Harvard at the 2026 Milano Cortina Olympics
Harvard athletes have long represented the College at the Olympics, with alumni and students earning over 150 medals since the first modern Games in 1896. This winter, five athletes with Crimson ties carried this legacy forward as they competed at the XXV Olympic Winter Games in Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy. Rémi Drolet ’24: Canada […]
Harvard has a New Track Star: Amari Turner
On Feb. 7, the Harvard track team had plenty to celebrate. Their meet in Lowell, Massachusetts, had gone exactly as planned, with Fabiola Belibi ’26 winning the 60-meter hurdles the day before, and the team firing up after Arpad Kovacs ’29 broke the school record with a time of 46.56 in the Men’s 400-meter. But […]
The Art of the Comeback
The 2026 Winter Olympics may be over, but the world’s obsession with Alysa Liu is just beginning. Hailing from the Bay Area, California, the 20-year-old with halo-hair took the world by storm after winning the gold medal in women’s figure skating at the Winter Olympics, less than a year after she won the world title […]
The History of the Boston Celtics
Every March, Boston erupts in green spirit for St. Patrick’s Day, celebrating the city’s Irish roots. Nearly a quarter of Boston’s population has Irish ancestry, underscoring the importance of the holiday. The Boston Celtics, current No. 2 in the NBA Eastern Conference, feel particularly at home on Mar. 17, as their name and origins arose […]
Point/Counterpoint: Should Eileen Gu Have Represented China?
Eileen Gu and Alysa Liu are two of the most prominent young athletes in international winter sports, whose lives seem to run in parallel. Both were born in the United States to Chinese single parents who had their children by surrogacy with white American donors, and both rose quickly to the top of their respective […]
Oars and Origins: The History Behind Harvard Crew
One often overlooked part of Harvard College’s identity is its enduring connection to the Charles River. Though it may go unnoticed, the College’s rhythm and structure are shaped by this neighboring waterway. On one side of the river lies the hub of student life—bustling classrooms, historic houses, and academic excellence. On the other side stands […]
The Olympian of Canaday A
A cold wind cuts across your nose as you skate down the ice. The colors of the audience—red, white, blue—blur into a muted shade of purple as your heartbeat makes its presence known in your throat. In what feels like the blink of an eye, you look down. Gloves and helmets are scattered across the […]
Risk, Reward, and the American Dream: The Underdog
From “Miracle on Ice” to “Rudy,” American sports history is filled with moments when the least likely competitor defied the odds. When the United States men’s hockey team stunned the world with their victory over the former Soviet Union at the 1980 Winter Olympic Games, it was more than a semifinal win: it was a […]
Former WNBA Player and Coach Shares How She is Building a Legacy
On Feb. 19, Chicago Sky assistant coach and former Women’s National Basketball Association player Tamera “Ty” Young spoke at the Harvard Graduate School of Education in a conversation with University affiliates. The event was hosted by iCreate, an HGSE student organization that brings together students from across disciplines and schools for collaborative dialogue events. Despite […]
In Case You Missed It: Men’s Basketball Harvard-Yale!
It finally happened! What, you might ask? Bekuo Uzo-Menkiti ’28 had absolutely no excuse to skip the basketball game. I had been trying to convince her to go with me for months! Genuinely, months! The first thing you should know about Bekuo is that she is, if nothing else, busy. When she turns my invitation […]
No Days Off?
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 […]
The 2026 Super Bowl Recap
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 […]
The Perfect Match
Our favorite athletes, champions of clubs and nations, sometimes meet their lifetime partners through the sporting community. Whilst this may seem coincidental or convenient, it reflects the importance of finding and leaning on people who deeply understand and support your life ambitions, daily habits, and energy. Sports are not typically associated with romance, but rather […]
The “Chase” for Love
As our generation gradually realizes that love cannot be determined by dating-app algorithms, and that potential lovers are more than just profiles in an endless stream of matches, hopeful romantics have turned to new ways of finding “the one.” Enter: run clubs. As a weekly ritual where dozens of young, sporty, and often single people […]
A Love Letter to the Sport that Made Me Who I Am
For the first time in my life, I draw a blank when simply asked, “What do you do in your free time?” I can no longer talk about the sport that shaped me into the person I am today. Skiing was never just a hobby or winter activity for me—it was the structure of my […]
Love, All: Racism in Sports Media Makes Everyone Lose
It’s unusual for someone to be reprimanded for being in the right. But for certain athletes, criticism will follow them regardless of their conduct. On Jan. 22, the second-round 2026 Australian Open match between Naomi Osaka, a four-time Grand Slam singles champion and former world No. 1, and four-time titleholder Sorana Cîrstea turned sour. Osaka’s […]
Let’s Normalize Being Apolitical in Sports
In 2018, Fox News commentator Laura Ingraham went viral for telling National Basketball Association star LeBron James to “Shut up and dribble,” reinvigorating a familiar debate: should athletes use their platforms to advocate for political change, or should they stick to sports? While Ingraham’s phrasing was undeniably brash, the underlying idea is worth considering: athletics […]
2015 Called, It Wants Its Super Bowl Back
Following the National Football Conference and American Football Conference championships, the 2026 Super Bowl is finally here. For the first time in over a decade, the Seattle Seahawks and New England Patriots will face each other again. “Pats Nation” and the “12th Man” will meet again on Feb. 8, 2026. As a lifelong Seahawks fan, […]
Melting the Ice: “Heated Rivalry” and the NHL
On Christmas Eve, as many gleefully awaited the arrival of Santa Claus, others prepared for their long-awaited trip to “the cottage.” As the clock struck midnight on Dec. 25, the final episode of “Heated Rivalry” dropped. During its five-week debut, the television show followed a pair of closeted gay hockey players. In that short span, […]
A Reaction to the 2026 American Olympic Hockey Roster
Hockey is arguably the best sport on earth. Fans are often treated to huge playoff upsets, wild trades, and intense drama, but the actual on-ice product remains the same. How do you improve what is ultimately an entertainment vehicle? It is a question that has plagued the National Hockey League head office for the better […]
Fall ’25 Recap of Indy Sports Coverage
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 […]
Potluck: Harvard Women’s Ice Hockey Named Beanpot Champions
Practically unnoticeable to an untrained eye, under the bright LED lights of TD Garden, the difference between red and crimson becomes unavoidable. The stands, especially those immediately adjacent to the ice’s penalty box, were dominated by a red sea of vibrant (one could say eyesore) Boston University Terrier hockey jerseys. As the sound of percussion […]
“Radlove” for Women’s Rugby
On Nov. 22, the Harvard women’s rugby team made history under the lights of Mignone Field. In the grand finale of their undefeated season, top-ranked Harvard defeated No. 2 Lindenwood University, claiming their third consecutive National Intercollegiate Rugby Association title. With this victory, the team also became the first collegiate women’s rugby team to claim […]
Fantasy Roundup: Week 14
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 […]
Indy Sportsbook: EPL Gameweek 15
The Premier League 2025-26 season has been host to several surprises, from massive injuries to impressive runs of form. The league has been rocked by big signings all season, with Liverpool spending heavily on Alexander Isak, Florian Wirtz, and Hugo Ekitiké, and many teams following suit. The current league standings have shattered many early-season predictions. […]
A Love Letter to My Sport
While most of the student body was at Yale the Friday before Thanksgiving break, the 22 members of the Harvard field hockey team were at Duke University, grappling with the fact that our season had come to an end after a tough loss in the NCAA semifinals; the game had been tied scoreless until the […]
The Fall of Sky Sports Halo
Forty-eight hours after its launch on Nov. 13, a massive wave of backlash pushed Sky Sports, the preeminent sports broadcaster in the U.K., to shutter its female-oriented TikTok channel Halo. The social media page had been launched with the message: “Introducing Sky Sports Halo – the lil sis of Sky Sports. A new TikTok channel […]
Fantasy Roundup: Week 13
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. […]
Fantasy Roundup: Week 11
With the Colts and Saints sitting out, this week was packed with National Football League action. Only seven weeks remain, and the playoff window is closing for some teams. Injuries forced unexpected players onto the field: Aaron Rodgers left the Bengals game in the third quarter, replaced by Mason Rudolph. Kirk Cousins played briefly after […]
Harvard-Yale: A Preview of the 150th Anniversary of The Game
When Harvard meets Yale on the football field this weekend, it is more than just a season closer. Known simply as “The Game,” the annual matchup is one of the oldest and most widely recognized rivalries in American collegiate sports. The Harvard Crimson and Yale Bulldogs first faced off in 1862 when their men’s crew […]
A House Divided
By this point, it’s safe to assume that football fans, athletes, and even the most non-athletic regular person (NARP) Swifties alike are at a minimum familiar with the NFL’s widely recognized Kelce brothers. With their podcast, numerous brand deals, and limelight engagements, the pair has steadily become an iconic example of one of the most […]
The Making of a WAG: Sexualization in Sports
The wives and girlfriends of professional athletes in the most popular and well-paid men’s sports can gain just as much fame as their significant others, for better or for worse. This begs the question: why is it that the same phenomenon does not exist among the husbands and boyfriends of professional female athletes? The obsession […]
Indy Sportsbook: The Odds of Getting Laid
The choice of foreplay in the form of dinner, an activity, or simply a text is a time-honored tradition of the college hookup. While the quality of each can work in your favor, the chances you can seal the deal at the end of the night are significantly different. All that being said, make your […]
For the Love of the Game
After their 31-10 win over Dartmouth this past weekend, Harvard football has extended their winning streak to seven and continues to dominate the Ivy League. This season’s undefeated record places the Crimson at No. 9 in the NCAA Stats Perform FCS rankings and No. 13 in the AFCA Coaches Poll, their highest ranking in program […]
Hallucinations of a Sleep-Deprived Athlete
Every student at Harvard has a different sleep schedule. But whether you’re an early bird or a night owl, there is a way to pick a class routine that fits your preferences while managing to survive the semester and remain relatively sane. Finding time to take a quick nap when exhaustion hits or schedule a […]
Fantasy Roundup: Week 9
With the NFL season now at its midpoint, the race for the Super Bowl remains wide open. The Patriots and Drake Maye continue to make a name for themselves as worthy underdogs. Meanwhile, the Bills and Eagles continue their dominant performances. Other teams, like the Packers or Jaguars, are simply harder to rate—they win the […]
Sports Spotlight: Vanessa Zhang
On Oct. 19, Vanessa Zhang ’28 finished out the golf season, accomplishing an impressive feat: back-to-back first-place medals for the final two tournaments of the season. According to Harvard Athletics, Zhang is only the fifth female golfer in Harvard’s history to have two consecutive wins. In both tournaments, Zhang was the only golfer to finish […]
Fantasy Roundup: Week 8
Another week closer to the Super Bowl and another week of games. In a league already plagued by injuries, Cam Skattebo joins the list after a nasty tackle left him with an ankle injury. Around the league, many teams are continuing their dominance as the Buccaneers and Baker Mayfield beat the Saints, Drake Maye and […]
Head of the Charles Regatta Recap
This past weekend, Oct. 18-19, marked the 60th anniversary of Harvard hosting the Head of the Charles, the most prominent and historic boat race in the United States. Founded by members of the Cambridge Boat Club and inspired by Harvard’s own rowing heritage, the Regatta has grown into the largest two-day rowing competition in the […]
Fantasy Roundup: Week 7
Another week, another round of games. Once again, fans witnessed the rare sight of backup quarterbacks taking the field across the league. In many games, starters sat out the final minutes, giving backups a few limited snaps. The Chiefs were so far ahead that Patrick Mahomes was subbed out for Gardner Minshew. Meanwhile, a few […]
Head of the Charles: A Preview of the 60th Anniversary of the Regatta
This weekend, Oct. 17-19, marks the 60th anniversary of the Head of the Charles Regatta. Founded in 1965 by the Cambridge Boat Club, the event has grown from a local experiment into a global showcase of athleticism, tradition, and community. Each fall, the regatta draws thousands of athletes and spectators to the Charles River. Harvard […]
Fantasy Roundup: Week 6
With a third of the NFL regular season complete, the standings look nothing like preseason predictions. The Colts—led by Daniel Jones— have emerged as a dominant force alongside the Bills and Buccaneers. Meanwhile, several presumed playoffs contenders have already lost hope. The Ravens and Bengals are 1-5 and 2-4, respectively, plagued by injured quarterbacks and […]
2025-2026 NHL Season Preview
Cue the music, it’s hockey season again. The puck dropped Oct. 7, so here are my predictions for the 2025-26 NHL season, division by division, followed by some way too early awards. PACIFIC DIVISION 8. Seattle KrakenSince the Kraken’s playoff splash in 2023, there’s been no spark, no leader, and no clear direction. Veteran goaltender […]
A Look Into the Harvard Field Hockey Team’s Season
The Harvard women’s field hockey team has opened the season with remarkable momentum, undefeated at 10-0 overall and 3-0 in Ivy League play, winning over nationally ranked opponents such as Princeton (6), University of Connecticut (11), and Stanford (25) with a perfect 1.000 winning percentage. In an interview with the Harvard Independent, captain Fiene Oerlemans […]
Fantasy Roundup: Week 5
It was a week of upsets. Only one team remains winless as the Titans and Saints both picked up their first victories, leaving the lowly Jets as the last man standing. Even more surprising, no team remains undefeated after the Eagles fell to Bo Nix’s Broncos and the Patriots stunned the Bills. In other news, […]
Fantasy Roundup: Week 4
Only about a month into NFL play, and for some, the season already feels like a loss. The Titans, Saints, and Jets all fall to 0-4. Meanwhile, the Ravens are falling short of their playoff hopes with a 1-3 record, and that’s not to mention all the teams that have suffered season-ending injuries to their […]
From Spain to the Stadium: My First American Football Game
I don’t watch sports. Back home in Spain, “football” means something entirely different. So with my European roots and little knowledge of American sports, I anticipated crossing the river this past weekend to watch my very first game. I left the stadium on Saturday in awe, having watched Harvard dominate Brown 41-7 at their home […]
Playoff Potentials
With the 2025 Major League Baseball playoffs just days away, the regular season has already delivered its fair share of excitement. As teams jockey to secure their place as October’s contenders—or fade as season failures—the season has made a few things clear: Aaron Judge remains the heartbeat of the Yankees, the Mariners’ young core looks […]
Sports Spotlight: Robby Meek
Robby Meek ’27, who competes in double-handed fleet racing, single-handed fleet racing, and double-handed team racing, won the NEISA Open Singlehanded Championship for the second time in a row on Sept. 13. Harvard sailing has opened the 2025-2026 season strong with a recent 7-0 round robin victory at the NEISA Match Race Championships on Sept. […]
Fantasy Roundup: Week 3
Throughout Week 3, we played the game of “Who’s that quarterback?” “What team does Tyrod Taylor play for?” “What about Marcus Mariota?” “Mac Jones isn’t on the Patriots anymore.” There were 23 interceptions thrown, with four being converted for a pick-six. For full team rosters, see Week 0’s issue. First and Lowell (2-0) vs Bring […]
Fantasy Roundup: Week 2
Week 2 of the NFL season has been marked by injuries to quarterbacks and tight-ends, though many had little impact on the field. Below are the matchups, final scores, and a top performer and underperformer from each team. For full team rosters, see last week’s issue. Pfirst Down (1-0) vs Bring it Dome (0-1): 139.64 […]
Calculating Wellness
83. 75. When I wake up each morning, the first thing I check is two numbers—my Readiness and Sleep scores, courtesy of my Oura Ring. These digits define the quality of my rest and how energetic I am for the day ahead, calculating my physiological wellness through the light, gold ring that rests so delicately […]
Fantasy Roundup: Week 1
What a week. What an opening week. Where to begin? We’ll start with the matchups and scoring (you can find the teams in last week’s issue). Listed below are the matchups from Week 1, the final score, and a top performer and underperformer from each team. Bring it Dome vs The Inn-Zone: 117.46 – 130.22 […]
On the Ice for a Cause: Evening with Champions Blends World-Class Skating and Giving Back
For the past 50 years, skating fans and citizens of the Greater Boston area have flocked to Cambridge to watch an Evening with Champions. EWC is a public charity dedicated to fighting cancer by raising money for the Jimmy Fund, an organization for pediatric cancer research under the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. EWC was founded in […]
The Informative vs. Intrusive Debate
Harvard’s impressive athletic programs have continued to supply athletes with new gear, equipment, and technology in order to create professional environments for daily team operations. The integration of Catapult GPS units, WHOOP bands, and other sporting tracking devices into training and competition for many Harvard teams can cause both appreciation and disruption. Athletes’ personal use […]
Fantasy Roundup: Week 0
The NFL season has officially arrived. Finally, fans have another event to fill their schedules alongside the hundreds of baseball games and the phallic interruptions of the WNBA. Instead, plop down on the couch, grab your (surely nonalcoholic) beverage of choice, and watch as the Cowboys once again fail to reach the NFC Championship. At […]
Crimson’s Crowds Are Back!
Returning to campus after a long summer break means one thing: countless opportunities to spectate and support all the fall athletes taking the stage in the 2025 season. With the ever-growing competitiveness of Harvard as both a top academic institution and a sporting hub of talent, grit and ambition, fall sports teams begin their seasons […]
Sports Spotlight: Chandler Piggé
This July, senior guard and captain of the men’s basketball team Chandler Piggé ’26 traveled to Bochum, Germany, to help Team USA secure the silver medal in 3×3 basketball at the 2025 FISU Summer World University Games. “It was my first time representing the United States in international competition, which was very awesome… To have […]
Quad Life, Preseason Edition
It’s 5:45 a.m., and Storage Squad still hasn’t delivered your scooter. Instead, you’re trudging across Cambridge with calves that feel as heavy as bricks. Before the sun is even up, you spill coffee all over yourself trying to juggle your belongings for the day. To top it off, you yelp from a hamstring cramp after […]
Singles Stars and Doubles Drama: The Reimagined U.S. Open’s Mixed Doubles Championship
In a bold reformatting of the traditional championship, the 2025 U.S. Open aimed to bring the mixed doubles tournament to center stage (and center court) in a condensed two-day event held during Fan Week. With shortened sets and a $1 million prize hanging in the balance, singles stars entered the field, many in their debut […]
The T-Swift Effect: New Heights Edition
It finally happened: Taylor Swift made her first-ever guest appearance on the “New Heights” podcast. Hosted by NFL tight end Travis Kelce and his future Hall of Fame brother, Jason Kelce, sports fans and “Swifties” alike have long awaited this momentous occasion since Taylor and Travis were first seen together in public in September 2023. […]
Fallen Favorites and Newly Crowned Champions
Another year of battles on the grass courts of SW19 has come to a close, with the 2025 Wimbledon champions crowned and a tournament full of upsets and breakthroughs in the books. Jannik Sinner and Iga Świątek rose to claim their maiden titles in the men’s and women’s singles at the All England Club after […]
Fast Facts: F1 Predictions vs. Reality
The 2025 Formula 1 season has officially reached its midpoint, and, per usual, there has been no shortage of surprises. Let’s look back on our predictions for this year’s championship, made in the Independent’s Meltdown issue before the season kicked off at the Australian Grand Prix. Here is how things have unfolded. Constructors’ Championship Winner: […]
The NCAA House Settlement: Paychecks, Principle, or a New Path?
College athletics have entered a new era. On June 6, the final approval for the House v. NCAA settlement was signed, changing the landscape of collegiate sports. Moving forward, college athletic programs will be able to directly pay their athletes. This ruling will apply to the Atlantic Coast Conference, Big Ten Conference, Big 12 Conference, […]
Hot Takes of the NBA
Just as the school year has come to a close, we wave goodbye to yet another NBA season as the Oklahoma City Thunder has defeated the Indiana Pacers in Game 7 of the Finals. Filled with surprising breakout players, heartbreaking injuries, and monumental trades, this season has given NBA fans fuel for conversation. However, the […]
Indy Sportsbook: FIFA Club World Cup 2025
The FIFA Club World Cup 2025 launched its first game on June 14 and will continue until the final on July 13. Since its inception in 2000, this tournament has invited club teams from around the world and will be hosted in the United States this year. Recently, FIFA increased the invited teams from seven […]
If I Were the NHL Commissioner
Ladies, gentlemen, and otherwise, I have been inspired—not from any sort of philosophical epiphany, but due to an X post from NHL insider Pierre Lebrun outlining the changes he would make if he were NHL commissioner. I think the hockey world could benefit from my thoughts as well. LeBrun worked for 13 years as an […]
Sports Spotlight: Radcliffe Lightweight Rowing
As most students pack up for summer break, many Harvard athletes remain on campus, training for the final stretch of their season. The Radcliffe Lightweights, Harvard’s women’s lightweight rowing team, are preparing for the Intercollegiate Rowing Association National Championship Regatta on May 31 to June 1 at Mercer Lake in West Windsor, NJ. Rowing is […]
Spring Sports Round-Up
While sports fans regard fall as the coveted football season, as the NFL and NCAA run parallel, spring is the time for some of America’s most popular sports: baseball, softball, and lacrosse. This year, Harvard has seen success in many of its teams, from the most recognized to the least mainstream sports. With some teams […]
A Crimson Crew
The Spring 2025 season has been another for the history books for Harvard Sailing. The co-ed squad won the Intercollegiate Sailing Association National Championship on April 24. The women’s team followed this with a third-place finish on April 27 at the Women’s ICSA National Championship. Heading into the Open Fleet National Championships, the No. 1-ranked […]
NBA Conference Semifinals Game 3 Predictions
As the NBA playoffs move into the conference semifinals, we at the Independent recommend you save money on tickets at your hometown arena and opt instead for a comfortable couch near the TV. For the first time in league history, all four of the visiting teams stole Game 1—an East-to-West upset that humbled three 60-win […]
Indy Sportsbook: Power Playoffs for Power Payoffs
In the first round of the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs, the Florida Panthers dismantled what appeared to be an untouchable Boston Bruins team 4-3. Fans were stunned as the Bruins had achieved the best statistical season in NHL history and were undoubtedly favored to win the Cup. Following their improbable upset, the Panthers went on […]
Sports Spotlight: Peter Carter
When Peter Carter ’69 first arrived at Harvard, he planned to join the men’s ice hockey team. A five-year starter in high school at Milton Academy, Carter expected his college experience to be defined by his time spent at the rink. But after losing the starting position to the other goalie in his year, he […]
The Case for Outdoor Miles
For almost half a year, Massachusetts has been endlessly dreary, wet, and cold. After this past weekend, it finally feels realistic to hope that the weather has finally turned from winter into a gorgeous spring. The banks of the Charles River are once again full of students and tourists enjoying the beautiful scenery, and outdoor […]
Sports Spotlight: Harvard Men’s Lacrosse
This past weekend, at Harvard’s first annual Cambridge Day, the No. 10-ranked men’s lacrosse team welcomed its largest crowd ever at Jordan Field. The high-profile game for this team made the event a success on a day full of athletic competitions. Despite their 12-20 loss, the men’s team stayed within four points against the NCAA […]
Running on Fumes and Gummies
In June 2024, the NCAA voted to remove marijuana from its list of banned substances for student-athletes across all divisions. Following the removal of the same ban in the NBA, this rule change was a significant shift for the athlete community, who are no longer subject to season-long suspensions for a positive test. Additionally, this […]
The Dream NFL Blunt Rotation
A FaceTime session with someone desperately trying to win you back? Prime time to hit them with the real questions—like who’s in their NFL dream blunt rotation. Bonus points if you still remember their favorite team and casually toss in a token player to keep them wrapped around your finger. With this in mind, we […]
Sports Spotlight: Mason Langenbrunner and Joe Miller
Last week, Harvard men’s ice hockey announced that Mason Langenbrunner ’26 and Joe Miller ’26 will be taking over for Ian Moore ’25, Jack Bar ’25, and Zakary Karpa ’25 as captains of the Crimson next season. Both players were voted to wear the ‘C’ by their teammates and are eager to take on the […]
Sports Spotlight: Women’s 4x400m Relay Team
The Harvard women’s 4×400-meter relay team has just concluded a historic indoor track season in style, finishing sixth place at the NCAA Indoor Championships and earning All-American First Team Honors. Before this final indoor meet, they broke their school record for the fourth time, resetting it to 3:30.28. The team plans to carry this momentum […]
Indy Sportsbook: Form, Injuries, and Tactical Shifts from Bournemouth to Boston
Get ready for a weekend of exciting sports action, with picks that will keep you on the edge of your seat. From the Premier League to the NBA, we have a combination of predictions to help you make the most of your weekend and decompress after grueling midterms. Whether you are rooting for Bournemouth’s counter-attacking […]
Harvard Men’s Soccer Takes Italy and Germany
This year, while many spring breakers traveled to Puerto Rico, Miami, and the Dominican Republic, the Harvard men’s soccer team took a 10-day trans-Atlantic excursion to Italy and Germany. The trip took place from March 14 to 23 and included stops at Milan, Como, Düsseldorf, and Dortmund, as well as three matches against Italian and […]
How Mad is March, Really?
Every March, millions of Americans dive into brackets, search for Cinderella stories, and brace for the chaos of the NCAA Division I basketball tournament. Affectionately known as “March Madness,” buzzer-beaters, bracket-busters, and No. 15 seeds knocking off Blue Bloods are the heart and soul of the spectacle. But, let’s take a timeout. Is March really […]
Indy Sportsbook: March Madness Part II
While some chose to spend their last precious days of spring break lying on a beach or battling the Sunday scaries, others were glued to their computer with a multi-view of the NCAA Division I Basketball Tournament, also known as “March Madness.” Thus far, all of our Sportbook picks are still dancing, yet our underdogs […]
Women’s Water Polo Makes Waves
The Harvard women’s water polo team is riding high, showing no signs of slowing down. This past weekend’s dominant 16-9 win over Brown pushed their streak to an impressive 14 games while also marking a significant milestone for head coach Ted Minnis—his 250th career victory. This remarkable run is record-breaking. Ranked No. 8 in the […]
Sports Spotlight: Harvard Men’s Tennis
Game. Set. Match. Harvard men’s tennis is no stranger to these words as their legacy of excellence and ambition has led them to 33 Ivy League Championships and 29 NCAA Appearances. This year’s team embodies a similar penchant for greatness, demonstrating standout performances heading into the 2025 spring season. The Crimson currently holds an overall […]
Indy Sportsbook: Bracket Busters & Title Chasers
Though it feels like the semester started yesterday, March has arrived, bringing with it erratic weather, grueling midterms, and madness. The NCAA Division I single-elimination basketball tournament, or March Madness, pits 68 college teams across the country against each other. Held annually for the past 86 years, March Madness hosts teams of different skill levels […]
Indy Sportsbook: Podium Picks
Formula 1 is back and better than ever after a solid week of pre-season testing in Bahrain. Coming off of a drama-filled 2024 season with grid changes, championship battles, and seven different Grand Prix winners, the 2025 season is bound to bring even more excitement. Ending his 12-year tenure with Mercedes, seven-time World Champion Lewis […]
The Art of a Mental Health Walk
At Harvard, we toss around the term “crash-out” as casually as if it’s just another everyday occurrence—like leaving your laundry in the machine for a minute too long and coming down to find it discarded on the floor in a plastic bag. Students are relentlessly torn between academic, social, and physical demands, pushing themselves to […]
Lost In Translation: The Life of an ESL Student-Athlete
The challenge of balancing elite sports and academics is hard enough, but with language barriers, cultural confusion, and fast-paced professors to the mix, it becomes a whole new game. For international student-athletes, adapting to life in the United States comes with plenty of unexpected hurdles, both on and off the field. On the Harvard field […]
What the Puck?
This past weekend, hockey fans were left wondering if a stadium rattled with antagonizing boos during a national anthem could be a secret pre-game ritual to guarantee victory. The United States defeated Canada 3–1 deep in enemy territory Feb. 15 at the Bell Centre in Montreal. However, when defending their honor on the homefront on […]
Squat, Stretch, Sweat
If your Instagram Reels Explore page looks anything like mine, then you are well-acquainted with the term “Pilates princess.” At least from my experience, a Pilates princess seems to be a frequent Pilates-goer who happens to own about 45 different pastel workout sets and always rocks a slickback. Over the past year or so, Pilates […]
The Mahomes-Brady Debate Is Over—For Now
Super Bowl 59 was defined by AI halftime commercials, celebrity cameos, and a betting line of 6.5 appearances for Taylor Swift—nearly double Travis Kelce’s total receptions for the night. However, the most important narrative shift of the night had nothing to do with Drake, Kendrick Lamar, or Travis Kelce’s love life. When the green and […]
NBA Logic Is Dead
It was a quiet Saturday night, and I was getting ready to sleep when my phone suddenly blew up with messages. “Yo, did you see this?!” Half-asleep, I grabbed my phone only to be met with a breaking news alert: Dallas Mavericks star Luka Dončić traded to the Los Angeles Lakers for Anthony Davis. As […]
Sports Spotlight: Women’s Squash
Not many teams at Harvard hold nine consecutive Ivy League Championships, yet the women’s squash team makes it look effortless year after year. One of the most high-achieving and consistent teams on campus, this standout group should be on everyone’s radar as they head into the final stages of the season and the College Squash […]
Sports Spotlight: Robert Hinton
On Feb. 3, standout first-year guard Robert Hinton ’28 was awarded his sixth Ivy League Rookie of the Week honor of the season. His achievement came just days after a career-high 28-point performance in a win against Columbia. An aspiring lawyer and NBA player, Hinton has been an integral addition to the Harvard Crimson men’s […]
Behind the Disc
Few sports have a reputation for being as inclusive and fun as ultimate frisbee. From elementary school gym classes to competitive leagues, the sport is loved and played worldwide. Harvard’s robust men’s ultimate frisbee program serves as a low-stress, supportive space for students to build community, stay active, and have fun. Whether players are seeking […]
Consider Me Consoled
Last week, #6 Boston University crushed the #42 Harvard Men’s Hockey team 7-1 in the first round of the Beanpot. On Monday, BU became this year’s tournament champions. It was an embarrassing performance by Harvard—no way to sugarcoat it. Walking into TD Garden Monday night, I expected a similarly catastrophic result against defending Beanpot Champion, […]
Indy Sportsbook: Cheaters n’ Chiefs
All right, this better be the last one. Because surely the Kansas City Chiefs will not be in the Super Bowl four years in a row. Right? This Sunday, the Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles compete for Super Bowl LIX. The Chiefs are the defending champions and have won the past two years. They […]
Ten Things to Do Rather Than Watch the Eagles-Chiefs Game
Despite the Chiefs defeating the Bills and the Eagles storming past the Commanders, our eyes are anywhere but Sunday. Super Bowl LIX will be a quarterback rematch between the back-to-back Super Bowl winner Patrick Mahomes and the newly reinforced Jalen Hurts. Football fans face a tough choice: sing along to the “illustrious” lyricism of “Fly, […]
College Without Crossing the River
Playing Division I sports is an aspiration for many high school athletes, and a common narrative is using college to pursue sports rather than academics and bask in the glory of a full-ride scholarship. However, at Ivy League Schools, all registered in the NCAA Division I, athletes do not receive athletic scholarships. Harvard athletes choose […]