Sports Features
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.
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.
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.
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.
How Penn student-athletes choose their classes
Penn athletes have to manage not only when they do their homework, but also when their classes are scheduled. Because of this, Quakers are strategic about picking classes because of practice times.
Which teams are Penn basketball fans turning to without Quaker hoops?
This year, Ivy League basketball remained sidelined while every other Division I school is pushing through the COVID-19 pandemic to play games as scheduled. For Penn fans and athletes alike, the whole situation is, simply put, frustrating.
Former Penn quarterback Ryan Glover battling for starting job at Western Carolina University
The former Penn football quarterback will have the opportunity to suit up again, but it won’t be for the Red and Blue this time around. After graduating in December, Glover has transferred to Western Carolina University and will be playing for the Catamounts this spring.
Stop and Smell the Rose Bowl: Penn's wild 1917 game against the Webfoots
On January 1, 1917, 25,000 people packed into the extra grandstand seating at Tournament Park in Pasadena, Calif. to witness a game that would change the landscape of College Football forever.
Former Penn coach Bob Seddon didn't just find success in one sport, but two
Bob Seddon coached the men’s soccer team until 1986 and the baseball team until 2005, leading each team to a great deal of success during his tenure at Penn.
How are other athletic conferences handling their spring seasons?
While other conferences have already decided to move forward with their seasons, the Ivy League’s decision about the 2021 season is still pending.
Penn football alum Justin Watson wins Super Bowl LV with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Watson, a former standout for Penn football, hoisted the Lombardi Trophy proudly on the turf of Raymond James Stadium after the Tampa Bay Buccaneers soundly defeated the reigning champion Kansas City Chiefs by a score of 31-9.
From Penn to Portugal, Antonio Woods' remarkable story continues
A seasoned contributor at Penn, Woods had always dreamed of playing basketball at the professional level. Although he did stay at Penn after his NCAA eligibility, Woods constantly kept his eyes to the next level.
A conversation with wide receiver Justin Watson as he prepares for Super Bowl LV
The Daily Pennsylvanian sat down with former Penn football star Justin Watson for a chat just days before he competes in the Super Bowl.
Alum Mitch Marrow went from the NFL to Wall Street to doggy daycare owner
One of the Red and Blue's best defensive linemen in the program’s long history, Marrow leads Penn’s records in most sacks in a season and is second in career sacks.
Origin stories: Penn men's soccer
The Quakers’ first official season on the pitch came in 1908, but the origin of the program was in reality born three years prior in the fall of 1905.
Origin stories: Penn men's and women's lacrosse
1900 acted as the first official season of Penn men’s varsity lacrosse, while the women’s team wasn't established until 1974.
An Olympic alternative: A look back at Franklin Field’s 1980 Liberty Bell Classic
Franklin Field's Liberty Bell Classic, with athletes participating from 29 different countries, marked the largest track and field event held in the United States since the 1932 Olympics.
Reliving Steve Yerkes’ 1912 World Series-winning run
Former Penn baseball shortstop Steve Yerkes quickly rose up through the ranks of the Red Sox organization, and in 1911 he won a starting spot in the infield.