Sports Features
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
