Sports & Athletics

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

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

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

by Max J. Krupnick

Harvard Fencers at the 2024 Paris Olympics

Eight Olympics-bound Harvard fencers

by Max J. Krupnick

Crimson Cricket?

Taking a Harvard swing at a blossoming sport

by Max J. Krupnick

Slow and Steady

A Harvard Law School graduate completes marathons in all 50 states.  

by Jacob Sweet

News in Brief

Commencement speaker, new Corporation Fellows, and more

Paying Student-Athletes?

As NIL money flows, Harvard’s approach remains unchanged.

by Max J. Krupnick

Harvard, Ivies to Join Big Ten

“Superconference” play begins in 2025-26 and will feature relegation.

by Dick Friedman

“It’s Tournament Time”

Harvard women’s basketball prepares for Ivy Madness.

by David L. Tannenwald

Harvard’s New Football Coach: A Real Tiger

The magazine’s football correspondent advises fans to deal with it.

by Dick Friedman

Leading with Care

Michael Hill strikes the right balance.

by Max J. Krupnick

News in Brief

Education dean and football coach step down, a significant art acquisition, and more