Sports

Princeton in the Pros: Seth DeValve ’16

Seth DeValve ’16 played college football at Princeton and was drafted by the Cleveland Browns in 2016. Making headlines as the first white NFL player to kneel during the national anthem, he has consistently advocated for social justice off the field.

Seth DeValve ’16 played college football at Princeton and was drafted by the Cleveland Browns in 2016. Making headlines as the first white NFL player to kneel during the national anthem, he has consistently advocated for social justice off the field.

Once a Tiger: James Chu '00

In the first ‘Once a Tiger’ profile of 2021, Features Staff Writer Ben Angarone interviews James Chu ’00, a former Princeton cross-country runner who, to this day, lives and breathes running. 

In the first ‘Once a Tiger’ profile of 2021, Features Staff Writer Ben Angarone interviews James Chu ’00, a former Princeton cross-country runner who, to this day, lives and breathes running. 

Remembering Hank Aaron, the home-run king

Henry “Hank” Aaron, an honorary Princeton alumnus, died on Jan. 22 at 86. By all measures, he was one of the greatest to ever play baseball, and he was a monumental force in moving the game toward racial equality.

Princeton receives approval for new soccer facilities on East Campus, near Jadwin Gymnasium

On Jan. 7, the University received approval for new soccer facilities on East Campus, which will include a new Roberts Stadium and a practice field.

On Jan. 7, the University received approval for new soccer facilities on East Campus, which will include a new Roberts Stadium and a practice field.

Guttormsen records highest jump ever by Ivy League pole vaulter, eyes Olympics

Sondre Guttormsen, a sophomore pole vaulter on the men’s track and field team, cleared 5.66m (18’7”) in his 2021 season opener.

Sondre Guttormsen, a sophomore pole vaulter on the men’s track and field team, cleared 5.66m (18’7”) in his 2021 season opener. 

Princeton Athletics and COVID-19: A Timeline

Check out the progression of decisions about athletics from when the spread of COVID-19 picked up in the United States to now. 

Check out the progression of decisions about athletics from when the spread of COVID-19 picked up in the United States to now. 

Texas Rangers hire Chris Young ’02 as General Manager

On Friday, the Texas Rangers named Chris Young ’02 as the team’s next executive vice president and general manager. 

Tiger Time-Out: Indoor runner Sam Ellis ’22

Sam Ellis ’22 reflects on taking a gap year, his experience with COVID-19, and his training regimen.

From abroad, Liz Agatucci ’24 balances athletics and academics

Liz Agatucci ’24 explains why she spent her fall semester in England.

On Tap with softball player Cate Bade ’24

The Daily Princetonian caught up over Zoom with first-year softball player Cate Bade, phoning in from her home in Texas over the Thanksgiving break. Bade, who is no stranger to bright lights and large crowds, discussed her experience playing high school softball in Texas, getting an apartment in Princeton with her teammates, and the one food that she can’t live without.

On Tap with track and field thrower Kelton Chastulik ’21

The Daily Princetonian caught up with Kelton Chastulik ’21, a senior thrower on the men’s track and field team who won first place in the shot put at the 2019 Ivy League Outdoor Track & Field Championships.

Tiger Time-Out: Women’s tennis player Zoe Howard ’24

Zoe Howard '24 discusses spending her gap year traveling the world to play in professional tennis tournaments, the one time Kim Kardashian came to her house, and her decision to commit to Princeton.

Princeton in the Pros: Danielle Dockx ’18

Danielle Dockx ’18 knew she wanted to go into medicine and that she wanted to work in the sports industry. However, she was told that she could only put her two passions together if she put medicine first and sports second. This wasn’t an option for Dockx. Instead, she put her passion for sports first, making it her number-one priority, and landed a job with the Tampa Bay Rays.

Tiger Time-Out: Nadir Lewis ’23

The Daily Princetonian caught up with Nadir Lewis ’23, a center fielder on the baseball team who started every game in 2019, to see how he’s been spending his time so far on leave.

On Tap with pole vaulter SJ Cohen ’24

The Daily Princetonian caught up with women’s pole vaulter SJ Cohen, a first-year hailing from Pennsylvania who cleared 12’ 9.5” during her 2020 indoor season, to discuss pole vault, cooking, magic tricks, and everything in between.

Catching up with Julia Brazeau ’22 of the women’s swimming and diving team

We check in with Julia Brazeau, a junior on the women’s swimming and diving team currently residing in Princeton, to see how she is balancing swimming with other commitments this fall.

On Tap with women’s lacrosse player Gaby Hamburger ’22

The Daily Princetonian caught up with Gaby Hamburger, a junior on the women’s lacrosse team, about her decision not to take a gap year, her experience in the weeks leading up to the Ivy League decision to cancel spring sports in March, and her new training schedule.

On Tap with Connor Belcastro ’24

The Daily Princetonian caught up with men’s golfer Connor Belcastro to discuss his decision to play golf, off-season training, and his favorite courses at Princeton. 

On Tap with water polo player Kaila Carroll ’24

The Daily Princetonian caught up over Zoom with first-year water polo player Kaila Carroll, phoning in from her home in Connecticut.

Ivy League cancels winter athletic competition

The Ivy League Council of Presidents made the unanimous decision that they will not be conducting athletic competitions for winter sports for the 2020–2021 academic year.