Gary Gait and Michelle Tumolo Reprimanded by NCAA

May 27, 2012; Stony Brook NY, USA; Northwestern Wildcats m/d Taylor Thornton (9) and Northwestern Wildcats midfielder Alexa deLyra (25) box out Syracuse Orange attack Michelle Tumolo (35) during the first half of the 2012 NCAA Division 1 Womens Lacrosse Championship at LaValle Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Anthony Gruppuso-US PRESSWIRE


SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Syracuse women’s lacrosse coach Gary Gait and star Michelle Tumolo have been reprimanded by the NCAA for misconduct at the Division I national championship game in May. Read More…

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Easton Lacrosse Unveils New Helmet and Gloves at Lake Placid Lacrosse Classic

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When the Powells step onto a field, everyone hears about it. Days ago, we got word that Casey and Mike Powell would be suiting up for team Burnt Orange at the Lake Placid Lacrosse Classic, so we sent an intern up to New York. When we received pictures back from our minion on the ground, we got a lot more than we had anticipated. Not only did we get pics of Casey and Mike Powell, but we also got pics of the newest Easton Lacrosse gear. Read More…

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Liam Banks launches LB3 St Louis



Atlanta, GA – LB3 Lacrosse has opened operations in St. Louis, Missouri. The expansion will involve new lacrosse opportunities for players in the St Louis area and an LB3 influx of elite coaching into two existing programs. LB3 has taken over operation of St Louis Metro Lacrosse and St Louis Kings Lacrosse. Kings and Metro have been operated by St Louis native Matt Prime, a close friend of LB3 Founder Liam Banks. Read More…

Jim Brown and Investors Purchase Long Island Lizards

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NEW YORK, N.Y. (Wednesday, May 30, 2012) – The Long Island Lizards of Major League Lacrosse (MLL) announced today that they have been sold to an investor group which includes Medallion Financial Corp. (Nasdaq: TAXI), and National Football League Hall of Famer Jim Brown, who, besides professional football, is widely considered the greatest lacrosse player of all time. Read More…

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National Lacrosse Hall of Fame Announces 2012 Induction Class

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BALTIMORE — The 2012 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 Saturday, Oct. 20, at The Grand Lodge in Hunt Valley, Md. Read More…

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Hang with Mike Powell at Capital One Cup Fan Zone at the Laxperience this Weekend



Mike Powell to Appear at Capital One Cup Fan Zone at the Laxperience During the NCAA® Men’s Lacrosse Championships Fans can test their skills against each other by participating in live college sports drills and other interactive experiences. Bragging rights are on the line, as fans have the opportunity to show off their athletic skills and experience the intensity of NCAA Championship action by participating in various sports games and drills including lacrosse interactive, obstacle courses and the new football receiver challenge. Additionally, fans will have the opportunity to win prizes, take part in the Spray Fan and more. Read More…

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Lax World Announces Successful Release of Warrior Burn 5.0 Mother’s Day Cleat

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Lax World, the authority in lacrosse equipment and lacrosse apparel, announce a successful release of the limited edition Warrior 5.0 Mother’s Day Cleats available online at LaxWorld.com. Warrior released a limited amount of their popular lacrosse cleats with a pink design in order to raise breast cancer awareness with 5% of sales going to benefit the cause. With great success, the cleat has quickly become one of Lax World’s most popular selling lacrosse cleats. Read More…

Updated: College Lacrosse 2012 Regular Season Highlights

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As if you haven’t had enough (because you haven’t), here’s another highlight reel showcasing amazing plays and hits from the regular season. As the NCAA tournament begins this Saturday, expect to see even more highlights when every possession matters! Play for May has begun. Read More…

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Classic Gait Brothers Hidden Ball Trick, Best Lacrosse Play Ever?

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Paul and Gary Gait don’t need an introduction. They are two of the best to have ever played the game. They revolutionized the sport and made it a highflying affair. In this video, the Canadian twins meet at midfield to create a smoke and mirrors play, the hidden ball trick. Read More…

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Derek Maltz Shines for Syracuse Men’s Lacrosse Against Hobart, 13-12

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GENEVA, N.Y. – Sophomore Derek Maltz (Ashburn, Va.) became the first Orange player since 2008 to score six goals in a game, and No. 15 Syracuse (7-5) survived a second-half Hobart scare to defeat the Statesmen (3-8), 13-12, on Tuesday, April 17 at Boswell Field and secure the Kraus-Simmons Trophy for the sixth straight season. Read More…

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