Athletics

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

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

October 13, 2012: Harvard 35, Bucknell 7

Another runaway win makes it 14 straight.

by Bethell, John T

October 6, 2012: Harvard 45, Cornell 13

Prolific passer Colton Chapple strikes again.

by Bethell, John T

September 28, 2012: Harvard 52, Holy Cross 3

In a downpour, a potent Harvard offense pours it on.

by Bethell, John T

Harvard names Bill Decker head baseball coach

Harvard announced that BIll Decker of Trinity College would become head baseball coach for the Crimson.

September 22, 2012: Harvard 45, Brown 31

Gridiron fireworks light up the Providence skies.

by Bethell, John T

September 15, 2012: Harvard 28, San Diego 13

The football team, in its opening game, outplays an opponent from the West.

by Bethell, John T

Harvard's baseball coach Joe Walsh dies suddenly at 58

He coached for the past 17 seasons and won five Ivy League championships.

Football placekicker David Mothander explains how to kick a football

Placekicker David Mothander explains how to split the uprights.

by Craig Lambert

Harvard women's rugby named varsity sport

Strong club team begins varsity play in 2013-2014

Rower Malcolm Howard, Harvard alumnus, wins Olympic silver for Canada

The Canadian alumnus and his teammates scored in the eight-oared event.