Sports Features
Black History Month: A look at some of the most influential athletes in Penn history
Let's travel back in time to recognize these members of our community who impacted not only Penn, but also the global community.
Transfers Sanford and Gallagher look to make a major impact for Penn men's lacrosse
A pair of juniors, Tim Sanford and Kyle Gallagher, are nothing short of ecstatic about their decisions to come join the Quakers from Denver and Hofstra, respectively.
Inside Northfield Mount Hermon's legacy in Ivy League men's basketball
Northfield Mount Hermon School has produced alumni that have gone on to become diplomats, athletes, and federal judges. Three of them play for Penn men’s basketball.
The pursuit of a ring: a Penn sprint football love story
She's an athletic trainer, he's a strength coach. The thing that brought this Penn Athletics power couple together? You guessed it: sprint football.
Institution of shot clock among new rules in NCAA men's lacrosse
2019 is, in many ways, a historic season for the entire sport, as it marks the beginning of the much-hyped "Shot Clock Era."
Four-year starter Reed Junkin has grown into his role as a team leader
On most sports teams, being a senior means becoming a leader on the team. Junkin has been training for that role since the beginning of his Penn career.
Player, coach, and broadcaster: Gilly Lane has left his mark on the squash world
Now, at 33 years old, Lane is wise beyond his years. The future of Penn squash looks bright with him at the helm.
Teammates at home and in the pool: Kiely sisters are a dynamic duo for Penn
Senior Erin is in her last year as a swimmer for Penn, but she is now passing the baton to her freshman sister Katie Kiely.
For some Penn swimmers, cupping therapy might be key to success
With increased blood flow, cupping is thought to help reduce muscle tension and promote cell repair – functions that serve swimmers well with their high level of physical exertion.
Penn's Jamaican swimmer Keanan Dols has his sights set on the 2020 Olympics
The Jamaican native, who has 2020 Tokyo goals alongside his Penn career, now holds Jamaican national records in three events: the 200-yard individual medley, 200 backstroke, and 200 butterfly.
For Penn women's basketball, all-male practice squad brings improvement in game play
Now in its second season of play with the Red and Blue, the practice squad consists of eight players and has become an integral part of the program.
For Penn wrestling, building #TheMovement means an emphasis on recruiting
In recent years, Penn wrestling has attracted a number of top recruits from across the country. This is evident from the performances of this year’s freshman class.
This young trio has wasted no time making an impact for Penn gymnastics
The Quakers' newcomers have been a major part of the team's success this season. Freshmen Ava Caravela, Sydney Kraez, and Natalie Yang have all proven themselves on the mat.
An inside look at the creative process behind Penn gymnastics' sparkly leotards
From sparkles and mesh, to the elaborate red and blue designs, a lot goes into the Penn gymnastics leotards.
Senior Caroline Moore never expected to be a leader for Penn gymnastics
It is her growth as a captain and a leader that is truly remarkable and has even taken Moore herself by surprise.
What happens inside Penn Park's giant winter Bubble?
While varsity and club athletes alike utilize the Bubble to practice during the winter, most are left to wonder about its contents.
Here's how Penn track's outdoor season is different from its indoor one
While the Quakers are well into their indoor season, there is a much lengthier vision on the horizon for these athletes with the outdoor season starting in March.
Devon Goodman and Kendall Grasela extend high school bond to their time at Penn
Goodman and Grasela both starred at Germantown Academy, a prep school in Fort Washington, Pa., less than an hour away from Penn.
Kuba Mijakowski, the Red and Blue's Polish secret weapon, steps into the spotlight
With 14 points in the first half last weekend against Temple, junior forward Kuba Mijakowski sparked the Penn offense to a huge win and a share of the Big 5 title.