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Members of the women's softball congratulate a player at home plate, patting her on the head.

Rejoice! Local spring sports set to begin

Penn and the Philadelphia Department of Public Health have given the go-ahead to begin spring sports competition against local teams.

In 2017 during the NCAA Tournament, Anna Ross of the women's basketball team dribbles the ball up the court while trailed by a Texas A&M player.

By the Numbers

By the Numbers: Penn in the NCAA Tournament (Women)

In celebration of the return of the NCAA Tournament after last year’s was canceled by COVID, Penn Today reflects on the Quakers’ appearances in the Big Dance.

A Penn player defends a Kansas player with the ball at the top of the key during the 2018 NCAA Tournament.

By the Numbers: Penn in the NCAA Tournament (Men)

In the spirit and excitement of March Madness, Penn Today takes a look at the history of the Quakers in the NCAA Tournament.

Marty Vaughn standing with a football on Franklin Field in 1974.

The first Black starting quarterback on Franklin Field

Marty Vaughn, a Class of 1975 alum, reflects on his college football career, where he led the Quakers to winning seasons in ’73 and ’74.

Historic Franklin Field sits empty with no players or fans.

Ivy League cancels spring sports season

Due to the pandemic, the conference will not hold league competition or host league championships this spring, but has put in place a process that may allow for limited, local competition if public health conditions improve.

Against Army, Sam Handley makes a move up the field with the stick and ball.

Junior Sam Handley named preseason All-American

The midfielder on the men’s lacrosse team has been honored by US Lacrosse Magazine, the United States Intercollegiate Lacrosse Association, and Inside Lacrosse.

Wearing a Cleveland Browns hoodie and a facemask, Kevin Stefanski runs onto the field.

Penn alum Kevin Stefanski named NFL Coach of the Year

The 2004 alumnus guided the Cleveland Browns to the playoffs in his first year as head coach, and their first playoff win in more than a quarter century.

Justin Watson of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers stands on the sideline with his helmet off wearing his white jersey.

Justin Watson wins Super Bowl with Tampa Bay Buccaneers

2018 alumnus Justin Watson won the Super Bowl on Sunday with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, joining 1999 alumnus Jim Finn as the only former Penn football players with Super Bowl Rings.

Penn Athletics to celebrate 100 years of women’s sports

Starting this month, Penn Athletics will celebrate the 100th anniversary of the official start of women’s athletics at the University. This will include content on their website and social media accounts.

Ibrahim Jaaber drives past a defender with the ball, wearing his blue number two jersery.

Ibrahim Jaaber: Where are they now?

The former two-time Ivy League Player of the Year discusses the glory days of Penn basketball, how the game has been therapeutic, the art of stealing the ball, the EuroLeague vs. the NBA, playing while fasting, and what he’s up to today.

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