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

Elena Rodriguez dribbling the basketball up the court

Elena Rodriguez Steps Up

Harvard basketball’s Spanish star meets changing expectations.

by David L. Tannenwald

Against Yale, sophomore quarter- back Jaden Craig turned to the air, completing 20 passes in 33 attempts for 245 yards and two touchdowns.

Back on Top

An Ivy title—dimmed by defeat in the Game

by Dick Friedman

Harvard player throws ball

Football: Yale 23-Harvard 18

A deflating ending fashions a three-way title tie.

by Dick Friedman

The "Fab Five of Harvard Sports" panelists: (left to right) Ben Crockett ’02, Allison Feaster ’98, Don Sweeney ’88, and Jessica Gelman ’97, M.B.A. ’02, alongside Harvard Club president Marcus O.P. DeFlorimonte PMD '95.

From the Field to the Front Office

Harvard alumni executives in sports

by Max J. Krupnick

Coach Murphy is held up high by players in celebration

Harvard 25-Penn 23 (Triple Overtime)

A thrilling win makes the Crimson Ivy champs—now for Yale.

by Dick Friedman

Harvard offense has the ball with Columbia defense in pursuit

Harvard 38, Columbia 24

The Crimson tames the Lions for its 900th all-time win.

by Dick Friedman

Justice Ajogbor

Justice Ajogbor Holds Court

The senior basketball forward’s journey from Nigeria to Harvard  

by David L. Tannenwald

Harvard players celebrate after interception

Football 2023: Harvard 17, Dartmouth 9

After subduing the Big Green, Murphy is the Ivy’s winningest coach.

by Dick Friedman

Harvard quarterback has the ball as Princeton players are in pursuit

Football 2023: Princeton 21, Harvard 14

The Crimson falls from the ranks of the unbeaten.

by Dick Friedman

Harvard football player runs with ball as Howard players try to stop him

Football 2023: Harvard 48-Howard 7

The Crimson rolls over the Bison; Princeton is next.

by Dick Friedman