Athletics

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

orange post on a football field with the Harvard Athletics shield

What Does the $2.8B NCAA Settlement Mean for Harvard?

Athlete-payment case will change little for Ivy League athletes.

by Max J. Krupnick

members of the Harvard cricket team pictured before a game on a field

Crimson Cricket?

Taking a Harvard swing at a blossoming sport

by Max J. Krupnick

Slow and Steady

A Harvard Law School graduate completes marathons in all 50 states.  

by Jacob Sweet

Malik Mack

Should Harvard Pay Student-Athletes?

As NIL money flows, Harvard’s approach remains unchanged.

by Max J. Krupnick

April fools graphic depicting a game with Harvard Against Michigan

Harvard, Ivies to join Big Ten

“Superconference” play begins in 2025-26 and will feature relegation.

by Dick Friedman

Lola Mullaney, Coach Carrie Moore, and Elena Rodriguez

“It’s Tournament Time”

Harvard women’s basketball prepares for Ivy Madness.

by David L. Tannenwald

Michael Hill in a Marlins quarter zip

Leading with Care

Michael Hill strikes the right balance.

by Max J. Krupnick

2015 Harvard Magazine cover

The End of Murphy Time

Harvard’s greatest football coach steps down.

by Dick Friedman

Map showing locations and description of Harvard’s ten-year construction plans on its Allston campus.

Harvard Previews Future Building Plans in Allston

Regulatory filing on the University’s next decade of construction expected this week

by Jonathan Shaw

Gordon Adler '76, Peter Carter '69 and Debbie McLane '74

Up and Down with Harvard Skiing

Coach Carter recalls the early, unpredictable years of the alpine ski team.

by David Arnold

Elena Rodriguez dribbling the basketball up the court

Elena Rodriguez Steps Up

Harvard basketball’s Spanish star meets changing expectations.

by David L. Tannenwald