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

Sophomore Zena Edosomwan dunked with authority and scored 11 points in the preseason scrimmage.

Harvard basketball preview

Harvard’s basketball season begins.

by David L. Tannenwald

Paul Stanton Jr. ’16 (number 29) rumbled for 102 yards--43 coming on a blast up the middle that pushed the Crimson lead to 17-0 at halftime.

Harvard defeats Lafayette, 24-14, at the Stadium

The Harvard football team beat Lafayette to run its 2014 record to 5-0.

by Dick Friedman

Wesley Saunders

Wesley Saunders of Harvard is the Ivy League's best basketballer

Wesley Saunders of basketball excels at anticipation, just as he did in chess.

by Craig Lambert

Thrust into action by an injury to starting QB Connor Hempel, untried Scott Hosch filled in admirably against Holy Cross, directing the Crimson to its second touchdown, which he scored on a seven-yard run.

An update on Harvard Football

A roundup of Harvard’s football season so far

by Dick Friedman

The nifty 28-yard punt return of Seitu Smith ’15 jump-started the Crimson on the way to the touchdown by Paul Stanton Jr. ’16 that made it 17-0.

Harvard beats Cornell 24-7 to go 4-0

Harvard's football team came to life in the second half to defeat Cornell, 24-7.

by Dick Friedman

In his second straight start, quarterback Scott Hosch was 20-of-25 passing. The ever-efficient junior made use of all of his receivers, including running back Andrew Casten (28) on a 43-yard catch-and run.

Harvard bested Georgetown in football, 34-3, to make its record 3-0.

The Crimson beat the Hoyas in their first meeting, extending Harvard’s 2015 record to 3-0.

by Dick Friedman

Returning from injury, Paul Stanton Jr. turned the game around with a 43-yard touchdown run in the third period. Stanton finished with 123 yards on 21 carries.

Harvard 22, Brown 14 in football at Brown

Harvard beat Brown 22-14 in Ivy League football

by Dick Friedman

Only 4:09 minutes into the game, surprise Crimson starter Andrew Casten scored the season's first points--and the first of his three touchdowns—on a three-yard plunge. Casten averaged nine yards a carry.

September 27, 2014: Harvard 41, Holy Cross 18

Harvard beats Holy Cross in the opening game of its 2014 football season.

by Dick Friedman

Dick Friedman takes over “Harvard Magazine” football coverage

Football scribe John T. Bethell hangs up his cleats after 43 seasons; Dick Friedman goes on duty.

“In the secondary, we’re the last line of defense,” says Norman Hayes, a speedy, versatile defender. “If we get beat, it’s likely to mean a touchdown.”

Norman Hayes, Harvard cornerback and nickel back, is a top football defender.

Norman Hayes explains how he plays defense for the Harvard football team as a cornerback and nickel back.