Sports Columns
Crain | A long look in the mirror for Penn men’s lacrosse
Last Saturday’s season-ending loss against Notre Dame is a microcosm of the Quakers’ season.
Carnathan | Ranking all eight Ivy League basketball arenas
From Philadelphia to Ithaca, each Ancient Eight venue has its own charm.
Slinka-Petka | Our athletes are showing up. Why aren’t we?
If Penn wants students to show up for sports, it needs to give us a story worth believing in.
Carnathan | There has never been an Ivy League coach like Fran McCaffery
McCaffery’s experience at the high-major level makes him a home run hire for Penn men’s basketball.
Slinka-Petka | Trump’s weaponization of college sports
Penn followed the rules. Now, the president is rewriting history, and the future of NCAA athletics is at stake.
Fader | Diving back in: Attending the 2025 Ivy League men’s swimming and diving championships
How watching my first collegiate swim meet reshaped my view of the sport.
Crain | Penn men’s lacrosse is back on the right track
The Quakers have bounced back from a season-opening loss.
Ellis | Why you should become a Penn gymnastics fan
As Penn gymnastics soars to new heights, the team is becoming a must-watch powerhouse in collegiate competition.
Ringhofer | A Super Bowl experience like no other
From Broad Street to Bourbon Street, a week in New Orleans that four journalists will never forget.
Rupertus | A guide for Penn students on being an Eagles fan
The best guide on how to support the Birds in the Super Bowl for out-of-towners.
Carnathan | Four takeaways from a two-loss weekend for Penn men's basketball
Consistent play and limiting opposing stars are among potential areas of improvement for the Quakers.
Carnathan | The conference that stood still
The Ivy League’s decision to opt out of the NCAA payment settlement is the latest in a series of self-limiting policies.
Rupertus | Three major takeaways from Penn women’s basketball’s loss to Columbia
Supporting their stars, crashing the boards, and finding their groove on offense all play into the Quakers’ success.
Yao | The future of the Big 5 Women’s Classic
Should the Big 5 Women’s Classic combine with the Big 5 Men’s Classic?
Yao | I just witnessed Penn football history
No Penn football game will ever top Liam O’Brien’s record-setting performance against Cornell.
Rambaud | Penn football needs to throw the ball more
With stars like Jared Richardson in the wide receiver core, Liam O'Brien needs to let loose to help the Quakers to victory.
Ringhofer | Four things that will define Penn men's basketball this year
A lot has changed over the offseason, so here's what sports associate Tyler Ringhofer is expecting to see this season.
Ringhofer | Four things to expect for Penn women's basketball ahead of this season
Here are some things to look out for ahead of the Red and Blue's campaign kicks off this year.
Carnathan | Banning Homecoming parties won't manufacture sports spirit
The University’s latest effort to get fans in the stands oversteps a modern campus tradition.
