Athletics

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

A football player in a red uniform points while holding a ball, with teammates nearby.

Crimson Football: Harvard 30, Holy Cross 7

After a 5-0 start, the Crimson girds for the battle of Ivy unbeatens.

by Dick Friedman

Point-guard pair: Siyani Chambers (left) and Brandyn Curry

Point guards Siyani Chambers and Brandyn Curry explain their craft

The art of playing point guard

by Craig Lambert

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

New England's best Nordic ski sites

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.

October 12, 2013: Harvard 34, Cornell 24

In which David outplays Goliath

by Bethell, John T

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.

October 5, 2013: Harvard 41, Holy Cross 35

A fantasy finish at Fitton Field

by Bethell, John T

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.

September 28, 2013: Harvard 41, Brown 23

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

by Bethell, John T

<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.

September 21, 2013: Harvard 42, San Diego 20

Crimson football finds redemption in the West

by Bethell, John T

Harvard Magazine/CL

Harvard pays tribute crew coach Harry Parker on the Charles

Harvard pays tribute to the late legendary crew coach.

Harry Parker

Harry Parker, Harvard rowing coach, dies

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.

Harvard's new varsity rugby for women begins a new era

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

Judith Grant Long

Harvard urban planner Judith Grant Long studies sports facilities

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