Athletics

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

Crimson Football: Harvard 30, Holy Cross 7

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

by Dick Friedman

Harvard’s bid for more hoops glory falls short

The Ivy League champs shoot only 28 percent against sixth-seeded Arizona.

Harvard basketball shocks New Mexico in 2013 NCAA tournament upset

The Crimson shocks New Mexico in NCAA tournament upset.

Harvard men's basketball plays the NCAA tourney

Harvard's men's basketball team faces New Mexico in the NCAA tournament.

Harvard coaches return to class with their athletes

A Back to School program took many Harvard coaches into classrooms with their athletes.

Rebecca Nadler is Harvard’s first NCAA gold medalist in skiing

Rebecca Nadler is Harvard’s first NCAA gold medalist in skiing.

Rebecca Nadler, giant slalom NCAA champion

Rebecca Nadler is Harvard's first NCAA gold medalist in skiing.

by Craig Lambert

Ali Farag and Amanda Sobhy are national squash champions playing Egyptian style

Two national champions rule the wall with flicks, nicks, and immense talent.

by Craig Lambert

Harvard’s 2012 football season, part two

The football team broke records, but the Ivy trophy went south.

by Bethell, John T

November 17, 2012: Harvard 34, Yale 24

A late-game surge makes it six straight over the Blue.

by Bethell, John T

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell Discusses Concussions and Other Football Injuries

In a talk at the Harvard Chan School of Public Health, the football leader promoted changes in rules and culture.