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Ready for Redemption: Harvard Football’s Aurich Era Enters Year Two. Here’s What You Need to Know.

On Saturday, Andrew Aurich’s squad will open up its season against Stetson for the second consecutive season. While the team has undergone a makeover, the goal remains the same: sole possession of the Ivy League championship.


Ice in His Veins: Former Harvard Goalie Matt Freese Secures USA Quarterfinal Win

In a crucial matchup against Costa Rica in Sunday’s Gold Cup quarterfinal, Team USA and former Harvard goalkeeper Matt Freese saved three of the six penalty shots he saw to set up a game winning penalty for the Americans.


Need for Speed: Track and Field’s Runaway Season

After yet another historic season in which multiple school and conference records were broken in both individual and team events, the Harvard track and field team ran away with this year’s Team of the Year.


Harvard Baseball Falls to Northeastern in Beanpot Final

Returning to Fenway Park for the first time in five years, the Harvard baseball team fell in a gritty 5-4 loss to Northeastern, nearly mounting a heroic 9th inning comeback. In a race for the last Ivy League postseason spot, the Crimson now turns its attention to its regular season finale against Columbia.


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.


Harvard Dominates UMass Amherst 13-5 to Advance to Beanpot Final

Harvard came out swinging in the 34th edition of the Baseball Beanpot, tallying 13 runs to go along with a strong start from junior Brian Dowling. The team takes on Northeastern at Fenway Park on April 29th in the final.


Harvard Baseball Swept by No. 7 Florida in Tough Road Matchup

Harvard's baseball team took to the road for the third consecutive weekend, where it was swept by a strong No. 7 Florida Gators squad. Despite the loss, the team remains determined ahead of Ivy League play.