Athletics

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

Crimson Football: Harvard 41, Cornell 29

Erasing an early deficit, the unbeaten Crimson roll to an Ivy win.

by Dick Friedman

Men's Basketball Exonerated

The Ivy League exonerated men’s basketball head coach Tommy Amaker and an assistant coach following allegations of improper recruiting and lowered admissions standards for the men’s team.

Seeing the Field

Francine Polet brings international experience and tactics to the Harvard field-hockey team.

by Paul Gleason

Crimson in Beijing

How Harvard athletes fared at the Beijing Olympic and Paralympic Games

Harvard soccer results

Fall semester soccer results to date

Update: Harvard versus Princeton

Harvard pulled off another late-game victory on Saturday, upending a charged-up Princeton squad at windswept, rain-soaked Palmer Stadium.

Update: Harvard versus Lehigh

A stunning defensive play was the game-saver in a 27-24 win over Lehigh at the Stadium on October 18. A late drive had brought the visitors to Harvard’s 14-yard line. With a first down and 46 seconds...

Update: Harvard versus Cornell

The Crimson compiled 423 yards in total offense, diversifying its potent passing attack with end-around plays and the deftly executed reverse...

Allegations of lowering of academic standards and improper recruiting

See the statement issued by the Ivy League on September 3, as well as background links...

An injury endangers a Harvard soccer striker's season

An injury endangers a striker's season...

by Paul Gleason

Harvard football and soccer previews

Football and soccer previews...