Athletics

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

Harvard’s Endowment, Donations Rise—but the University Runs a Deficit

The annual financial report signals severe challenges to come.

by John S. Rosenberg

Crimson Football 2016: Harvard 14, Yale 21

 “This is something we haven’t experienced in a long time.”

by Dick Friedman

In China men's basketball loses to Stanford

In China, men’s basketball loses to Stanford.

by David L. Tannenwald

Crimson Football 2016: Harvard 14, Penn 27

“Too many mistakes against a really good team”

by Dick Friedman

Harvard panel discusses sexism and women's sports

After the Harvard soccer scandal, a campus panel discussion on women and sports proves unexpectedly timely.

by Lydialyle Gibson

Crimson Football 2016: Harvard 28, Columbia 21

After a rocky first half, Harvard holds off a Lions upset.

by Dick Friedman

Crimson Football 2016: Harvard 23, Dartmouth 21

The Crimson slips by the Big Green.

by Dick Friedman

Head of the Charles 50th reunion race

In this year’s Head of the Charles, one alumni crew celebrates 50 years since their first regatta outing.

by Lydialyle Gibson

Jeremy Lin Gives Harvard $1 million for aid, arena

NBA player (and alumnus) Jeremy Lin gives $1 million for financial aid and Lavietes renovation.

by John S. Rosenberg

Crimson Football 2016: Harvard 23, Princeton 20 (OT)

A game the Crimson got away with

by Dick Friedman

Crimson Football 2016: Harvard 17, Holy Cross 27

The Crusaders play spoiler. 

by Dick Friedman