to go into the winter recess on a high note by gaining important points in the ECAC Standings.

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Men’s Basketball Battles But Falls 77-64 to St. John’s

The road struggles continued for Harvard men's basketball, with the team delivering an inspired but ultimately losing effort against St. John’s University on Saturday, falling 77-64. The Crimson has now lost six out of its last seven games, including five straight on the road.

Graham Blanks Makes History, Wins Second Consecutive NCAA Title

For the second consecutive year, Harvard’s Graham Blanks is a national champion. With a course-record finish on Saturday, Blanks defended his title in the 10,000 meter race at the NCAA Cross Country Championships, becoming just the 13th runner in NCAA history to win consecutive titles.

Yale Dominates in The Game, Harvard to Share Ivy Title

Harvard fumbled its chances at becoming the sole champion of the Ivy League as Yale defeated the Crimson 34-29 in the 140th playing of The Game on Saturday.

Harvard Quarterback Jaden Craig to Start Against Yale

Harvard’s star quarterback Jaden Craig will start on Saturday against Yale, returning to play just one week after he left the field on a stretcher after taking a scary hit against the University of Pennsylvania Quakers, according to two people familiar with the situation.

As It Happened: Yale Defeats Harvard 34-29 in 140th Playing of The Game

Harvard takes on Yale in the 140th playing of The Game. Follow along for live updates.

Postseason Potential? Women’s Basketball Wins Three in a Row to Continue Hot Start

Following a Nov. 9 defeat to Quinnipiac, Harvard women’s basketball (5-1, 0-0 Ivy League) has bounced back with a three game win streak over Boston College (4-1, 0-0 ACC), the University of Maine (2-2, 0-0 America East), and Northeastern (0-4, 0-0 CAA).

The Games That Weren’t: 9 Canceled Harvard-Yales

Crimson supporters will soon fill Harvard Square, looking forward to partaking in the storied traditions of The Game which current students can count on as a constant --- or so they might think. In the 149 years that Harvard has struck out to solidify its superiority over Yale, there have been nine fateful years in which the Harvard faithful have been denied their revelry.

Hallmark History: A Look at 149 Years of The Game

When one thinks of a football rivalry, what might immediately come to mind are the dramatic showdowns between top SEC schools like Alabama and Auburn. But, the precedent for those games actually stems back to the oldest football rivalry in the United States. Developed as a sport amongst the Ancient Eight universities scattered along the Eastern seaboard, the storied history of the Harvard-Yale football series dates back over 150 years and is the second-oldest and third most-played football showdown in collegiate history.

The Inside Story: Harvard Crimson Beat Reporters Look Back on The Game

Here we present the stories of four of our own alumni at The Crimson who pioneered the paper’s sports section. Looking back to their experience celebrating winning Harvard football teams and covering losing teams with sympathy and candor, these four reporters share why they eagerly await The Game year after year.

Letter From the Editors

The Game is what every Harvard student lives and breathes for. The days leading up to the weekend are infused with a sense of urgency, anticipation, and an air of gravitas, coming from the nearly 150 years of competition that have preceded this very moment.