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Lacrosse World Cup: England beat Australia to win bronze medal
<b>England won the bronze medal at the Lacrosse World Cup after beating Australia 10-9 in overtime in Surrey.</b><p>The hosts were 9-5 down in the second half but clawed themselves back into contention as Olivia Hompe netted an equaliser with two minutes to play.<p>Neither side managed a shot in the first …
OlympicsFree movement approved in women’s lacrosse
The NCAA Playing Rules Oversight Panel on Thursday approved a proposal to allow free movement in women’s lacrosse.<p>The change is intended to improve …
Women's LacrosseFallis: Indigenous games show the value of athletics
Print<p>Fourteen medal categories, 5,000 athletes.<p>No, it’s not the Commonwealth Games, or the Pan-Am Games. Rather, this week, Toronto, Hamilton and Six …
Women's LacrosseCanadian women make strong effort against U.S. in lacrosse World Cup final
Canada's silver is its 3rd consecutive World Cup medal<p>Erica Evans and Alie Jimerson had two goals apiece as Canada lost to the United States 10-5 on …
Women's LacrosseU.S. women’s lacrosse defeats England in FIL World Cup semifinals
The U.S. women’s lacrosse team advanced to the gold medal game of the FIL World Cup after defeating England 19-8 on Thursday.<p>The U.S., which defeated …
Women's LacrosseMaryland-bound Bubba Fairman — the top-ranked 2017 recruit — is a Utah lacrosse prodigy
With the same daring nature one must possess to become the country’s best high school lacrosse player while growing up in Utah, Cole “Bubba” Fairman …
Under ArmourGetting a college offer at 10—the effects of early recruiting on youth
<i>Byline: USA TODAY High School Sports has a weekly column on the college recruiting process. Here, you’ll find practical tips and real-world advice on</i> …
College & UniversityIsraelis edge out Czechs for gold at European indoor lacrosse championship
The Israel men’s team made history Saturday by winning the European Box Lacrosse Championships with a nail-biting 8-7 victory over...<p>Want to enjoy …
Victory right on time for Bayhawks
Inconsistency has been the middle name of the Chesapeake Bayhawks this season. After all, the Bayhawks have won back-to-back games just once.<p>However, …
Canada to play for gold at women's lacrosse World Cup
Team advances with overtime win vs. Australia<p>Canada will play for gold at the women's lacrosse World Cup after downing Australia 8-6 in overtime in …
Women's LacrosseA league of their own
Among Indigenous communities, lacrosse has traditionally been something only men participated in. But in the sport’s mecca, five teams of women are blazing a new trail at the North American Indigenous Games , <b>Rachel Brady</b> reports<p>This week, in the heart of a region many call the birthplace of …
Women's LacrosseCollege soccer, lacrosse player came out as gay to teammates by playing Hangman
It was during a rain delay at practice for the McDaniel College women’s lacrosse team that Lindsey Farrell decided to come out to her teammates as …
Women's LacrosseBayhawks owner likes team, future of MLL
In his first year as owner of the Chesapeake Bayhawks, Brendan Kelly made an unprecedented decision. With the Bayhawks mired in a slump that had …
U.S. lacrosse exits World Cup group play undefeated after win against Wales
On Tuesday, the U.S. national lacrosse team beat Wales 17-6 in the final match of group play at the 2017 FIL Women’s Lacrosse World Cup. Team USA is …
Women's LacrosseAlie Jimerson's 5 goals leads Canada into semis at lacrosse World Cup
Will play Australia Thursday after crushing New Zealand 16-1<p>Alie Jimerson had five goals and an assist and Dana Dobbie had three goals and three …
Women's LacrosseTaylor Gait leads Canada to women's lacrosse quarter-finals at worlds
Canadians finish pool play with 3-1 record after win over England<p>Taylor Gait had a hat trick and was named game MVP as she led Canada past host …
Women's LacrosseOutlaws are looking like an MLL championship front-runner entering regular season home stretch
As the Rockies’ recent struggles leave fans to wonder what to make of their Coors Field inconsistencies and the Rapids keep searching for last year’s …
DenverLacrosse superstar Grant Jr. retires from NLL
Lacrosse superstar John Grant Jr. has announced his retirement after 17 National Lacrosse League seasons.<p>Grant played 238 career games with the …
Throwback Video: Trick Shots With John Grant, Jr.
John Grant, Jr., is retiring from NLL after an illustrious career as one of the game's all-time legends. He retired from Major League Lacrosse …
5 cool facts about the Indigenous origins of lacrosse | Explore | Awesome Activities & Fun Facts
<i>Mekwan Tulpin, a Cree from Fort Albany First Nation, is helping coach Team Ontario lacrosse. (CBC)</i><p>So you think you know all there is to know about …
CanadaClose win for Ontario in 1st women's lacrosse match at Indigenous Games
Ontario beats B.C. 8-7 in women's lacrosse debut at North American Indigenous Games<p>A historic women's lacrosse game at the North American Indigenous …
Women's LacrosseStealth get their man, locking up potential NLL free agent Small with two-year deal | The Province
Vancouver Stealth general manager Doug Locker is off to a good start during the off-season.<p>Locker locked up Vancouver sniper Corey Small to a …
Canadian NewsStarsia: On Lacrosse's Relationship with Alcohol
I've often been asked, “What is the toughest part of coaching college lacrosse?”<p>The obvious response would most likely fall somewhere on the spectrum …
College & UniversityThe Boston Massacre: The Blockbuster Lizards & Cannons Trade Hasn't Aged Well For Boston.
Leaked footage of the NY Lizards trading for Will Manny. pic.twitter.com/6DyOhxRgwK<p>— College Crosse (@College_Crosse) July 14, 2017<p>A few weeks ago …
The 20 best college towns in America
Boulder, Colorado, is the top-ranked college town in the US, according to a list from the American Institute for Economic Research.<p>The city of roughly 200,000 (for its metro area population) earned the top spot thanks to its accessibility — more than 20% of commuters take public transportation or …
College & UniversitySilverstone highlights, the Open at Birkdale and long-range darts
This week’s roundup also features casual lacrosse goalkeeping, how to deal with a high-speed crash and a threatening umbrella at the Tour de France<p>1) The Open is back at Royal Birkdale for the first time in nine years. Some of the greats of golf have conquered Birkdale, which first hosted it in …
Sport (UK)Syracuse Lacrosse: Four former Orange players named to US Lacrosse Training Team
US Lacrosse named its 49 player training team on Wednesday. Four former Syracuse Orange players made the training squad.<p>Matt Abbott – M – Chesapeake …
Syracuse OrangeEverything you need to know about the 2017 lacrosse Women’s World Cup
The Federation of International Lacrosse (FIL) welcomed a record number of 25 nations to Guildford, England for the 2017 FIL Rathbones Women’s World …
Women's LacrosseMeet Paul Rabil: Lacrosse’s first $1 million-dollar man
Bill Belichick can see the next safety of the Patriots; another versatile — and undervalued — piece who could contribute to the five-time Super Bowl …
SportsTen former, current Maryland men’s lacrosse players named to training team for 2018 World Championship
The pool of 71 candidates for the 2018 United States men’s lacrosse national team was trimmed to 49 on Wednesday afternoon after three days of …
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