Athletics

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

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

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

by Max J. Krupnick

The economics of a Boston Olympics analyzed

An economic analyst of sports dissects the assumptions behind Boston's bid for the 2024 Olympics.

by Andrew Zimbalist

The 25th anniversary of Harvard women's lacrosse national championship

Twenty-five years on, the national championship women’s lacrosse team of 1990 looks back.

by Zara Zhang

Harvard's basketball season

After a rollercoaster season, and another Ivy crown, whither men’s basketball?

by David L. Tannenwald

Harvard heavyweight men's crew coach Charley Butt

Charley Butt succeeds the legendary Harry Parker as Harvard's heavyweight men's crew coach.

by Craig Lambert

Harvard hockey teams reach NCAA tournaments

Strong hockey seasons end in the NCAA tournaments.

Harvard men’s basketball NCAA loss to UNC in March Madness

Harvard’s 67-65 loss to North Carolina ends an Ivy League championship year.

by David L. Tannenwald

Harvard basketball season brought to a close by the UNC Tar Heels

Harvard’s close loss to North Carolina ends an Ivy League championship year.

by David L. Tannenwald

Harvard men's basketball returns to the NCAA tournament

Harvard men’s basketball team to face the University of North Carolina in the NCAA tournament

by David L. Tannenwald

Tim Mayotte Joins Harvard Men’s Tennis

The former Wimbledon semifinalist aims to improve the Crimson squad’s level of play.

by Craig Lambert