Athletes Unlimited has launched its Futures program for elite middle and high school female lacrosse players across the United States with the goal of cultivating and connecting today’s young female lacrosse players. The program will operate in a similar fashion to the WPLL Futures program, with...
NLL announces plans to begin 35th season in April 2021
The National Lacrosse League today announced that the league is targeting to start their 35th season the weekend of April 9 to 11 in 2021. The focus of the league and NLL teams is to work with health authorities and local jurisdictions to develop health and safety protocols for the players and fans...
Pro women’s lacrosse returns with new Athletes Unlimited league
Professional women’s lacrosse is back in the summer of 2021! Athletes Unlimited announced Tuesday that it is launching a women’s lacrosse league that will run from July 19 to August 22 after the 2021 World Cup. Athletes Unlimited CEO Jon Patricof and WPLL founder Michele DeJuliis started discussing...
Awareness becomes Action: Jules Heningburg and Black Lacrosse Alliance hope to initiate change through Players Coalition partnership
“I assure you that this sport is for you. Don’t let stereotypes impact your own truth. If it is something that you want and something you are willing to work for, there is no limit to the success you can have in the sport, and more importantly in life.” Jules Heningburg believes these words...
Jeff Teat headlines talented 2020 NLL Draft class
The National Lacrosse League held its 2020 entry draft on Thursday night with 93 NLL hopefuls hearing their names called. This year’s NLL Draft, featuring broadcasters Devan Kaney, Stephen Stamp, Teddy Jenner and Tabitha Turner, was held virtually, with teams’ general managers, coaches...
Isaiah Davis-Allen named Dave Huntley Man of the Year, rounds out 2020 MLL awards
Today, Major League Lacrosse (MLL) announced Chesapeake Bayhawks midfielder Isaiah Davis-Allen was named 2020 Dave Huntley Man of the Year. “Isaiah is a great player and a tremendous leader,” said Bayhawks head coach Tom Mariano. “He’s very involved in his community and is leading the way for black...
Hunter Forbes taking advantage of second chance at pro lacrosse
“Hunter. Are you in shape?” The question from Jacksonville University head coach and Chrome goaltender John Galloway sat there for a split second before Hunter Forbes quickly answered, responding that he might actually be in the best shape of his life. That answer was exactly what...
John Grant Jr. and the Fountain of Youth
In the 16th Century, Ponce De Leon traveled to Florida in search of the Fountain of Youth. Legend has it the Spanish explorer was told by the Native Americans that he could find the fountain in Bimini, the westernmost district of the Bahamas about 50 miles due east of Miami. While he never seemed...
Matt Gaudet raises awareness for Brendan P. Tevlin and Good Vibes & Easy Living Foundation
Athletes have long used their platform as a means to draw awareness to a cause they consider important. The eyeblack with an area code to acknowledge where they came from, or a gospel passage that’s meaningful. The flag or ribbon of a color that’s attached to a specific cause. Or the name or...
MLL Recap: Final day of regular season finalizes playoff matchups
Martin leads the way as Hammerheads top Bayhawks 14-9 A victory on Friday afternoon would secure a spot in the playoffs for the Hammerheads, but a loss and they would need some help in the night game. The Hammerheads played a close first quarter before using a strong defensive performance to slowly...
