Sports Features
In With the New: Previewing Harvard Football’s Freshman Class
Searching for the program’s fourth straight Ivy League Championship and potential playoff redemption, the Harvard football team has begun to prepare for its 153rd season, with practices starting late last week, providing the first opportunity for the incoming freshmen to make their mark.
Hasbo Passes vs Orlando
Hasbo passes the ball in the Boston Legacy's 2-1 victory over the Orlando Pride on May 12.
Padilla Rugby 7s
Padilla passes the rugby ball during the 2026 Ivy 7s Championships. The team took home first at the competition.
Callahan Practice
Justin Callahan leans out of the boat as he practices on the Charles River.
One Crimson Workout
The "One Crimson" slogan affixed to Harvard's weightlifting equipment.
Harvard Strength and Conditioning
Harvard's strength and conditioning program strives to enable its student-athletes to succeed.
Strength and Conditioning
Harvard's strength and conditioning program acts as the backbone of athletics.
Joining a New Team: Leaving Collegiate Sports to Enter the Workforce
Graduation is a bittersweet ending for most Harvard students — no more homework, but at the cost of being separated from friends. For most athletes, graduation serves as the end of structured, competitive sports.
Sportswriting From the Varsity Athlete’s Perspective
While sportswriting does not require firsthand experience in the field, the experience can often add a deeper knowledge and emotional dimension to reporting. Three current writers for The Crimson Sports Board balance their roles as sports journalists and varsity athletes at Harvard: sophomore Bennett Trubey, senior Chandler Piggé, and senior Rhiannon Stewart.
Temi Fagbenle ’15 Embraces New Chapter with the WNBA’s Toronto Tempo
When Harvard alum and WNBA star Temi Fagbenle ’15 speaks about basketball, she does not begin with stats or accolades. Instead, she starts with something simpler.
Pasadyn on the Street
Felicia Pasadyn may have quit competitively running for a time, but her love of the sport never left her.
From Harvard Swim to Med School Marathons: Felicia Pasadyn’s Journey
Felicia Pasadyn ’22 is one of the most talented swimmers to ever attend Harvard. Now, Pasadyn is in med school, but her passion for sports persists. She continues to train, not in the pool, but for the Olympic marathon.
James Brown ’73 Guides the Conversation, On and Off the Field
On Sunday mornings, James Brown ’73 sits at the center of one of sports media’s most recognizable studio desks, guiding fast-paced conversations about touchdowns, turnovers, and playoff races. For Brown, the longtime host of CBS’s The NFL Today and The James Brown Show, his job has never been just about football.
Brown and Lewis
James Brown '73 (right) is pictured alongside Floyd Lewis '73. The duo both earned All-Ivy honors during their time representing the Crimson.
James Brown '73 and Phil Simms
Phil Simms and James Brown '73 during a broadcasting show for the NFL.
Set of NFL Today
James Brown '73 hosts CBS's NFL Today alongside analysts Bill Cowher and Nate Burleson.
Pain and Purpose: Harvard Athletes Race For Charity In Boston Marathon
On Monday morning, at least six of Harvard's varsity athletes joined the ranks of runners to race in the 130th Boston Marathon.
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