Sports

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.

Life after sports: Checking in with five former stars of Penn Athletics

Penn athletes commonly go on to successful business careers after graduation. We take a look at five who had success both on and off the field. 

Black History Month: Doug Glanville’s journey from Phillies fan to Phillies legend

The Teaneck, N.J. native grew up a Phillies fan, less than a hundred miles away from the university he would attend and the stadium in which he would play a majority of the games in his Major League career.

Black History Month: John Edgar Wideman achieves excellence on and off the court

John Edgar Wideman broke barriers both during his time on Penn men’s basketball, as one of the few Black players on the team, and in his illustrious writing career that followed after he graduated.

Black History Month: Karen Saah juggled two undergraduate degrees and three varsity sports

The time commitment for being an athlete in college is notorious, independent of chosen major. For Karen Saah, being both a student and an athlete meant participating in three varsity-level sports, while earning a dual degree from Wharton and the College.

Checking in with a pair of Penn basketball alumni playing overseas

Jackson-Cartwright and Nelson-Henry recently checked in with the Daily Pennsylvanian about their recent lifestyle adjustments due to the pandemic.

Long before the Linc, the Eagles called Franklin Field their home

It might come as a surprise to many that the Philadelphia Eagles played at Franklin Field for 13 seasons, but if it’s any consolation, many were surprised to see it happen at the time, too.

Undeterred by setbacks, gymnastics senior Darby Nelson is a cornerstone of Penn's success

What started in a mommy-and-me gymnastics coordination class blossomed into a lifelong commitment. Nelson is no stranger to success, including qualifying to Level 10 Junior Olympic National Championships in 2016 and 2017.