Athletics

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

Eating for the Holidays, the Planet, and Your Heart

“Sustainable eating,” and healthy recipes you can prepare for the holidays.

by Olivia Farrar

A welcoming committee greeted place-kicker Andrew Flesher after his game-winning field goal in the final minute of the Dartmouth game. Left to right: backup quarterback Michael Pruneau (11), the holder on the kick; team captain Josh Boyd (52); Flesher (2); injured tight end Cameron Brate (87); injured linebacker Connor Sheehan (50); and special teams coach Ryan Crawford.

November 3, 2013: Harvard 24, Dartmouth 21

Andrew Flesher's last-minute field goal makes it 11 straight over the Big Green.

by Bethell, John T

Ricky Zorn (5) was Harvard’s leading receiver in the Princeton game, with eight catches for 168 yards. Zorn scored the Crimson’s first touchdown on a 33-yard pass play, pulling in a ball that had glanced off the shoulder of a Tiger defender.

October 27, 2013: Princeton 51, Harvard 48

The Tigers claw their way to a triple-overtime win.

by Bethell, John T

Cornerback D.J. Monroe (36) and safety Chris Splinter (1) each had an interception in Saturday’s game. The Lafayette player is Mark Ross, the Leopards’ leading receiver.

October 19, 2013: Harvard 35, Lafayette 16

For the visiting Leopards, a "long and aggravating" day

by Bethell, John T

Conner Hempel (14), making his first start at quarterback, threw four touchdown passes as Harvard opened the season with a victory over the University of San Diego. The pursuing defender is end Blake Oliaro.

Harvard football 2013: The Crimson beat the Toreros 42-20, and Brown 41-23

Crimson football finds redemption in California.

by Bethell, John T

Point-guard pair: Siyani Chambers (left) and Brandyn Curry

Point guards Siyani Chambers and Brandyn Curry explain their craft

The art of playing point guard

by Craig Lambert

Robert Bradlee enjoys racing on trails at the Trapp Family Lodge in Stowe, Vermont.

New England's best Nordic ski sites

Harvardians share their favorite Northeast Nordic skiing sites.

by Nell Porter-Brown

Crimson quarterback Michael Pruneau was almost trapped for a safety by Cornell linebacker Tre’ Minor in the final quarter at Schoellkopf Field. Pruneau escaped, and directed a late drive that gave Harvard a 34-24 victory over the Big Red. At right is tailback Paul Stanton Jr., the game’s top ground-gainer.

October 12, 2013: Harvard 34, Cornell 24

In which David outplays Goliath

by Bethell, John T

With a slashing run that covered 17 yards, sophomore tailback Paul Stanton Jr. scored the decisive points in Harvard’s triple-overtime victory over Holy Cross. Stanton rushed for 103 yards and two touchdowns, caught five passes for 55 yards, and was awarded the Turco Memorial Trophy as the game’s most valuable player. At right is tight end Tyler Ott.

October 5, 2013: Harvard 41, Holy Cross 35

A fantasy finish at Fitton Field

by Bethell, John T

Hard-running quarterback Conner Hempel (14) gives Harvard’s ground game an added dimension. Hempel ran the ball 11 times as Harvard overcame Brown, 41-23.

September 28, 2013: Harvard 41, Brown 23

Led by junior quarterback Conner Hempel, the Crimson comes from behind to win its Ivy League opener.

by Bethell, John T

<strong>On the road:</strong> Crimson team members huddled before taking the field at Torero Stadium for Harvard’s first West Coast game since 1949. The University of San Diego’s small but picturesque facility has a seating capacity of 6,000.

September 21, 2013: Harvard 42, San Diego 20

Crimson football finds redemption in the West

by Bethell, John T