Beginning in the 2026 season, Major League Baseball implemented a revolutionary technology: the Automated Ball-Strike system. Instead of umpires exerting full control over what constitutes a ball or strike, players can now challenge calls for a real-time, accurate ruling. The ABS ruling is precise to a sixth of an inch. With some umpires renowned for […]
Every year on Patriots’ Day, the Greater Boston area comes together to celebrate the dedication of runners from around the world at the pinnacle of the sport. The Boston Marathon was first held in 1897 to bring the spirit of the Olympics to the city. Having grown significantly since its founding, the marathon is considered […]
With April upon us, it’s difficult to process that the 2025-26 academic year is almost over. Many Harvard teams have similarly wrapped up their seasons. With some sports falling under the radar, it’s only fair to give them their flowers and recap each team’s season. Basketball It may be a little awkward to include basketball […]
Thunk. Swish. Throughout the evening of March 10, these were the main sounds anyone in the Miami Heat’s arena could hear, along with the roar of applause with each dunk and free-throw. The Heat’s home game against the Washington Wizards was expected to be a run-of-the-mill beatdown. The Wizards were battling elimination from playoff contention, […]
While many Major League Baseball players are returning to form during spring training, countries from around the world united to compete in the World Baseball Classic. As a nearly two-week tournament, the Classic features Hall of Fame locks, top prospects, and some players who aren’t even professional ballplayers. With the chance to represent their country […]
On Oct. 20, 2018, the Toronto Raptors faced the Washington Wizards. Led by new signee Kawhi Leonard, the Raptors were anticipating a breakout season. Injuries had plagued the star, but when healthy, Leonard was an MVP-caliber player—as seen with his previous team, the San Antonio Spurs. Though the Wizards hosted the game, there were countless […]
After a two-week break, National Football League fans and players gathered for the final game of the season: the Super Bowl. More than a decade after their last match-up, the New England Patriots and the Seattle Seahawks competed again for a chance to earn another Super Bowl ring. Both teams have definitely changed from that […]
Let’s face the facts: Harvard rarely makes national headlines for its sports culture. Aside from the one obvious exception—“The Game”—realistically, the average Harvard student would seldom find themselves on the other side of the Charles River. However, that does not mean Harvard College lacks a sports culture entirely. For Harvard sports enthusiasts, even if they […]
As we near the end of the semester—and the weekly issues recess—the NFL keeps going. Games will continue to be played each week as we approach the playoffs. With only a few more weeks before these games begin, it is important to check in on how each true contender is doing this season. Moreover, the […]
As we approach the end of the season, every remaining game carries more weight for playoff hopes. Preseason favorites like the Kansas City Chiefs and Baltimore Ravens are now barely in the race after unexpectedly poor performances. Meanwhile, early standouts like the Indianapolis Colts and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have slowed down after hot starts. […]
