Sports Features
Geography of women's basketball: Northeast hotspots and Californian stars
California hosts two of Penn's standout stars from last season, Kayla Padilla and Jordan Obi, amidst a roster dense with talent from the East Coast.
‘Leave a legacy of winning’: Inside Jordan Dingle's quest for redemption
Coming off a heartbreaking end to last season, Penn superstar guard Jordan Dingle seeks redemption and postseason success for Penn.
Emails, tryouts, and time management: Walking on to a Penn sports team
Joining a Penn sports team after the acceptance letter is a process varying by sport, with some paths drawing a clearer process than others.
The smallest freshman class in the Ivy League: Cam Thrower and Chris Ubochi of men's basketball
With only each other to rely on in their class, but so much to prove, the two freshmen face a unique first season in collegiate level basketball.
Phoebe White of cross country: Running part of a pack to lead within the team
Although the aim of her sport is to lead amongst the rest, junior Phoebe White values being part of a pack for support and motivation.
'We want to get back to the NCAA Tournament': Coach Steve Donahue talks upcoming season
One challenge of this season will be an increased number of games for Penn men's basketball, so consistency will be key to the team currently ranked first in the Ivy League preseason poll.
For family and lifelong friendships: Women's soccer celebrates Senior Day sendoffs
Parents and siblings of the players watched as the departing seniors joined their found family in Penn women's soccer for the final time at home.
Grittiness, community define Philadelphia's Rocky 50k
There are no official registrations, no road closures, and no winners. Rather, the race is about spirit; the spirit of the bonds that have formed around it, and the spirit of the city it champions.
Meet the unsung heroes of Penn Athletics: The equipment managers
Penn's equipment managers may not be on the field playing, but their impact is always felt by Penn's athletes.
Football freshmen are finding their footing amid team's success
Penn's football freshmen have become ingrained in the team's culture, have found mentors, and have adjusted to the rigors of playing college football.
"We" before "me": The often unseen harmony of Penn football's offensive linemen
Behind the high-tempo offense of Penn's yet undefeated season are the offensive linemen who put the team before themselves.
Penn football special teams: The tidy trio training for consistency
Kicker Graham Gotlieb, punter Ben Krimm, and long snapper Ryan Mannelly are proving that consistency is just one step towards becoming a dependable unit for an undefeated team.
From pee-wee to Penn football, twin brothers Logan and Lawson Nash stay together
With the Quakers, the Nash brothers have seen considerable action, combining for 26 tackles through the first six games so far this season.
DP Sports Player of the Week: Ben Stitz
Our DP Sports Player of the Week is graduate student Ben Stitz, who has scored in every match of Penn men’s soccer’s seven-game winning streak.
Believe in Brynn: Penn field hockey is building family to fight Rett Syndrome
One special fan in the stands of Penn field hockey is fighting a diagnosis with the help of more than just one family.
Building camaraderie from the bus to the field: How Penn men’s soccer spends time on the road
With just five out of 16 games of the season to be spent at home, Penn men’s soccer has been confronting the crucial challenge of taking wins on the road.
From college volleyball fan to Penn volleyball player, Ella Green is marking crucial kills on the court
Sophomore Ella Green has been a crucial outside hitter for Penn, but she grew her inspiration for the sport before college by following Penn State volleyball.
Sprint football becomes a father-son affair for coaches Jerry and Frank McConnell
For a combined 19 years, Jerry and Frank McConnell have coached on Penn's sprint football team, most of that time coming from Jerry McConnell, who's been with the program since 2007.
How does Penn men’s golf practice? It’s complicated.
Due to the absence of full-size golf courses nearby in West Philadelphia, Penn men's golf can often find itself traveling upwards of half an hour just to access a nearby course.