Dill with It: Harvard’s Pickleball Club Is Here To Stay

The Harvard Crimson (Sports) 5/29 10:20A

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...

Need for Speed: Track and Field’s Runaway Season

The Harvard Crimson (Sports) 5/29 10:20A

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.

The Callahan Brothers, Paul Callahan, and Sail to Prevail

The Harvard Crimson (Sports) 5/29 10:20A

The Callahan family has taken the sailing world by storm. Not only have they contributed to the sport at Harvard, they also are bringing sailing to everyone.

Ace in the Hole: Vanessa Zhang, Female Rookie of the Year

The Harvard Crimson (Sports) 5/29 10:20A

From Vancouver to Cambridge, women’s golf freshman Vanessa Zhang has driven and putted her way to success on Harvard’s team this past year. Coming off a breakout season, Zhang is the Female Rookie of the Year and is teed up for a historic career...

Golden Dreams: Seniors Reflect on Olympic Games

The Harvard Crimson (Sports) 5/29 10:20A

Graham Blanks and Lauren Scruggs both achieved remarkable feats at the 2024 Olympics. Now, as they prepare to graduate, they reflect on their experiences and what lies ahead.

Aurich’s Agenda: Harvard Football Is Ready to Defends Its Title

The Harvard Crimson (Sports) 5/29 10:20A

Head Coach Andrew Aurich proved many wrong in his first year after winning a share of the Ivy League title. Now with playoff appearances on the line, as Aurich truly makes the program his own, will the success carry into year two?

Parting Shot: Why Do People Love Sports?

The Harvard Crimson (Sports) 5/29 10:20A

As someone who spent far more time in college writing and editing sports stories than watching games, I began to understand something deeper about why people love sports: it’s a true love of a good story.

Ice in Their Veins: Men’s Hockey Nets Win Over Clarkson

The Harvard Crimson (Sports) 5/29 10:20A

Even though Harvard ultimately fell to Clarkson in three close matches, the team managed to avoid being swept with a comeback performance that secured it the Comeback of the Year.

Making a Splash: Ted Minnis Wins Coach of the Year

The Harvard Crimson (Sports) 5/29 10:20A

Ted Minnis has had the rare opportunity to build not one, but two strong programs at Harvard. Coaching both the men's and women's water polo teams, Minnis led both teams to successful seasons.

Parting Shot: Bringing Communities to Life

The Harvard Crimson (Sports) 5/29 10:20A

My dad tells me that sports bring a community together — that today more than ever two people living in the same town, state, or region might only have sports to connect them.

Letter From The Chairs: Harvard On Top

The Harvard Crimson (Sports) 5/29 10:20A

In the past few years, college sports has been turned on its head. New name, image, and likeness money poured in as transferring became easier than ever and an NCAA settlement is poised to alter the makeup of collegiate athletics programs across...

Bulldog Beatdown: Harvard Shocks Yale

The Harvard Crimson (Sports) 5/29 10:20A

Harvard men's basketball team stunning upset of Yale is the Game of the Year.

Parting Shot: Creating the “Big Beat”

The Harvard Crimson (Sports) 5/29 10:20A

Choosing to not pursue lacrosse at Harvard was one of the most difficult decisions I have ever made, yet I can’t help but think that it was simultaneously one of the smartest. It allowed me to fully immerse myself in the Sports Board, and dedicate...

Sam King Crowned Male Athlete Of The Year

The Harvard Crimson (Sports) 5/29 10:20A

Senior Sam King is the Harvard's first lacrosse player to earn First-Team All American Honors in 63 years. His commitment to the game and his team has also earned his the title of Male Athlete of the Year.

In Photos: A Year of Crimson Sports

The Harvard Crimson (Sports) 5/29 10:20A

This year, Harvard Athletics gave us no shortage of unforgettable moments and Crimson photographers are proud to have been there to capture them. From the 140th playing of The Game between Harvard and Yale at Harvard Stadium, to the return of...