Sports Features
Football Looks For First Victory Over Princeton Since 2016
As twilight turned to dusk on a chilly fall evening in Cambridge, Andrew Aurich led intense goal-line drills in preparation for the staunch Princeton defense. Despite the looming matchup against his alma mater, only one thing was on his mind: going 1-0 on Saturday.
Overtime Heartbreak: No. 15 Princeton Upsets No. 10 Field Hockey on 50th Anniversary Weekend
On Saturday, during the renowned Head of the Charles Regatta, two Ivy League rivals faced off at Berylson Field, the perfect place for field hockey alongside the river. Despite being the favorite heading into the contest, No. 10 Harvard (10-3, 4-1 Ivy League) fell to No. 15 Princeton (9-4, 5-0 Ivy League) 2-1 in overtime.
Splash Zone
The men's lightweight eight rowers catapult themselves into the Charles, after their third consecutive victory at Head of the Charles.
More than a Reunion: Alumni Perspectives on HOCR
For Harvard alumni who made their mark on the water for four years on one of the Crimson’s crew teams, the HOCR is a chance to reunite with old teammates, coaches, and current rowers looking to claim glory on the highest stage.
Harvard Hockey Kicks Off Season By Splitting Two Preseason Games
The men’s hockey team faced off against the United States National Team Development Program’s U-18 team, and No. 3 Boston University in a pair of preseason matchups. The Crimson put on an impressive performance, winning the first contest and tying the second, only losing in a shootout to the Terriers.
Cozy on the Charles
Every year, dozens of alumni Crimson alumni return to Cambridge to compete in the familiar waters of the Charles River. The Crimson sat down with a few of these alumni rowers.
‘It Feels Like a Family’: A Day in the Life as a Radcliffe Rower With Isabel Llabres Diaz
Competing in any sport at a Division-I level is a full time job. While there is always an intensity with every hour spent practicing, for the Harvard crew teams, there is an even larger prize each October: the chance to defend their home turf during the Head of the Charles. For Radcliffe heavyweight crew standout Isabel Llabres Diaz, a sophomore hailing from Oxford, U.K., this fall will be a moment where she and her teammates can truly set themselves apart from their competitors.
Men’s Water Polo Extends Win Streak to Eight With Wins Over Brown and MIT
No. 11 Harvard men’s water polo continued its dominant run, successfully defending home court with back-to-back victories over conference rivals No. 19 Brown and MIT. The pair of victories extends the Crimson’s win streak to eight games.
124-Year-Old Newell Boathouse Undergoes Significant Renovations
Walking along the banks of the Charles River, no observant onlooker can miss one of the oldest and distinctive buildings: the Newell Boathouse, which is currently undergoing renovations to bring it into the modern era.
‘The Power of a Female Coxswain’: An Unsung Hero of the Head of the Charles
It might seem daunting to think about steering a boat around tricky twists and turns while barreling down a river at full throttle, but the female coxswains on Harvard’s men’s crew teams do so with a commanding grace.
A Spectator’s Guide to Head of the Charles
For the 59th year in a row, the world’s largest rowing event, the Head of the Charles Regatta, will draw thousands of spectators to Cambridge to bask in the electric atmosphere of the unique athletic pageant.
‘One of a Kind in the World’: The Head of the Charles High School Experience
We all know the Head of the Charles as one of the pinnacle events of college rowing, and the best-known boat race this side of the Atlantic Ocean. But on Sunday morning, when everyone is preparing for the finals in the afternoon, the best high school rowers in the country will be navigating the twists and turns of the difficult Charles River course.
Bascon Embraces Larger Role as Harvard Prepares to Take On Holy Cross
As team captain and star running back Shane McLaughlin limped off the field with another injury last Friday, attention turned to Xaviah Bascon — the Crimson's up-and-coming tailback who has become an offensive weapon.
Men’s Water Polo Win Streak Continues, Sinks Rival Princeton in Sudden Death
No. 14 Harvard Men’s water polo extended its win streak to six games last weekend with another trifecta of victories over conference foes on the road, leapfrogging to first place in the Northeastern Water Polo Conference.
Harvard Looks to Earn First Ivy Win in Crucial Matchup Against Cornell
As Harvard’s football team put the finishing touches on unlikely 28-23 upset over No. 16 New Hampshire last Friday, head coach Andrew Aurich was already looking ahead and thinking about improvements to make for the next game: a bout with Cornell in Ithaca.
Harvard Cross Country Puts Up Impressive Finishes at Paul Short Run
The men’s and women’s cross country team traveled to Bethlethem, Penn. last Saturday to compete at the Paul Short Run at Lehigh University. The women’s team placed first overall with a total of 134 points, and the men’s team finished second with 95 points overall.
Women’s Soccer Stunned by Columbia at Home, Draws at Dartmouth
Harvard women’s soccer returned home to Jordan Field last weekend for its Ivy League home opener, losing 2-1 to the Columbia Lions, before earning a 1-1 draw at Dartmouth on Wednesday.
Harvard Sailing Comes Up Just Short at Weekend Regattas
The Harvard sailing team finished in second place at both the Open Atlantic Coast Championships – Round 1B (OACC) and the Hewitt Trophy this past weekend. The Crimson fell two points shy of Tulane University at the OOAC, still qualifying for the ACC Finals, and 14 short of Boston College at the Hewitt Trophy.
Former Harvard Running Back Aaron Shampklin ’22 Makes NFL Debut
Aaron Shampklin ’22, a former Harvard football standout, had four carries for a total of 14 yards Sunday in his second NFL game as an active player for the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Harvard Women’s Tennis Shines at UMass Minutewomen Invitational
The Harvard women’s tennis team put on a spectacular showing at the UMass Minutewomen Invitational in Amherst, Mass., this past weekend. The Crimson, brimming with poise, swept through its matches, clinching numerous victories across singles and doubles play throughout the three-day tournament.
Women’s Soccer Stunned By Brown, Takes First Loss of Season
Harvard women’s soccer (4-1-4, 0-1-0 Ivy) returned to the Northeast to compete against the Brown Bears (4-2-3, 1-0-0 Ivy) to start Ivy League play, coming away with a hard-luck 2-1 loss.
Men’s Water Polo Dominates Air Force Invitational
The No. 14 Harvard men’s water polo team bounced back this weekend with a trio of victories at the Air Force Invitational, beating host Air Force, No. 17 Navy, and Concordia University Irvine.
Women’s Soccer Ties for Second Consecutive Game, Remains Undefeated
Harvard women’s soccer (4-0-4, 0-0 Ivy) returned to the field last Sunday afternoon in the final non-conference game against the No. 10 Santa Clara Broncos (6-2-1, 0-0 WCC), reaching a competitive 2-2 draw to remain undefeated on the season.
Hoops Star Harmoni Turner Shines For Team USA
Senior Harvard basketball standout Harmoni Turner added another achievement to her growing list of accolades: co-captaining Team USA to an undefeated gold medal run at the 2024 FIBA 3x3 U23 World Cup in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia.
Harvard Football Kicks Off a New Era on Saturday. Here’s What to Know.
This Saturday's football game against Stetson will be Andrew Aurich’s first as a head coach, and will mark the start of a new era for the Harvard Crimson without legendary coach Tim Murphy — the winningest coach in Ivy League football history.