Sports Features
Poor retention and accounts of mistreatment by Penn softball coach raise 'a huge red flag'
These allegations raise questions about whether the pressure King imposed on her players crossed the line into mistreatment.
Sabine Rutlauka of women's tennis brings relentless tenacity to the courts
"Even if she loses a set and is down in the set, it’s never over with Sabine," women's tennis coach Sanela Kunovac said on Rutlauka. "She finds a way to snatch the victory from the jaws of defeat."
Wrestling in pursuit of title wins with several nationally ranked players
Through the winter, Penn wrestling has been nationally recognized both as a team and for its standout individual talents.
From best friends to best in the nation: Santry and Spizzirri stay close on Penn men's squash
Throughout their squash careers, the two sophomores have been supportive of one another. Now, they have a chance to do so as they compete for a national championship.
Fifth-year players and sophomore rookies: Penn's unusual rosters upon return to play
The unusual makeup of rosters after season cancellations presented unordinary opportunities for many Penn athletes, from upperclassmen leading two classes of rookies to players returning for a fifth year.
Penn graduate Ryan O'Malley signed to New York Giants active roster
Just a few days after former teammate Alek Torgersen signed with the Detroit Lions practice squad, tight end Ryan O’Malley has been added to an active roster. The 2016 graduate was a captain and two-time All-Ivy honoree with the Quakers, and scored a total of nine touchdowns in his 40 career games.
Experienced captains look to lead Penn field hockey to the top
Good leadership can prove the difference between try and triumph, and Penn field hockey is rife with multitalented players. Unlike previous years, the team will now rely on three captains to take them to the NCAA Tournament and finally take down Princeton.
On and off the pitch, Penn women's soccer trio creates memories for life in service trip to Rwanda
Erica Higa really, really loved her first visit to Rwanda a year ago. So much so, as a matter of fact, that the Penn women’s soccer rising senior had to coerce a couple of friends to come along for round two.
Former Penn men's basketball standout leads lawsuit against Donald Trump
Karl Racine, the current Washington, D.C. Attorney General and a 1980s Penn men’s basketball standout, is leading a lawsuit against U.S. President Donald Trump.
The Long Goodbye
There’s no stopping it. Your final game might end in heartbreak. It might end with injury. It might even be for an Ivy title.
Rapidly improving Penn track and field group won't fear anyone in strong Relays field
Penn track and field's sprinters have a busy weekend in front of them. As one of premier units on the team, both the men's and women's sprinters will be facing some of the best schools in the country this weekend at the Penn Relays. But that won't faze them, as they've shown throughout the year that they belong with the best.
In last chance on the big stage, standout distance runners ready to go out with a bang
With some of the world’s best athletes descending on Franklin Field for the Penn Relays, thousands will be in attendance to seem them compete. Although they might not be the main attraction, Penn track and field’s distance runners are hoping their performances will catch fans’ attention too.
Many Penn teams had national success this school year — but which one was best?
As the 2016-17 school year nears its close, there have been some incredible Penn Athletics feats to reflect upon. But with so many Penn teams having such thorough success this year, there’s one natural question to ask — which one was best? DP Sports set out to find out.
How stifling defense has fueled Penn women's lacrosse's recent winning streak
Aside from personnel, tactics have changed significantly this season as the team has rolled out a brand new defensive scheme. The old standard of man-to-man defense was exchanged for a more fluid zone system, in part to adapt to the new shot clock rule.
The girl who walks on water: Larisa Morales pauses wakeboarding career to join Wharton
For Morales, coming to Penn came with the luxury of ambiguity not usually afforded to athletes of her caliber. Part of that comes from the niche nature of the sport of wakeboarding; another explanation is her humble comportment.
Sophomore Stud: Cwiertnia hasn't slowed down a bit for Penn softball
With such a star-studded senior class, Penn softball is desperate for a late season rally to send some of its top contributors off in style.
Undergraduate Sports Business Club hosts star-studded 'Leadership in Sports' event
Aided by Penn Athletics, the University’s Undergraduate Sports Business Club held a panel discussion titled “Leadership Development Through Sports,” featuring a bevy of names headlined by two-time Super Bowl champion and current Wharton MBA student Justin Tuck.
Penn volleyball players pant and rave about high-intensity, highly-popular new coach
The turn of the calendar from 2016 to 2017 brought a change in leadership that threatened to throw a once-united community into anarchy.
For these four international athletes, the journey to Penn Athletics was different than most
There are 35 international student-athletes at Penn with 19 different countries represented, ranging from Hong Kong to Egypt to French Guiana. We wanted to highlight some of the athletes that best exemplify the character international students give to the university. These are their stories.