Sports Features
DP Sports' 2022-23 End of the Year Awards
The Daily Pennsylvanian's sports staff collectively voted on the athletes, coaches, teams, and moments that shined the brightest during the 2022-23 season.
From Walnut to Market: Lucas Monroe of Penn men's basketball announces graduate transfer to Drexel
The senior guard played in a total of 85 games during his time in Red and Blue — averaging 4.4 points per game and 4.6 rebounds throughout his career.
Meet five Penn track and field commits set to compete at this year's Penn Relays
Many high school commits reflected on how the lively campus atmosphere drove them to pick Penn as the home for their collegiate careers.
Five fun facts about the Penn Relays
Ahead of the 127th edition of the track meet later this week, here are some interesting things to know.
Invisible injuries: Why resilience is essential for an athlete’s recovery
Sophomore forward Gus Larson's mindset with dealing with his athletic injuries, and the psychological and physical repercussions of a season on the bench, sets him apart.
Penn Relays: A look back at how the oldest and largest track and field meet started
The Relays have been held since 1895, but the first editions of the event barely resemble the modern incarnation.
Double play: Former two-sport Quaker Mark DeRosa details path to Team USA manager
Before an illustrious career in baseball as a player, broadcaster, and manager, Mark DeRosa was one of the greatest quarterbacks in Penn history.
Penn football alumnus Justin Watson reportedly re-signs with Kansas City Chiefs
Watson spent four years with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers before first joining the Chiefs last year.
With senior attacker Dylan Gergar out long term, Penn men's lacrosse is adjusting its attack
Due to an undisclosed injury, the men's lacrosse captain and senior attacker has been sidelined since March 8 and is expected to miss the rest of his final season as a Quaker.
The numbers behind Penn basketball's 2022-23 season
A DP analysis of game-by-game statistics shows the keys to victory for both the men's and women's teams.
Detailing how Penn baseball practices
Quakers on the team must juggle weight training sessions, on-field practices, rewatching film, and more.
Five Penn baseball seniors to transfer for final year of eligibility
The majority of Penn baseball's seniors will be taking advantage of an extra year of eligibility granted due to COVID-19.
Big 5 adds Drexel, announces showcase event at Wells Fargo Center
The Big 5's new structure will see all six Philadelphia schools compete in a reorganized tournament beginning next season.
Dingle, Padilla highlighted during Big 5 award ceremony
The Quakers were also represented by Nick Spinoso, who earned the Most Improved Player award, and Jordan Obi, who was named to the second team.
Losing every game, loving every moment: Mike McLaughlin and the Washington Generals
After his collegiate playing career was over, McLaughlin spent three years with the Generals, before beginning to coach.
Penn baseball claims fourth-straight Ivy League Rookie of the Week award
The two freshman infielders have played crucial roles in many recent victories.
Checking in on how Penn basketball transfers fared at new schools
Four former Quakers played college basketball away from Penn this season.
From the boathouse to the weight room: A typical day of Penn rowing practice
A standard day consists of early rowing practices on the water, followed by evening lifting and conditioning sessions with trainers.
All work, no pay: Athletic scholarship lawsuit threatens future of Ivy League conference
The lawsuit's plaintiffs seek monetary damages, but — more significantly — seek an injunction that would allow Ivy League schools to distribute scholarship compensation moving forward.
