Athletics

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

A silhouette of a person stands before glowing domes in a red, rocky landscape at sunset.

Getting to Mars (for Real)

Humans have been dreaming of living on the Red Planet for decades. Harvard researchers are on the case.

by Olivia Farrar

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.

Harvard crew has a winning season

Harvard crew has a winning season

Dan Boyne demonstrates the <i>ardha matsyendrasana</i> (“half lord of the fishes”) yoga posture.

Dan Boyne helps lacrosse players with yoga

Stretching for success

by Craig Lambert

The undefeated varsity heavies in action at the Sprints

Harvard crew wins Eastern Sprints regatta

Takes heavyweight final and the 2014 Rowe Cup

Edward O. “Ned” Gourdin set the world record in the long jump at Harvard Stadium in 1921. His leap of 25 feet 3 inches stood as the Harvard record for 93 years.

Edward O. "Ned" Gourdin's record long jump broken by freshman Elliot Safo

The then-world record jump surpassed by a freshman