Athletics

Coverage of the Harvard sports and athletics—from team achievements to individual standout stories.

An illustrative portrait of Justice Roberts in a black robe, resting his chin on his hand.

What Trump Means for John Roberts’s Legacy

Executive power is on the docket at the Supreme Court.

by Lincoln Caplan

A football player in a maroon jersey sprints past teammates on the sideline.

Harvard Football: Harvard 41, Brown 7

The Crimson assertively avenge last year’s loss to their Ivy rival.

by Dick Friedman

A football player in red dodges a tackle from a defender in green on a grassy field.

Harvard Football: Harvard 59, Stetson 7

In season opener, the Crimson dispatch the overmatched Hatters.

by Dick Friedman

orange post on a football field with the Harvard Athletics shield

What Does the $2.8b NCAA Settlement Mean for Harvard?

Athlete-payment case will change little for Ivy League athletes.

by Max J. Krupnick

A woman and a horse jump off a large platform into water

The Woman Who Rode Horses into the Water

Scrapbooking a woman who rode horses into the sea

by Max J. Krupnick

group of people with camera equipment above the fjords in Iceland

Filmmaker John Armstrong’s Adventure Documentaries

Filmmaker John Armstrong’s “outdoor adventures” find the human spirit.

by Lydialyle Gibson

Children explore a forest pond with sticks and nets, searching for creatures in the shallow water.

Springtime with Mass Audubon

Springtime with Mass Audubon

by Nell Porter-Brown

Players shouting with joy surround a large trophy while a fan in the background holds up a giant replica ticket to the NCAA tournament.

Harvard Women’s Basketball NCAA Tournament Preview

Crimson women’s basketball prepares for the NCAA tournament.

by David L. Tannenwald

A Harvard player in white jumps toward the basket with the ball in her right hand, while a Columbia player in blue tries to block her shot

Harvard Women’s Basketball Battles Ivy Rival Columbia

Harvard women’s basketball prepares for its rematch with Columbia. 

by David L. Tannenwald

President Alan M. Garber sitting in historic Holyoke Chair during his installation

Brief News Summary Harvard Spring 2025

President Garber’s private installation, settling antisemitism suits, challenging institutional neutrality, and more

Fencing coach Daria Schneider

Harvard Women’s Fencing Head Coach Daria Schneider

A coach restores the luster to Harvard fencing. 

by Max J. Krupnick