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Nikola Kovacikova to play for Slovakia at FIBA Women's EuroBasket 2021

Kovacikova, who has experience playing for Slovakia at the international level, will suit up as a point guard for the team. She comes in as the second youngest player for Slovakia at just 22 years old.

Isabella Whittaker garners All-America Honorable Mention at NCAA Track and Field Championships

After a stellar performance at the NCAA East Preliminaries, Whittaker had a high standard to live up to as she competed at the University of Oregon. Although she didn't advance to the finals, her freshman year sets her up for another three years of success.

Revisiting the Breakout: Brendan McCaffrey

In this edition of "Revisiting the Breakout," the DP looks at Brendan McCaffrey, who is looking to repeat the success from his sophomore season during his senior year.

As he heads to Rutgers, Mitch Bartolo looks back on successful Penn lacrosse career

After a freshman year marred by injury, Mitch Bartolo had a standout sophomore year. His junior and senior years were made difficult by COVID-19 cancellations. But now, he's headed to Rutgers, where he'll use his remaining year of eligibility to continue his lacrosse career.

Penn men's soccer participates in anti-racism experience "A Long Talk About The Uncomfortable Truth"

As a way of promoting diversity and having necessary conversations around race, Penn men's soccer participated in "A Long Talk About The Uncomfortable Truth." By doing so, they became the first men's team in the Ivy League to engage in the program.

Former Penn quarterback Ryan Glover transfers to Cal

After spending three seasons at Penn and one at WCU, Ryan Glover is heading to Cal, where he'll most likely be competing for the backup quarterback role.

Revisiting the Breakout: Ryan Cragun

In his sophomore year, Ryan Cragun emerged as a standout receiver for Penn football. Now, going into his senior year, Cragun has to prove that his sophomore ascension wasn't a fluke.

Penn alum Regina Salmons chosen for USRowing Olympic Team

For the first time since 2012, Penn rowing will be represented at the Olympic Games. Regina Salmons, who graduated in 2018, will be competing in the Women's Eight.

Penn track and field exceeds expectations at NCAA East Preliminaries

At the NCAA East Preliminaries, which took place at the University of North Florida in Jacksonville, Penn had several impressive showings, with some Quakers performing above their qualifying seed.

Penn announces Alanna Shanahan as its next Athletics Director

After a months-long search, Penn has chosen Alanna Shanahan to lead Penn Athletics. Shanahan will be returning to her alma matter, where she also acted in a number of administrative roles.

While heavyweight rowers gain experience, lightweights bid farewell to seniors at IRA Championships

The competition, which took place at Mercer Lake in West Windsor, N.J., saw Penn's heavyweights come in fifth-place twice and Penn's lightweights achieve a second- and third-place finish.

From open practices to the playoffs: looking back at the 76ers' history with the Palestra

In 1967, the East Division Finals between the Sixers and Celtics began at the Palestra with the Sixers' typical arena occupied for the night. Decades later, the Sixers would also hold some open practices at the the Palestra.

Penn Athletics Announces Five-Year Contract Renewal With Nike

In a re-upping of their previous deal, Nike and Penn Athletics have agreed to a five-year partnership that will see the retailer brand outfit virtually all of Penn's teams.

International men's rowers face a unique set of challenges upon arrival

For 13 members of Penn men's rowing, numerous adjustments are necessary in order to thrive in a completely different country. These range from athletic adjustments to cultural adjustments.

Belgrad | Grizzlies’ recent victories prove progress is perfection

In all likelihood, the No. 8 seed in the Western Conference Memphis Grizzlies will fall short of a ring this year, but the team’s 2020-21 campaign embodies the motto “Progress is perfection.” 

Penn alum Taylor Jenkins leads Memphis Grizzlies to first playoff berth in four years

In Taylor Jenkins' second year as head coach of the Grizzlies, he has led the team to an impressive feat, given the roster's apparent youth and lack of experience. 

The Graduation Issue 2021: 2017-2018 Year in Review

From the Eagles' first-ever Super Bowl victory, to a contentious Amy Wax op-ed, the Class of 2021's first year at Penn was defined by celebration and controversy.

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.