Sports Features
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.
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.
