athletics

After missing the 2020-21 season due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Case Western Reserve University men’s basketball team came into the 2021-22 season ready to get back on the court. And this season, the team—which is already considered among the best in school history—is extending its play. For…

The Case Western Reserve University Department of Physical Education and Athletics invites all members of the campus community to enjoy open skating on the temporary ice-skating rink on Van Horn Field next to the Veale Athletic, Recreation and Convocation Center. The rink will be open during Veale…

The Veale Convocation, Recreation and Athletic Center and Wyant Athletic and Wellness Center continue to operate on modified hours. Through Friday, Jan. 7, both Veale and Wyant will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m., then both will be closed Saturday, Jan. 8, and Sunday, Jan. 9. Regular hours of…

Case Western Reserve today announced that veteran athletics administrator TJ Shelton will become the university’s next James C. Wyant Director of Athletics, effective Jan. 1. Shelton, currently a senior associate athletic director at Ohio State University, previously spent 15 years in the…

Sports are integrated into every aspect of Jay Garfield’s day—from the moment he wakes up in the morning until his head hits the pillow at night. It's a passion he's had since high school, and it's one he puts to use daily in his role as the head athletic trainer at Case Western Reserve…

The Case Western Reserve University Department of Physical Education and Athletics will give away free Spartan Nike T-shirts to CWRU students Thursday, Oct. 21, at noon on the Kelvin Smith Library Oval. In addition, the Department of Student Affairs will be on site serving free cider and pumpkin…

One Case Western Reserve University alumnus has come a long way since playing soccer on DiSanto Field: He was crowned king of his homeland. On Aug. 21, Ogiame Atuwatse III was crowned the 21st Olu of Warri Kingdom—king of the Itsekiri people in Delta State, Nigeria.

After a more than 40-year career in collegiate athletics, Case Western Reserve University James C. Wyant Director of Athletics Amy Backus has announced her retirement, effective Dec. 31.“It has been an honor to serve as the James C. Wyant Director of Athletics and Chair of Physical Education at…

Members of the community are invited to the 17th annual Spartan Open Golf Tournament, which will be held Friday, June 21, from 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. at StoneWater Golf Club (1 Club Drive, Highland Heights). Golfing will be followed by dinner, awards and prizes. Register to participate via…

University Health and Counseling Services will host a series titled “Life Without Sports: What's Next?” for undergraduate and graduate students. Sessions will be held from 2 to 3 p.m. June 9 and 16. Students are encouraged to attend both sessions. Whether you were a former student-athlete in high…