Athletics
Coverage of the Harvard sports and athletics—from team achievements to individual standout stories.
Creepy Crawlies and Sticky Murder Weapons at Harvard
In the shadows of Singapore’s forests, an ancient predator lies in wait—the velvet worm.
September 15, 2012: Harvard 28, San Diego 13
The football team, in its opening game, outplays an opponent from the West.
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.
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.
The U.S. women's eight-oared crew won gold at the 2012 London Olympics.
The U.S. women's eight-oared crew triumphed in London, with two alumnae aboard.
Harvard's baseball coach Joe Walsh dies suddenly at 58
He coached for the past 17 seasons and won five Ivy League championships.
John Powers has reported on the Olympics since 1976, and continues at London.
John Powers's Olympic reporting began in 1976 and continues uninterrupted with his dispatches from London.
Does “Sharkskin” Swimwear Make You Faster?
Research by Harvard ichthyologist George Lauder suggests otherwise.
Harvard coach and athletes in the 2012 Summer Olympic Games in London
Nine athletes and a coach with Harvard ties will represent five countries at the 2012 Olympic Games.