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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.


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.


Pickleball Rally

Harvard pickleball club plays a game. The team has grown quickly as the sport has gained popularity.


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.


‘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.


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.


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.


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.


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.


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.


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