National Lacrosse League to Hold Virtual 2020 Draft September 17th
(Philadelphia, August 5, 2020) – The National Lacrosse League (@NLL), the longest-running and most successful professional lacrosse league in the world, today announced that the 2020 Entry Draft will be held on September 17th at 7:00 ET. For the first time in league history, the Entry Draft will be done virtually. Following the recent NFL, […]
Syracuse Stingers – Forgotten Teams of Lacrosse History
Syracuse Stingers: We Hardly Knew Ye Only lasting one season of play in the original NLL, the Syracuse Stingers had an exciting start in 1974 only to take a bumpy ride to a rough ending. Excitement around the Stingers instantly surged after the league’s initial player draft, selecting one of the most electrifying rosters at […]
Fort Worth Gets Pro Lacrosse Expansion: Welcome to the NLL, Texas
Welcome to the NLL, Fort Worth, Texas! To introduce Fort Worth as the home of the league’s 14th franchise, NLL Commissioner Nick Sakiewicz, new team majority owner Bill Cameron and Managing Partner Greg Bibb held a call with media Wednesday. The NLL was considering a number of cities for this round of expansion, but ultimately […]
NLL Award Winners: Jackson Named MVP, Lyle Three-Peat
NLL Announces 2019-20 NLL Award Winners PHILADELPHIA, July 1, 2020 – The National Lacrosse League (@NLL), the longest running and most successful professional lacrosse league in the world, officially announced the 2019-20 NLL Award winners. All awards are voted on by head coaches, general managers, and the League’s Board of Governors. Like all major sports, […]
Rich Lisk Means Business, New York Riptide Wholesale Coaching Staff
Before the National Lacrosse League had the opportunity to announce their shift in focus from the halt of the current campaign toward the 2020-2021 season, the New York Riptide made more than a statement regarding their plans for the future of the organization. In a surprise announcement yesterday morning, GF Sports Executive Vice President Rich […]
NLL Will Not Complete 2019-2020 Season, Shifts Focus to Next Season
National Lacrosse League Elects to Shift Attention to Next Season Decision Made After Lengthy Discussions and Scenarios Considered Philadelphia, June 4, 2020 – The National Lacrosse League (@NLL), the longest running and most successful professional lacrosse league in the world, today announced that the League is focusing its attention and efforts on preparing for the […]
Dan Dawson is Terrifying in Box Lacrosse
Editor’s Note: Trilogy Lacrosse, a Lacrosse All Stars partner, released a new series titled “Trilogy Lacrosse Theatre” to take a look back at memorable lacrosse moments caught on film that feature different members of the Trilogy crew. Beware, Episode 8 features one of the most terrifying lacrosse players to ever step foot in a box, […]
EVERFI Launches EduCup Challenge with NLL, NFL, NHL, MLS, MLB, Premier League and United Way Worldwide
EVERFI Launches EduCup Challenge for K-12 Students in U.S. and Canada with Six Major Sports Leagues and United Way Worldwide Regional challenge brings together sports leagues to support student learning and engagement while schools are closed Washington, D.C. – May 13, 2020 – EVERFI, Inc., the leading social impact education innovator, today announced that it […]
NLL Lacrosse Arenas – Where Every Team Plays!
When this coronavirus mess finally passes, who is down for the ultimate NLL lacrosse arena roadtrip? It’s only a rough 7,580 miles from Scotiabank Centre in Halifax to Pechanga Arena in San Diego if we hit every door on the way by. That’s only 119 hours of windshield staring. A mere 19 states and seven […]
Derek Keenan: Lacrosse Classified, Ep. 78
Derek Keenan On Lacrosse Classified On this week’s edition of Lacrosse Classified, we speak to the all-time NLL leader in coaching victories, Derek Keenan of the Saskatchewan Rush. We talk about the Rush’s home woes and away hot streak this past season, whether a contract extension is in the cards and who he believes is […]
John Tavares: Soul to the Goal by Richard L. Jacob – Lacrosse Book Reports
John Tavares: Soul to the Goal by Richard L. Jacob, Ph.D. is a quick read at less than 100 pages chronicling the life of the greatest indoor lacrosse player of all time.
Mitch Jones: Lacrosse Classified, Ep. 77
On this week’s edition of Lacrosse Classified, we speak with MVP candidate Mitch Jones of the Vancouver Warriors.