Athletics

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

A speaker addresses a large crowd at an outdoor evening event.

Harvard Professor Michael Sandel Wins Philosophy’s Berggruen Prize

The creator of the popular ‘Justice’ course receives a $1 million award.

by Lydialyle Gibson

Four polo players ride horses and one swings a mallet

Harvard Polo Up Close

Human (and horse) athletes ride through pandemic setbacks

by Nancy Walecki

Student photograph of Earl Brown in 1920, and baseball team photo with Brown in 1924

Earl Brown

Brief life of Harvard’s latest major league baseball player: 1903-1980

Cameron Brate’14

Three Former Harvard Football Stars Featured in NFL Playoffs

A trio of Crimson tight ends have a shot to reach the Super Bowl.

by Dick Friedman

Noah Kirkwood

Harvard Basketball Star Noah Kirkwood’s Mid-Season Pivot

In an injury-filled season, Harvard’s best player assumes a new role.

by David L. Tannenwald

Wideout Kym Wimberly hauls in Luke Emge’s third-down, last-seconds, no-timeouts pass to secure Harvard’s thrilling 31-27 victory in The Game.

Harvard Football’s Stolen Ivy Title

The Crimson’s final win should have clinched an Ivy championship.

by Dick Friedman

Luke Emge throws the football amidst Yale defenderss

Football 2021: Harvard 34, Yale 31

Harvard wins The Game in emphatic fashion.

by Dick Friedman

Aaron Shampklin struts down the field with ball in hand.

Football 2021: Harvard 23, Penn 7

The Crimson wins, keeping title hopes alive.

by Dick Friedman

Mason and McKenzie Forbes

Harvard Basketball's Sibling Stars

Mason and McKenzie Forbes work together on and off the court.

by David L. Tannenwald

Running back Aidan Borguet runs up field through Columbia defenders.

Football 2021: Harvard 49, Columbia 21

The Crimson wins big over the Lions.

by Dick Friedman

Jonah Lipel attempt a kick

Football 2021: Dartmouth 20, Harvard 17

Dartmouth hands Harvard its second Ivy defeat.

by Dick Friedman