Sports Features
How a Harvard Engineer Became a Mets Pitcher: The Ascent of Truman Pauley
On a Mother’s Day afternoon at just eight years old, junior Truman Pauley took the mound for the first time — and promptly walked five straight batters. When the coach offered to pull him, Pauley firmly shook his head. That stubborn resolve carried him from Pacific Palisades PONY baseball all the way to Harvard, and this July, to the New York Mets.
Harvard Basketball's Robert Hinton Preps for Third William Jones Cup With Team Taiwan
Robert Hinton is no stranger to the international stage. For the third straight summer, the rising sophomore and his older brother, Adam Hinton, are competing for Team Taiwan in the 44th William Jones Cup.
Harvard Basketball’s Chandler Piggé to Play for Team USA at World University Games
For the second time in as many summers, Harvard’s rising senior guard Chandler Piggé will represent the United States on the national stage, donning the red, white, and blue for the men’s 3x3 team at the Fédération Internationale du Sport Universitaire World University Games.
Dill with It: Harvard’s Pickleball Club Is Here To Stay
Three years ago, if you wanted to play pickleball at Harvard, you’d have been fresh out of luck. Now, only a few years later and following the explosion of the sport nation-wide, the Harvard Pickleball club — which hosts 50 active members, three weekly practices, and a competitive squad — is changing the game for the Harvard pickleball scene.
Ryan Mooney Slides
Ryan Mooney slides to second base during a baseball game in the spring. In the fall, he wears a football helmet for the Crimson.
Pickleball Rally
Harvard pickleball club plays a game. The team has grown quickly as the sport has gained popularity.
Twice the Grit: Meet Harvard’s Dual Sport Athletes
Playing a varsity sport at Harvard requires dedication, time commitment, and a strong work ethic. Some athletes are able to take it to the next level and balance playing two sports with their academics.
In Historic Year, Women’s Sports Empower Each Other
As many Harvard women's sports teams perform at their highest level yet, players on the teams are coming together to support each other.
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 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.