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ESPN’s Playoff Coverage Legitimizes Lacrosse

By Lacrosse Playground | May 24, 2011 |
LaxMagazine.com's Matt DaSilva wrote an emotional (at least for me) piece about ESPN's lacrosse coverage this post-season. DaSilva weaves in-and-out of his piece detailing not only lacrosse's TV coverage progression, but also how far lacrosse announcing has come. Years ago, we only knew two names calling the game from the booth.

Virginia and Syracuse Video Preview, Plus Brett Hughes and Kyle Harrison

By Lacrosse Playground | March 3, 2011 |
The game is tomorrow. If you don't know what game I'm talking about, then you better ask somebody. UVA heads to the dome Friday night to take on the Orange at 6pm. The UVA seniors have only lost six games in their career together, three of them coming from the Orange.

Video: ESPN’s The Body Issue 2010 Featuring Paul Rabil

By Lacrosse Playground | October 7, 2010 |
The Body Issue is done every year by ESPN to highlight the bodies of professional athletes. This segment, in particular, highlights athlete's bodies and their equipment. Check out Paul Rabil with his Chrome Maverik Bull head. Video After The Jump...

E:60 Unprotected, Women's Lacrosse

By Lacrosse Playground | August 11, 2010 |
E:60 examines the high incidence of brain concussions in girls lacrosse. Ehhh, maybe jump-balls are what's wrong with the game. Check the 3:00 mark.

Top Shot From MLL All-Star Game

By Lacrosse Playground | July 9, 2010 |
Stephen Berger and his green chrome stick did a magic trick last night.

WhirlyBall: A Combination of Lacrosse and Bumper Cars

By Lacrosse Playground | June 15, 2010 |
A new game with lacrosse ties is making waves. It's called WhirlyBall and we've got the scoop.

A View Other Than The Field

By Lacrosse Playground | June 1, 2010 |
Brett Hughes, a championship weekend veteran, has never taken the whole experience in because he has been usually playing in the games. This year he got to enjoy it from a fans perspective. Brett gives us his take on the games, Baltimore, the fans and the growth of the sport. Keep Reading...

Stony Brook Lacrosse Makes ESPN Top 10 Plays

By Lacrosse Playground | May 19, 2010 |
The Stony Brook and Denver men’s lacrosse teams made ESPN’s Top 10 Plays twice. Unfortunately for Denver, both plays, #5 and #1, are Stony Brook goals. One is a one-handed wrap around and the other is a BTB. Great find by our boys at LAS. MORE...

ESPN Clip Of Christian Dzwilewski’s Goal

By Lacrosse Playground | April 23, 2010 |
In case you check box scores religiously and became dumbfounded when you came across the Providence game, we've got answers for you. Yes, the goalie did score and here's the video. Roll the tape. MORE...

Bradley Ryder Owens: Your New Saturday Night Drinking Game

By Lacrosse Playground | April 2, 2010 |
It’s been a while since I’ve graced your presence, but Bradley Ryder Owens has been busy laxin’ all over the world – Tuscany, Amsterdam, Brazil, Greenwich. Now that I’m back home in my condo overlooking Manhattan, I’ve been busy entertaining the ladies and watching lax. The season is in full swing and lacrosse is on television more than ever. It’s spring, the weather is great, but something is missing.

Rhodes Scholar Myron Rolle Trains With Navy Lacrosse Alumni

By Lacrosse Playground | February 22, 2010 |
ESPN has been keeping up with Myron Rolle for quite a bit. You know who he is right? Former All-Everything at Florida State and current Rhodes Scholar. He gave up his Senior year at FSU to study abroad and mingle with other members of academia from around the globe. ESPN's, Outside the Lines, has said that he, "is expected to be all things to all people." More after the jump.

Behind the Scenes with ESPNU, Warrior, Matt Striebel, Geoff Snider, etc.

By Lacrosse Playground | January 20, 2010 |
Here are some photos of ESPNU's feature shoot with Warrior at Disney. Matt Striebel, Geoff Snider, Nicky Polanco, Matt Danowski, Jesse Schwartzman, and Quint Kessenich are featured in the shoot. They got together to prepare for ESPNU's promotion of their added lacrosse games to their schedule this Spring. More after the jump.