Athletics

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

A Harvard football player in red runs toward the end zone while being pursued by Columbia defenders.

Crimson Football: Harvard 37, Columbia 0

A whitewash of the Lions puts the Crimson back in the Ivy driver’s seat.

by Dick Friedman

Aaron Shampklin struts down the field with ball in hand.

Football 2021: Harvard 23, Penn 7

The Crimson wins, keeping title hopes alive.

by Dick Friedman

Mason and McKenzie Forbes

Harvard Basketball's Sibling Stars

Mason and McKenzie Forbes work together on and off the court.

by David L. Tannenwald

Running back Aidan Borguet runs up field through Columbia defenders.

Football 2021: Harvard 49, Columbia 21

The Crimson wins big over the Lions.

by Dick Friedman

Jonah Lipel attempt a kick

Football 2021: Dartmouth 20, Harvard 17

Dartmouth hands Harvard its second Ivy defeat.

by Dick Friedman

Two Harvard linebackers tackle a Princeton receiver

Football 2021: Princeton 18, Harvard 16

An officiating mistake gives Princeton the win.

by Dick Friedman

Running back Aidan Borguet runs up field with ball in hand

Football 2021: Harvard 30, Lafayette 3

The Crimson men overpower Lafayette.

by Dick Friedman

Harvard junior running back Aaron Shampklin eludes the desperate lunge of Cornell's Kenan Clarke to score the clinching touchdown.

Football 2021: Harvard 24, Cornell 10

Harvard remains undefeated with a win over Cornell.

by Dick Friedman

Jon Sot punts a football.

Harvard Football’s Star Punter Makes History

Jon Sot “flips the field” and the Crimson excel early.

by Dick Friedman

The Harvard punter kicks the football

Football 2021: Harvard 38, Holy Cross 13

A third straight victory for the Crimson

by Dick Friedman

Charlie Dean throws a football across field.

Football 2021: Harvard 49, Brown 17

Another big win for the Crimson 

by Dick Friedman