Athletics

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

A speaker addresses a large crowd at an outdoor evening event.

Harvard Professor Michael Sandel Wins Philosophy’s Berggruen Prize

The creator of the popular ‘Justice’ course receives a $1 million award.

by Lydialyle Gibson

Running back Aidan Borguet runs up field through Columbia defenders.

Football: The 2022 Preview

Harvard Magazine’s gridiron guru on the Crimson’s 148th season

by Dick Friedman

Ellie Shahbo blocking a shot during practice

Staying Steady

Field hockey goalie Ellie Shahbo’s quiet dominance

by Jacob Sweet

Christine Mansour

From the Basket to the Beach

How Christine Mansour became a beach handball star

by David L. Tannenwald

Charles Altchek

Former Crimson Star Spearheads New Soccer League

Charles Altchek ’07 moves from the field to the front office.

by Isabel Mehta

The Long Game

A standout golfer’s patient approach

by Jacob Sweet

Wrapping Up Harvard’s Winter Sports

A legendary basketball coach retires, and Crimson teams excel.

by Jacob Sweet

Carrie Moore on the sideline of a basketball game.

Harvard Announces Carrie Moore as New Women’s Basketball Coach

She succeeds Kathy Delaney-Smith, who led the Crimson for 40 seasons.

by David L. Tannenwald

Weld Boat House

Newell and Weld Boat Houses Scheduled for Major Renovation

Comprehensive modernization to begin this year

by John S. Rosenberg

Kathy Delaney-Smith

Kathy Delaney-Smith’s Final Act

In her final season, the Harvard women’s basketball coach stays “in the moment."

by David L. Tannenwald

Student photograph of Earl Brown in 1920, and baseball team photo with Brown in 1924

Earl Brown

Brief life of Harvard’s latest major league baseball player: 1903-1980