Athletics

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

Harvard University crest featuring a shield with books and the words "VERITAS" and "HARVARD".

Harvard Alum Wins Economics Nobel Prize

Philippe Aghion helped show how “creative destruction” drives growth.

by Lydialyle Gibson

Jonah Lipel attempt a kick

Football 2021: Dartmouth 20, Harvard 17

Dartmouth hands Harvard its second Ivy defeat.

by Dick Friedman

Two Harvard linebackers tackle a Princeton receiver

Football 2021: Princeton 18, Harvard 16

An officiating mistake gives Princeton the win.

by Dick Friedman

Running back Aidan Borguet runs up field with ball in hand

Football 2021: Harvard 30, Lafayette 3

The Crimson men overpower Lafayette.

by Dick Friedman

Harvard junior running back Aaron Shampklin eludes the desperate lunge of Cornell's Kenan Clarke to score the clinching touchdown.

Football 2021: Harvard 24, Cornell 10

Harvard remains undefeated with a win over Cornell.

by Dick Friedman

Jon Sot punts a football.

Harvard Football’s Star Punter Makes History

Jon Sot “flips the field” and the Crimson excel early.

by Dick Friedman

The Harvard punter kicks the football

Football 2021: Harvard 38, Holy Cross 13

A third straight victory for the Crimson

by Dick Friedman

Charlie Dean throws a football across field.

Football 2021: Harvard 49, Brown 17

Another big win for the Crimson 

by Dick Friedman

Harvard junior Aaron Shampklin (20) singed Georgetown defenders such as Jonathan Honore for 186 yards and two touchdowns.

Football 2021: Harvard 44, Georgetown 9

Harvard crushes Georgetown in the season opener.

by Dick Friedman

players from two opposing teams line up at line of scrimmage.

Back to the Gridiron

Footballers shake off the rust from a long hiatus

by Dick Friedman

Michael Lyon and son ride a bike next to a river.

How to take a European bike vacation

Michael J. Lyon pursues easy, affordable trips.

by Jacob Sweet