Sports Features
‘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 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.
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.
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?
Before You Go: A Guide to Harvard-Yale Once ‘The Game’ is Over
Well, you’ve gotten to the end of another Harvard-Yale. Congratulations on watching four quarters of amazing football. For the rest of the day, however you're choosing to approach it, we've got you covered.
Postseason Potential? Women’s Basketball Wins Three in a Row to Continue Hot Start
Following a Nov. 9 defeat to Quinnipiac, Harvard women’s basketball (5-1, 0-0 Ivy League) has bounced back with a three game win streak over Boston College (4-1, 0-0 ACC), the University of Maine (2-2, 0-0 America East), and Northeastern (0-4, 0-0 CAA).
Harvard Closes Challenging Homestand With Shootout Loss to Cornell
In the last game of its two-game homestand, the Harvard men’s ice hockey team (2-2-1, 2-2-1 ECAC) lost in the first round of a shootout, 2-2, to the Cornell Big Red (3-1-2, 1-1-2 ECAC).
Men’s Tennis, Looking to Retool After Williams Transfer, Closes Out Solid Fall Season
Harvard men’s tennis opened its 2024-2025 season with a strong fall swing, playing in six tournaments and capitalizing on the chance to evaluate its new roster additions before the calendar turns to the spring.
Historic Harmoni Turner Shatters Single-Game Scoring Record in Harvard Win Over Boston College
In a dazzling display of shooting and dribbling, senior guard Harmoni Turner etched her name into the Harvard record books, delivering a historic performance in Harvard’s 78-70 bounce back victory over Boston College. Turner’s finest Crimson performance saw her record a double-double, including scoring a program single-game record 41 points while adding 10 rebounds and shooting 7-for-11 from beyond the arc.
Wrestling Opens Season With Promising Performance at Journeyman Classic
Harvard wrestling began its 2024-25 campaign this past weekend, competing in the Journeyman Classic hosted at Freedom High School in Bethlehem, Penn. With two top-five individual finishes, the Crimson came out strong out of the gate.
With Ivy Title in Sight, Harvard Football Prepares for Penn-ultimate Game of Season
After a decisive Ivy League victory last week over Columbia, No. 20 Harvard (7-1, 4-1 Ivy) will travel to Philadelphia on Saturday to face the UPenn Quakers (4-4, 2-3 Ivy) in the penultimate game of the season.
Powered By Star Goalie Koskenvuo, Men’s Hockey Prepares For Challenging Homestand
Starting off hot is the name of the game for the No. 20 Harvard men’s ice hockey team. Riding high following its stellar performances last week in toppling the Princeton Tigers and then-ranked No. 15 Quinnipiac, the Crimson will look to continue its hot streak with a pair of tough contests this weekend against Colgate and Cornell.