Four SU Men’s Lacrosse Players Earn All-American Honors, Full List

BALTIMORE – Senior midfielder JoJo Marasco (Yorktown Heights, N.Y.) headlined a group of four Syracuse University men’s lacrosse players who earned All-America recognition from the United States Intercollegiate Lacrosse Association (USILA) on Thursday, May 23. Marasco was one of five midfielders, along with John Haus (Maryland), Cameron Flint (Denver), David Lawson (Duke) and Tom Schreiber (Princeton), named to the USILA All-America First Team. Read More…

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NYC Lacrosse Camps Announce Summer Dates

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NYC Lacrosse Camps is the Premier Lacrosse Camp of New York City. Our elite Division-1 counselors will work with your boys and girls in small groups to teach the fundamentals of lacrosse for all positions. Our camps are for 2nd through 8th graders who are looking to either begin the sport or take the next step. Read More…

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2012 Tewaaraton Winner & 2-Time All-American, Peter Baum, Signs with LXMPRO

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San Diego, CA: 2012 Tewaaraton winner, and two-time All-American, Peter Baum, has elected to be an Adrenaline Professional Athlete and compete on the LXM PRO Tour. Baum, a native of Portland, Oregon, is the latest of a group of top young players who have chosen to showcase their talents on the LXM PRO tour. Read More…

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Wes Welker Gives Speech to University of Denver Men’s Lacrosse Team (Video)

May 20, 2013; Englewood, CO, USA; Denver Broncos wide receiver Wes Welker (83) speaks to the media following organized team activities at the Broncos training facility. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports

Before the No. 4 seeded University of Denver Lacrosse team and the No. 1 seeded Syracuse University Orange play on Saturday at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Pa., Denver was graced with the presence of Wes Welker. The Denver Bronco didn’t dazzle like Ray Lewis’ speech to the Loyola team last year, but he did speak from the heart. Read More…

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Retail Spotlight: Madlax x LPG Convertible Shorts

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Launching our line of Convertible Shorts in December of 2012 was a big feat for Lacrosse Playground. Providing our readers with high quality shorts that you can wear in any occasion was our top priority during the design and manufacturing process. We feel special that many of you understand the concept and wear them with pride. We are also fortunate enough to have retailers such as Madlax sell them in their store. Read More…

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SkyCam returns to NCAA Division I Men’s Lacrosse Championship

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The SkyCam returns for the fourth year to the NCAA Division I Men’s Lacrosse Championship on ESPN Saturday, May 25, and Monday, May 27, from Philadelphia. SkyCam footage will be used throughout the weekend telecasts. For Monday’s title game, an isolated feed — Live SkyCam Presentation — can be seen on ESPNU, ESPN3 and WatchESPN, including announcer audio and replays. Read More…

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Join Epoch and Lacrosse Playground for the Official Kick-Off to Championship Weekend

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Friday, May 24, Epoch Lacrosse and Lacrosse Playground will be hosting our annual Championship Weekend bash. Last year we had a great time in Boston and we are looking to do the same thing this year in Philly. We will be hosting the party at Fieldhouse Sports & Bar Hall downtown Philly near the Convention Center. Read More…

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2013 Lacrosse Hall of Fame Inductees Named

BALTIMORE, May 22, 2013 — The 2013 induction class for the National Lacrosse Hall of Fame has been approved by the US Lacrosse Board of Directors. This year’s eight-person class will be officially inducted in a ceremony, sponsored by Bollinger Sports Insurance and the Markel Insurance Company, on Saturday, October 26, at The Grand Lodge in Hunt Valley, Md. Read More…

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We are Hosting the Tewaaraton Award After Party, May 30

We Are Hosting the Tewaaraton Award After Party

George will be hosting the Tewaaraton Award Ceremony After Party for the fourth year in a row on May 30th. Brought to you by Motive Pure, this party has attracted the strongest lax talent on the GDF in years past so expect to see split roll combos, fake flips and ridiculous lettuce. Read More…

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Hamilton activates No. 5 Draft Pick Josh Hawkins

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BOSTON (Tues., May 22, 2013) – Major League Lacrosse, the premier professional outdoor lacrosse league, announced today that it has received the contract for No. 5 overall draft pick Josh Hawkins who has been activated by the Hamilton Nationals in advance of their game against the Ohio Machine this Thursday, May 23, at 7:30 p.m. Read More…

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