world games

Video: Bryant’s Roberts A Hero for England

By Lacrosse Playground | July 19, 2010 |
Bryant University's Evan Roberts proved he's more than a faceoff specialist, using a left-handed rocket to lift England over upstart Japan in the Federation of International Lacrosse (FIL) World Championships in Manchester, England. Team England erased deficits late in regulation and overtime, sealing a 13-12 victory with two goals in the last minute of OT. Newsflash, Japan looks really good in this video! Lacrosse truly is growing. View Video...

Team USA Shooting Gallery

By Lacrosse Playground | July 19, 2010 |
Warrior has been covering the behind the scenes aspect of Team USA very well. They captured the team whooping and hollering during their shooting warmup. The net is left almost fraying apart at the seams. MORE DETAILS...

Warrior Behind the Scenes at the World Games

By Lacrosse Playground | July 16, 2010 |
Here's Warrior's first look at the player's village, Team USA dorms and the morning shoot around at the FIL World Games in Manchester, England.

Video: Scotland, Austria, Canada

By Lacrosse Playground | July 16, 2010 |
Videos of Team Canada v. Scotland and Austrian National Team on field practice using slow motion video technology. More Videos...

Canada v Japan Game Photos

By Lacrosse Playground | July 16, 2010 |
Pics are up from the Canada v Japan game earlier. You'll notice familiar names on the uniforms - Greer, Huntley, Snider. More...

Checking in from the World Games: USA’s Joe Cinosky

By Lacrosse Playground | July 16, 2010 |
This is a must read! This is my first time ever blogging but I thought this would be a good way to share what’s going on over here in Manchester England for the 2010 world games. I figured that it would be easier if I included a lot of pictures to keep everyone interested because as I said before this is my first time blogging. KEEP READING...

It’s Official, James Cameron Contributes to the Iroquois Cause

By Lacrosse Playground | July 16, 2010 |
We were the first lacrosse website to break the news, and now we have confirmation. Read the press release for even more details. PRESS RELEASE...

Checking in from the World Games: Poland and Cornell’s Brad Kamedulski

By Lacrosse Playground | July 16, 2010 |
Cornell alumnus Brad Kamedulski ’10 has been selected as a member of the first-ever Polish National Lacrosse team, which will be competing in the upcoming Federation of International Lacrosse World Championships, held from July 16-24 in Manchester, England. During his stay, Kamedulski will provide journal entries for CornellBigRed.com. Kamedulski, whose grandfather Eugene Kamedulski was a Polish war hero fighting for the Allies in World War II before immigrating to the United States in 1954, acquired dual-citizenship this spring and is one of nine Americans on the team. KEEP READING...

Video: Team USA Captains in Manchester

By Lacrosse Playground | July 15, 2010 |
Kevin Cassese and Ryan Powell could not be more different. Cassese is the quiet leader with a choirboy image, the son of a coach who was destined to become one himself. Powell is the second of the three fabled brothers who transformed lacrosse, a fireplug and constant threat around the cage. As co-captains of the 2010 U.S. men’s national team, however, they’ve found a common thread: passion. View Video...

Avatar Director, James Cameron, Gives Iroquois Lacrosse Team $50,000

By Lacrosse Playground | July 15, 2010 |
The current events surrounding the Iroquois lacrosse team have transpired into an incendiary and outlandish ordeal. Amidst the turmoil delivered, positive has come from the situation. Keep Reading...

World Lacrosse Championships…England Dodgeball Warmup (Video)?!

By Lacrosse Playground | July 14, 2010 |
We're settling into Manchester now after arriving last night. It's a great atmosphere here. All of the teams are living in dorms on campus, the dining halls are all shared, and team gear is more than prominent. It's pretty cool to go to breakfast and sit in a room from guys from all over the world who have all come together for a week of lacrosse. Keep Reading...

Update: Why The Tribe Who Invented Lacrosse Can’t Play It Here

By Lacrosse Playground | July 14, 2010 |
As countries scrimmage in Manchester for the World Games this week, it's been a long couple of days for one team in particular. The Iroquois Nationals have yet to take flight. Their Visas aren't being recognized by the US Government (they have to fly out of USA) for travel to the games. The Independent is one of the many publications writing about the terrible situation. Keep Reading...