College bolsters sports medicine staff, looks to expand space

Dartmouth has recently added two medical personnel and two athletic trainers to its sports medicine staff in accordance with the recommendations of last year's external review of the College's health services. Dartmouth has recently added two medical personnel and two athletic trainers to its sports medicine staff in accordance with the recommendations of last year's external review of the College's health services, according to Drew Galbraith, senior associate athletic director for peak performance.

Dartmouth alums. return from Olympics without medals

The 2012 Summer Olympics came to an official end on Sunday for thousands of world-class athletes, including four Dartmouth alumni who represented the United States in the London Games. Erik Storck '07 and his crewman Trevor Moore finished 15th out of 20 in the overall standings in the men's 49er, a sailing event that requires athletes to compete in 15 races. Storck, the skipper, and Moore sailed their first two races on July 30, coming in sixth in their first race and 10th in their second.

Healey to coach Dartmouth men's lightweight crew team

Athletic Director Harry Sheehy announced on Tuesday that Sean Healey has been hired as the new head coach of the men's lightweight crew team.

Former NFL player Hankton to coach Big Green receivers

While hiring a new assistant coach for wide receivers, Big Green football head coach Buddy Teevens '78 said he saw in Cortez Hankton the true embodiment of the student-athlete emphasis that distinguishes Ivy League athletics.

Athletics and admissions work to attract student athletes

Dartmouth's varsity coaches have forged close ties with the Admissions Office as they seek out the best crop of talent to fill out their rosters while adhering to the Ivy League's academic standards.

Joel: Ivies are athletic model

In the wake of the Jerry Sandusky scandal, many colleges and universities are looking inward, wondering and questioning the role that sports plays in their institutions.

Williamson prevails in amateur competition

Peter Williamson '12 won the Southern Amateur Championship in Little Rock, Ark., over the weekend, defeating Bobby Wyatt, the world's number one amateur golfer, and adding yet another highlight to his golf career.

Nick Johnson '08 to play for the Coyotes

After playing for the 2011-2012 season with the Minnesota Wild, Nick Johnson '08 former captain of the Dartmouth men's hockey team signed a year-long contract with the Phoenix Coyotes. Johnson, who was originally chosen to play for the Pittsburgh Penguins in the third round of the 2004 National Hockey League draft, will begin training with the Coyotes in September, according to Coyotes assistant general manager Brad Treliving. Johnson will play right wing with the Coyotes a "natural position" for him, according to Treliving. Johnson's contract is a "two-way" deal, which pays him more for playing in the NHL.

Athletics fundraise from alumni

Joel: Most recent report discredits Joe Paterno

While I was cleaning my room over winter break, I found my autographed Joe Paterno photo buried among some commemorative Sports Illustrated issues.

Swimming and diving named Scholar All-American team

On July 10, the Big Green men's and women's swimming and diving teams were recognized as Scholar All-America teams by the College Swimming Coaches Association of America, proving the squads to be competitive forces in both the pool and the classroom. The CSCAA Team Scholar All-American honor is awarded to swimming and diving teams that have earned a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or higher for both the fall and spring semesters, according to the association's website. For the spring, the Big Green men were ranked fourth academically, and the women sit at 22nd place out of the qualifying Division I teams.

Anthony Fahden '08 headed to London for Olympic Games