Sports & Athletics

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

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What Does the $2.8B NCAA Settlement Mean for Harvard?

Athlete-payment case will change little for Ivy League athletes.

by Max J. Krupnick

Robert Bradlee enjoys racing on trails at the Trapp Family Lodge in Stowe, Vermont.

New England Regional | November-December 2013

Cross-country by Ski

Harvardians share their favorite Northeast Nordic skiing sites.

by Nell Porter-Brown

Crimson quarterback Michael Pruneau was almost trapped for a safety by Cornell linebacker Tre’ Minor in the final quarter at Schoellkopf Field. Pruneau escaped, and directed a late drive that gave Harvard a 34-24 victory over the Big Red. At right is tailback Paul Stanton Jr., the game’s top ground-gainer.

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Football: Harvard 34, Cornell 24

In which David outplays Goliath

by Cleat

With a slashing run that covered 17 yards, sophomore tailback Paul Stanton Jr. scored the decisive points in Harvard’s triple-overtime victory over Holy Cross. Stanton rushed for 103 yards and two touchdowns, caught five passes for 55 yards, and was awarded the Turco Memorial Trophy as the game’s most valuable player. At right is tight end Tyler Ott.

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Football: Harvard 41, Holy Cross 35

A fantasy finish at Fitton Field

by Cleat

Hard-running quarterback Conner Hempel (14) gives Harvard’s ground game an added dimension. Hempel ran the ball 11 times as Harvard overcame Brown, 41-23.

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Football: Harvard 41, Brown 23

Led by junior quarterback Conner Hempel, the Crimson comes from behind to win its Ivy League opener.

by Cleat

<strong>On the road:</strong> Crimson team members huddled before taking the field at Torero Stadium for Harvard’s first West Coast game since 1949. The University of San Diego’s small but picturesque facility has a seating capacity of 6,000.

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Football: Harvard 42, San Diego 20

Crimson football finds redemption in the West

by Cleat

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Harry Parker Honored on the Charles

Harvard pays tribute to the late legendary crew coach.

Harry Parker

John Harvard's Journal | September-October 2013

Harry Parker

The head men's heavyweight crew coach at Harvard for 51 years died at age 77.

Holding a rugby ball, Sue Parker stands before rugby goalposts. She is Harvard&rsquo;s first varsity coach in the sport.

John Harvard's Journal | September-October 2013

Scrums, Rucks, Mauls

Varsity rugby for women begins a new era in Crimson sports.

Judith Grant Long

John Harvard's Journal | September-October 2013

Harvard Portrait: Judith Grant Long

The associate professor of urban planning studies sports facilities and their impact.

Charley Butt

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Charley Butt Named Head Coach of Heavyweight Crew

Harvard's longtime lightweight men's head rowing coach, Charley Butt, will succeed Harry Parker as coach of the varsity heavyweights.