Sports Features
The show went on: How sports operated at Penn during the influenza pandemic of 1918
More than a century ago, while Philadelphia was facing a similar situation as the city is today, Franklin Field still had football.
From Liberia to Spain, Princess Aghayere keeps basketball close to her heart
This fall, Aghayere will play for Valencia Basket Club, S.A.D. in the Liga Femenina de Baloncesto, the top flight of Spanish women’s basketball.
Penn football Ivy League title look back: 1982
Prior to its membership in the Ancient Eight, Penn brought home seven national titles, and since becoming an Ivy League team, Penn has accumulated 18 conference titles.
Ivy League football power rankings: Program history
With the near future of Ivy League football uncertain, we take a look at its past, specifically how the programs stack up to each other.
First-year head coach Casey Brown ready to steer Penn women's soccer to success
The cancellations of numerous fall sports in most of the nation’s main conferences have forced programs to implement new methods of keeping athletes trained and ready once competition begins again.
Penn field hockey using 'shared experiences' to remain connected during pandemic
While these shared experiences will not be scoring goals or celebrating huge wins, there is still a focus on making sure the team is unified.
Ivy League football power rankings: Fall 2020
Though the Ivy League canceled fall sports this year, there's a chance the football season continues in the spring if health experts give the green light.
Under Brown, Penn women's soccer making the most of virtual fall semester
Penn women’s soccer is now in the same position as other teams in the Ivy League, who have known for a while that they wouldn’t be able to reconvene this fall.
Remembering five of the biggest Penn sports moments from the last four years
While Penn teams won't see any competitive athletics until at least January 1, there are still many moments worth remembering from recent history.
Former Quaker Justin Watson ready to shine for Brady and the Bucs
Former Penn wide receiver is battling for a coveted third receiver spot for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, who are now quarterbacked by six-time Super Bowl champion Tom Brady.
Why was Penn's baseball field renamed for an MLB legend with no ties to Penn?
Penn Athletics recently announced that the school's baseball stadium will be renamed for former Dodgers player and manager Tommy LaSorda, but he has no apparent connections to the University.
Professional signings and transfers: what are some Quakers up to after their time at Penn
Here's a roundup of what recent graduates are up to since their time on campus, from signing new professional contracts to transferring schools to continue their college careers.
A look back at Joe Biden's days as an athlete
There are no doubts about the Vice President's athletic accomplishments in high school, but his college years are less clear.
Why didn't Donald Trump play sports at Penn?
With new allegations that Trump paid a proxy to take his SAT, we look at why the President did not attempt to gain admission as a recruited baseball player, a sport at which he claimed to have been phenomenal.
An Unremembered Icon: The Story of 1896 Penn grad George Orton
Penn graduate George Orton was the first Candian gold medalist, founded Penn ice hockey, and was a pioneer of Philadelphia sports, but today he has been all but forgotten.
Two years after graduating, Penn field hockey legend Alexa Hoover isn't done yet
Despite setbacks from numerous injuries, Hoover is the assistant field hockey coach at La Salle and is still training for the US National Team that will compete in the Olympics next year.
Years after shining for Penn football, Kyle Wilcox stars as a member of Team USA Bobsled
Almost six years after his last game with Penn, Kyle Wilcox has found a new home on Team USA Bobsled.
How Penn offensive linemen balance eating with their busy schedules
For anyone, sticking to an eating regimen that meets the proper nutritional requirements is a tough proposition. Add in the time and cost constraints of being a collegiate athlete and doing so only becomes more challenging.
With NIL rule changes on the horizon, some Penn athletes may be in line for a payday
Name, image, and likeness legislation for NCAA athletes are set to take effect in 2021, and many Penn athletes will have the opportunity to reap financial benefits.