Year in Sports
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.
Letter From The Chairs: Harvard On Top
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 the nation. With all the uncertainty, one thing has remained constant: Harvard athletes are still landing on top.
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.
Aurich’s Agenda: Harvard Football Is Ready to Defends Its Title
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?
Andrew Aurich on the field
Harvard Football Head Coach Andrew Aurich stands on the field while directing his team. Now, he prepares for his second season in charge of the program.
Parting Shot: It’s the People, Stupid
As I leave Harvard and The Crimson behind, I’ll always look back fondly on the stories we wrote, the supplements we painstakingly curated, and the 150+ articles we edited.
The Craig Barkate Connection
Junior Jaden Craig launches a ball to wide receiver Cooper Barkate, who transferred to Duke after a stellar season.
Parting Shot: Why Do People Love Sports?
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.
Katharine Forst Portrait
Katharine A. Forst ’25, former Sports Chair of The Crimson, reflects on the connections that sports create.
Parting Shot: Creating the “Big Beat”
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 my time to sharing our athletes’ stories.
Catherine Mignone Rugby
Catherine Mignone takes the pitch during a rugby match from the spring season.
