Sports

15 questions with... Danny Chiarodit, a former DP sports editor

Current sports editor Brandon Pride sat down with one of his predecessors, Danny Chiarodit, and asked him 15 questions about his time at The Daily Pennsylvanian, his time at Penn, and life overall. Here's what the senior had to say.  

In first-ever kickball Kamin Cup, DPOSTM overpowers NARPs to retain glory

The DP's sports section extended its winning streak over the rest of the company by a final score of 9-5 in a nine-inning kickball game on Ace Adams Field in Penn Park this Saturday.

The best of graduating seniors: Winter Edition

While it didn't end as abruptly as last year's season, this year's athletics season was marred by cancellations and a lack of play. For many of Penn's graduating seniors, this meant that they had no traditional senior night. In honor of these soon-to-be graduates, here's a look at some of the seniors from winter sports that impacted their respective programs the most.

The best of graduating seniors: Fall Edition

While it didn't end as abruptly as last year's season, this year's athletics season was marred by cancellations and a lack of play. For many of Penn's graduating seniors, this meant that they had no traditional senior night. In honor of these soon-to-be graduates, here's a look at some of the seniors from fall sports that impacted their respective programs the most.

15 questions with... Michael Landau, a former DP Senior Sports Editor

Current sports editor Brandon Pride sat down with one of his predecessors, Michael "Landau" Landau, and asked him 15 questions about his time at The Daily Pennsylvanian, his time at Penn, and life overall. Here's what the senior had to say. 

Penn offensive lineman Jack Purcell spends gap semester distributing COVID-19 tests

Offensive lineman Jack Purcell had experience with volunteering, but COVID-19 vaccine distribution was a fresh challenge for the sophomore. 

The best of graduating seniors: Spring Edition

While it didn't end as abruptly as last year's season, this year's athletics season was marred by cancellations and a lack of play. For many of Penn's graduating seniors, this meant that they had no traditional senior night. In honor of these soon-to-be graduates, here's a look at some of the seniors from spring sports that impacted their respective programs the most.

15 questions with... Ben Bedard, a Penn men's lacrosse senior

The Daily Pennsylvanian asked Ben Bedard of Penn menu2019s lacrosse 15 questions about his time with the team, his experience at Penn, and his life overall. Here's what the senior midfielder had to say.

DP Sports Player of the Week: Michael Keehan

In place of the annual Penn relays, the Philadelphia Metropolitan Collegiate Invitational, or “Philly Mets,” was held this past Saturday. The Red and Blue excelled in the localized athletic event. Among these standouts was Penn sophomore Michael Keehan, whose performance earned him DP Sports Player of the Week. 

Freshman Brianna Brown of Penn softball has made her outfield presence felt

Freshman Brianna Brown fell in love with softball at a young age and has finally been able to express that passion on the field with Penn.  

Meet Penn softball's assistant coaches

The Daily Pennsylvanian takes a look at Penn softball's assistant coaches.

In place of Penn Relays, Quaker track and field excels at "Philly Mets"

This year, the Penn Relays sponsored the Philadelphia Metropolitan Collegiate Invitational (“Philly Mets”), a scaled-down version of the typical week-long extravaganza.

15 questions with... Laurel McKelvey, a Penn softball junior

The Daily Pennsylvanian asked Laurel McKelvey of Penn softball 15 questions about her time with the team, her experience at Penn, and her life overall. Here's what the junior had to say.   

Close friendship leads to doubles success for Smith and Hildebrandt of Penn men's tennis

In addition to being two of Penn’s best singles players, Smith and Hildebrandt are Penn’s No. 1 doubles pairing this season.

Penn softball defeated by Drexel in just five innings

In a devastating defeat, Penn softball lost their first matchup against Drexel this season by a score of 11-2.

Penn baseball overcomes rough first inning to win in walk-off fashion

The Quakers secured their first walk-off win of the season in their last opportunity to do so; their remaining four games will be on the road. 

DP Sports Player of the Week: Haley Rizek

For the first time this season, Penn women’s track and field were able to compete in the heptathlon. And despite not competing in any multi-events for over a year, junior Haley Rizek recorded the program’s fifth-best score in program history in the heptathlon this past weekend.

15 questions with... Abby Bosco, a Penn women's lacrosse senior

The Daily Pennsylvanian asked Abby Bosco of Penn women’s lacrosse 15 questions about her time with the team, her experience at Penn, and her life overall. Here's what the senior had to say. 

Passion for tennis took coach Sanela Kunovac from Bosnia to the Red and Blue's baseline

Born in Bosnia, Penn women’s tennis coach Sanela Kunovac's athletic journey began when she was 3 years old. After getting lost at a beach and sending her parents into a frenzy, she was finally found at the tennis courts, mesmerized by the ball going back and forth. 

15 questions with... Sam Bennett, a Penn baseball pitcher

The Daily Pennsylvanian asked Sam Bennett of Penn baseball 15 questions about his time with the team, his experience at Penn, and his life overall. Here's what the junior pitcher had to say.