Athletics

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

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

The annual financial report signals severe challenges to come.

by John S. Rosenberg

Despite the efforts of Yale linebacker Victor Egu, Crimson quarterback Scott Hosch ’16 managed a flip to freshman receiver Justice Shelton-Mosley, who took the ball the rest of the way. The 35-yard touchdown gave Harvard a 14-7 second-quarter lead in The Game.

Harvard football 2015 final recap: the run-up and The Game

A fine finish to a nearly flawless football season

by Dick Friedman

The Dance Complex in Cambridge is poised to grow

A long-time Cambridge arts organization is poised to grow.

by Nell Porter-Brown

Fruitlands Museum's hills and trails are opent to hardy souls of all ages eager to bundle up and play in nature.

Fruitlands Museum WinterFest Weekends

Sledding, Nordic skiing, and art at Fruitlands Museum, in Harvard, Massachusetts

by Nell Porter-Brown

Harvard men's basketball loses two of three local games

Harvard men’s basketball loses two of three local games.

by David L. Tannenwald

Senior forward Miye D’Oench is Harvard's lead attacker this season, with six goals and 12 points, including two assists Tuesday night against Northeastern.

Harvard women's hockey starts fast

Harvard women’s hockey starts fast. 

by Lydialyle Gibson

Harvard men's basketball loses two games in a row

Harvard men’s basketball loses two straight games.

by David L. Tannenwald

Hard-hitting defensive back Sean Ahern (seven solo tackles, one pass breakup) and the rest of the Crimson senior defenders went out with a bang, keeping the Elis scoreless as Harvard piled up 31 unanswered points.

Harvard beats Yale to win share of Ivy championship

A win in the Bowl seals a share of the Ivy championship.

by Dick Friedman

Freshman Corey Johnson sank five three-pointers against Providence on Saturday, the most by any Harvard player since then-senior Laurent Rivard sank six in 2014.

Harvard men’s basketball splits opening-weekend games

Harvard men’s basketball splits opening-weekend games.

by David L. Tannenwald

Senior Day: Sean Ahern (6) and other members of the class of 2016 were honored before their final Harvard Stadium game. There also was a moment of silence to commemorate the victims of Friday’s terrorist attacks in Paris.

Penn snaps Harvard’s win streak, 35-25

Heading into the season’s final week, the Crimson is part of a three-way tie for first place. 

by Dick Friedman

Zena Edosomwan ’17, soaring over teammate Balsa Dragovic '19 and two fans to win the dunk contest at Crimson Madness, will be the team's primary threat in the post.

Previewing the 2015-2016 Harvard men’s basketball season

Previewing the 2015-2016 Harvard men’s basketball season

by David L. Tannenwald