Sports Features
Tyler Neville ’24 Reflects on Journey to Cowboys Rookie Minicamp
Tyler Neville ’24 was always destined for greatness as a football player. For the new Dallas Cowboys rookie, however, the destination was never the sole focus — it was the journey, the unforeseen obstacles, and the perseverance that truly defined his path to the NFL.
Graham Blanks Reflects on Harvard, Transition to Professional Running Career
After a successful championship-filled run in the NCAA world at Harvard, 23-year-old Graham Blanks ’25 continues his career in the professional sphere after sealing a deal with New Balance.
‘I Believe He Can Play in the NFL’: Thor Griffith Prepares for Pro Football Career
Thor C. Griffith ’24 has always been an athlete. As a kid, he was a stellar ice hockey player and a great heavyweight wrestler. When Harvard Football’s legendary Head Coach, Tim Murphy, saw videos of Griffith playing hockey, he knew he needed him on his football team. Now, Griffith has his eyes set on the next milestone: the NFL Draft.
What’s next for Sean Matson and Tanner Smith? Former Harvard Baseball Players Look Toward Future in MLB
Two former Harvard baseball players — Sean Matson and Tanner Smith — have signed contracts with MLB teams before graduating college. The Crimson spoke to both to learn what it’s like to be a Harvard student preparing for a professional baseball career.
Standouts: The Designs Behind Harvard Ice Hockey Goalies’ Custom Helmets
One player stands out amid a swarm of helmets zipping up and down the ice. Not only are ice hockey fans mesmerized by the Harvard goalkeepers’ skills and ferocity at the net, but also by their unique, custom-designed helmets.
A Seat at the Table: How Harvard Undergraduate Sports Labs is Empowering the Next Generation of Women in Sports
When Harvard Undergraduate Sports Labs Vice President Gracie Martin ’25 began planning the club’s latest event, she envisioned a gathering where she could put role models in front of students. Access, empowerment, and community building was at the heart of her vision.
Boston Legacy FC Founders
The founders of Boston Legacy FC, including Ami Kuan Danoff ’84 and Stephanie Connaughton ’87.
Building a Legacy: How Two Harvard Grads Are Changing the Game for Women’s Soccer in Boston
Ami Kuan Danoff ’84 and Stephanie Connaughton ’87 never knew each other in college. Now, they are bringing women's soccer back to Boston together.
‘Harvard Hockey First’: Behind a Thriving Team Culture Impacted by NHL Draft Picks
12 out of the 29 active players on the Harvard men’s ice hockey team during the 2024-2025 season were drafted to the NHL. Their futures haven’t stopped them from giving their all to the Crimson.
From Cambridge to Vancouver: Goaltender Aku Koskenvuo Transitions to the Canucks
Thankful for three strong years with the Crimson, goalie Aku Koskenvuo is ready to reach his next milestone: playing in the NHL for the Vancouver Canucks.
Moore’s Method: Building Harvard Women's Basketball Into a Contender
Head Coach Carrie Moore's journey to transforming Harvard's women's basketball program has shaped her into the leader and mentor that she is today — but it wasn't an easy or straightforward path.
‘On a Mission’: Newly elected Rugby Captain Nafanua “Nafi” Fitisemanu ’24-26 on Leadership, Spirituality and Championship Mentality
When the Harvard women’s rugby team voted for its captain, a consensus was immediately reached: the team wanted junior Nafanua "Nafi" Fitisemanu. Her journey, guided by her faith and time away from campus, has brought her to this moment.
Leaving his Mark: The Ivy League’s Newest Hinton is Taking the Conference by Storm
Freshman Robert Hinton has taken Harvard men's basketball by storm in his first season. But he isn't the first Ivy League athlete in his family.
‘Training Like a Champion’: After Record-Breaking Season, Harvard Indoor Track Hopeful for Ivy League Championship
Harvard Track and Field will look to build on a record-breaking season this weekend at Indoor Ivy League championships, after setting more than ten school and league records since December.
Harvard Men’s Ice Hockey Falls in Overtime Against Princeton, Looks Ahead to Beanpot
The Men's Hockey team fell in a nail-biting matchup in overtime against the Princeton Tigers. The team looks to rest and prepare for their first matchup in the 72nd annual Beanpot tournament on Monday.
Harvard Hopes to Move Past Mixed Season Performance at Return to 72nd Annual Beanpot
After losing to the Boston University by just one goal in 2022, the Crimson hopes to open up the 72nd annual Men's Beanpot at TD Garden with an upset of the Terriers.
Harvard Women's Basketball Hungry for First Place, Prepares for Battle Against New York Foes
Looking to build on its momentum after demolishing Yale, Harvard Women's Basketball looks to defeat two of its biggest rivals in the conference: Cornell and Columbia.
Women’s Hockey Preps for BU in the Beanpot
The Harvard women’s hockey team is set to take on No. 13 Boston University in the semifinals of the 46th Beanpot Tournament this Tuesday night as the Crimson vie for the coveted title of Beanpot Champions.
Ben Abercrombie Looks Back on Time at Harvard Ahead of Graduation and Annual Fundraiser
Seven years after suffering a spinal cord injury on a tackle attempt that left him paralyzed from the neck down, former Harvard Football player Ben Abercrombie ’21-’25 has sights set on his next milestone: graduation.
Following Stellar Performance by Severo, Harvard Prepares for Upcoming Homestand
The Harvard men's ice hockey team (3-4-1, 2-2-1 ECAC) is back at home this weekend for its final two games of the calendar year, taking on the No. 20 Clarkson Golden Knights (9-5-2, ECAC 3-1-0) and the St. Lawrence Saints (4-11-0, ECAC 0-4-0). Building off of its last few games, Harvard is looking to go into the winter recess on a high note by gaining important points in the ECAC Standings.
‘Earn It’: Harvard Women’s Rugby Defends National Title Against Dartmouth
Harvard women’s rugby team clinched its second straight national title on Nov. 23, defeating Dartmouth, the top-ranked team in the nation, by a final score of 19-12 in the NIRA National Championship game.
Men’s Basketball Battles But Falls 77-64 to St. John’s
The road struggles continued for Harvard men's basketball, with the team delivering an inspired but ultimately losing effort against St. John’s University on Saturday, falling 77-64. The Crimson has now lost six out of its last seven games, including five straight on the road.
Graham Blanks Makes History, Wins Second Consecutive NCAA Title
For the second consecutive year, Harvard’s Graham Blanks is a national champion. With a course-record finish on Saturday, Blanks defended his title in the 10,000 meter race at the NCAA Cross Country Championships, becoming just the 13th runner in NCAA history to win consecutive titles.
The Crimson vs. The Bulldogs, Position by Position
As 30,000 students, alumni, and fans pour into Harvard Stadium on Saturday, one thing will be on everyone’s mind: victory. While the two Ivy League powerhouses usually play a gritty, close game, which team has the edge on paper?
Deconstructing Harvard-Yale: What Wins the Game?
In what will be the most electric and heated atmosphere of the Ivy League football season, the 140th playing of the Harvard-Yale game deserves a magnifying glass to untangle the recent history of the storied rivalry. What does it actually take to win?