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

How Harvard Handled the 1918 Flu Pandemic

Fall semester interrupted, a century ago

by Matteo Wong

Georgina Milne flies through the air, flipping toward the water.

Profile of Harvard Diver Georgina Milne

Diver Georgina Milne pictures a post-pandemic return.

by Jacob Sweet

sandy shores at Salisbury Beach State Reservation

Beaches under Covid-19

Strict lines in the sand

by Nell Porter-Brown

Aerial photograph of Harvard Stadium

Harvard Athletics Study Released

An agenda for a new athletic director—and for a wider emphasis on student fitness

by Jacob Sweet

Erin McDermott

Erin Mcdermott Announced as Harvard’s First Woman Athletic Director

McDermott will join Harvard from the University of Chicago July 1. 

by Jacob Sweet

At Home with Harvard: Crimson Sports Illustrated

With 2020 winter sports ending early and the spring collegiate season wiped out almost entirely, we look back at some Crimson highlights from past years. 

fencers celebrate a championship win

Harvard Fencing Squad Update

How Harvard fencers won an Ivy championship

by Jacob Sweet

Harvard Athletic Season Canceled

A necessary but brutal blow

Chris Lewis, ball in hand, drives past opponent

Harvard Basketball Season Wrap-up

Injuries—and the coronavirus—lead to disappointing basketball seasons.

by David L. Tannenwald

A fencer walks away from his opponent, holding up a fist

“Drip, Drip, Drip”

A focus on process leads Harvard fencers to an Ivy championship.

by Jacob Sweet