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

Corbin Miller drained three three-point shots to help stretch BU's zone defense.

Harvard men's basketball team prevails over Boston University

Harvard bests BU.

by David L. Tannenwald

Senior Wesley Saunders (shown here, driving to the basket) led Harvard to victory with a game-high 27 points.

Harvard men’s basketball team defeats Houston and UMass

Harvard men’s basketball team defeats Houston and UMass.

by David L. Tannenwald

Shaking off his first-half rust, quarterback Conner Hempel ’15 rebounded in the final 30 minutes, completing 11 of 16 passes for 163 yards and the enormous final touchdown.

Harvard beats Yale 31-24 to cap a perfect season

A hard-won victory caps a perfect season.

by Dick Friedman

Harvard men beat Florida Atlantic, 71-49, after early-season loss to Holy Cross

Harvard thumps Florida Atlantic, 71-49, after an early-season loss.

by David L. Tannenwald

With nary a Quaker in sight and the Harvard bench cheering him on, Paul Stanton Jr. ’16 cruised goalward on his 75-yard, second-period touchdown dash. The score, already Stanton’s second of the game, gave the Crimson a 14-10 lead.

November 15, 2014: Harvard beats Penn, 34-24, in football

Harvard bested Penn 34-24, ensuring at least a share of the 2014 Ivy crown.

by Dick Friedman

Harvard forward Temi Fagbenle ’15 in action against Yale last year

Previewing the Harvard women’s basketball 2014-2015 season

Previewing the 2014-2015 Harvard women’s basketball season

by David L. Tannenwald

Not going anywhere? Columbia's Turner DeMuth ran into a posse of Harvard tacklers, including linebacker Eric Medes ’16 (number 49), defensive back Scott Peters ’16 (44), defensive back Jordan Becerra ’16 (31) and linebacker Chase Guillory ’18 (45).

Harvard beats Columbia, 45-0, in football

The Harvard football team remained undefeated in 2014 by besting Columbia, 45-0.

by Dick Friedman

Crimson tight end Anthony Firkser ’17 had three receptions, including a 37-yard touchdown catch on a razzle-dazzle double reverse.

Harvard beats Dartmouth, 23-12, in football

The Harvard football team remained undefeated by beating Dartmouth's gridders, 23-12.

by Dick Friedman

At his eighth annual coaching clinic, men’s basketball head coach Tommy Amaker led a Harvard practice while explaining his approach.

Tommy Amaker’s Harvard men's basketball coaching clinic emphasizes pace

Tommy Amaker’s coaching clinic

by David L. Tannenwald

Stepping in after missing four games because of injury, Conner Hempel ’15 did not miss a beat, riddling the Princeton defense by passing for three touchdowns and a career-high 382 yards.

Harvard defeats Princeton, 49-7

The Crimson set a record for the largest margin of victory against the Tigers in their football series.

by Dick Friedman