Sports

Former Penn star Mark DeRosa continues to do it all after retirement from MLB

The 17-year MLB veteran became known for his ability to slide into any position and any role with virtually any team across the league and perform at a high level no matter the situation.

What if? NFL legend Gale Sayers' close call with becoming Penn's Athletics Director

After former Penn Athletics Director Andy Geiger resigned in late 1978 to accept the same job at Stanford, Penn was left in a precarious position. The ensuing search process led Penn to two interviews with Sayers.

15 Questions with... Dan Karrash, Penn football kicker

The Daily Pennsylvanian asked Penn kicker Dan Karrash 15 questions about football, his time at Penn, and life overall.

Belgrad | Expect rapid growth from Penn alumnus Taylor Jenkins' young Grizzlies

Though this year’s mid-season All-Star Game will arrive a bit early amid controversy, the Memphis Grizzlies, coached by Penn alumnus Taylor Jenkins, will rejoice at the opportunity to regroup before a loaded back half of the season.

Junior golfer Jason Langer learns from the Master, his father Bernhard

Junior Jason Langer first picked up a golf club at the age of two or three, following in the footsteps of his father, Bernhard Langer, a two-time Masters champion. 

Freshman guard Lauren Charlton incorporates family teachings into her game

Lauren Charlton is certainly no stranger to basketball. The Penn freshman guard has been playing since the age of five alongside her competitive family, and now she’s bringing her skills to the Quakers.

Origin stories: Penn men's rowing

In the United States, the origins of rowing are traced mainly to New York. The sport then spread rapidly throughout New England, and soon after ended up in Philadelphia. Once the rowing craze arrived in Philadelphia, Penn's interest in rowing increased, and eventually, students got involved. 

Origin stories: Penn football

From intramural games in 1871 to winning seven national titles in a 30-year span between 1894 and 1924, and finally, to being a part of the Ivy League since 1956, football has been a part of the University for almost 150 years.

Pottruck Health and Fitness Center reopens to all undergraduate students

Pottruck began a reopening pilot program on Feb. 3 after the Quiet Period ended, with plans to potentially reopen to all students. Chief Wellness Officer Benoit Dubé told The Daily Pennsylvanian on Feb. 23 that the protocols taken during the pilot program “have been shown to work.”

All in the family: Tim Dolan trains under father Steve for Penn track and cross country

When distance runner Tim Dolan hit the track of Franklin Field for the first time as a Quaker, he carried his feet with the experience and tenacity he had gathered over his distinguished high school running career. 

Penn's wild and wacky tradition of Rowbottoms: from origin to demise

When people refer to the “good old days,” they usually refer to something that’s a bit more hardcore. Well, those traits are steeped in the legacy of one of Penn’s oldest traditions, Rowbottoms.

15 Questions with... Joanne Fu, a Penn women's swimming senior

The Daily Pennsylvanian asked Joanne Fu of Penn women's swimming 15 questions about her time with the team, her experience at Penn, and her life overall. Here's what she had to say.

Penn men's basketball Ivy League title look back: 1994-1995

Following its second consecutive Ivy League Championship, the 1994-95 Penn men’s basketball team came into the season as clear favorites.

Ghannadi | Ranking the top five coaches in Penn history

Although judging coaching success is subjective and involves numerous factors, here is a ranking of the top five coaches in Penn history.

Ivy League officially cancels spring athletic season

Athletics Director M. Grace Calhoun announced today in an email to Penn athletes that, due to rising COVID-19 rates, the Ivy League Council has decided not to hold conference athletic competitions or league championships this spring. 

15 questions with... Anderson Myers, a Penn women's swimming senior

The Daily Pennsylvanian asked senior Anderson Myers of Penn women's swimming 15 questions about her sport, her time at Penn, and her life overall. Here's what the senior had to say.

Basketball without borders: Alumus AJ Brodeur continues his career in Iceland

The Northborough, Mass. native is one of the most well-known Penn basketball stars of all time. Since his very first season donning the Red and Blue, he has made an impact. As a freshman he was just one of two players to start all 28 games, and averaged a team-high 30.9 minutes per contest. 

15 Questions with... Brendan McCaffrey, a Penn sprint football junior

The Daily Pennsylvanian asked Brendan McCaffrey of Penn sprint football 15 questions about his sport, his time at Penn, and life overall. Here's what the junior had to say.

For Penn men's lacrosse coach Mike Murphy, the Quakers are his second family

As Penn men’s lacrosse head coach Mike Murphy embarks on a 2021 season with unprecedented circumstances, he continues to employ the same drive and mentality that have proven to be worthy of several Ivy League titles and NCAA Championship appearances.

Freshman forward Jordan Obi hopes to lead Penn women's basketball by example

Leadership can be embodied in several different forms. For Penn women's basketball freshman Jordan Obi, her leadership takes shape in how she has handled challenges and inspired her teammates.