Was Atlas’ Tyler Carpenter the steal of the 2024 PLL Draft? The rookie was taken in the fourth and final round of the 2024 PLL Draft out of Duke, where he led all non-faceoff specialists with 66 ground balls in his final season. - BY LAUREN MEROLA
A hometown hero's welcome in Boston for Cannons’ Jeff Trainor When Jeff Trainor takes the field at Harvard Stadium this weekend for the Boston Cannons’ Homecoming, he won’t just have a hometown crowd. He’ll have an entire cavalry. - BY SARAH GRIFFIN
The inside story behind the Carolina Chaos’ bolo tie tradition For four seasons, from 2019 to 2022, the Chaos followed the common lacrosse tradition of handing out game balls to recognize players for excellent performances. - BY HAYDEN LEWIS
Top takeaways from PLL Week 4 in Minneapolis All the recaps for Week 4 action in the Premier Lacrosse Laague.
Premier Lacrosse League: Philadelphia Waterdogs vs. Carolina Chaos Premier Lacrosse League: Philadelphia Waterdogs vs. Carolina Chaos play-btn-vid 1:32:27
Premier Lacrosse League: California Redwoods vs. Denver Outlaws Premier Lacrosse League: California Redwoods vs. Denver Outlaws play-btn-vid 1:52:35
Rock and Warriors take part in Indigenous Peoples Day festivities Not only do the respective clubs represent the two largest active Canadian NLL markets, but each franchise also lays claim to playing their home games within a close proximity to many First Nations lands and territories. - by Jon Rapoport
Four things to watch in PLL Game of the Week: Outlaws vs. Redwoods - By Topher Adams and Jerome Taylor
Knighthawks join forces on UCBLL’s Hawkeyes Three knowledgeable Knighthawks are staying in Rochester for the summer to impart their box lacrosse wisdom onto the next generation of potential NLL talent. - by Adam Levi
From faceoff to finish: How Zac Tucci led the Cannons to victory Signed in the offseason as a free agent, the Bedford, N.H., native earned his first victory with his new team in Week 2 against the Maryland Whipsnakes after being left off the 19-man roster for the season opener. - BY SARAH GRIFFIN
Four things to watch in PLL Game of the Week: Cannons vs. Waterdogs Here are four things to watch in the rivalry matchup, which starts at 12:30 p.m. ET on TSN2 and TSN+: - By Wyatt Miller and Sarah Griffin
Waterdogs star Michael Sowers is defined by his Philadelphia roots Ever since he was young, Michael Sowers has been a community-minded family man. - BY WYATT MILLER
The evolution of Asher Nolting: From playmaker to quarterback A large part of the Cannons’ success in 2023 can be attributed to the ascension of Nolting in his second year as a pro. As head coach and general manager Brian Holman put it, he went from a playmaker to the quarterback. - BY SARAH GRIFFIN
Got Junk? Ottawa goaltender Cam Dunkerley wants it In addition to his goaltending duties for the Ottawa Black Bears, Dunkerley is the owner of Dunk Disposal, a waste management and junk removal company located in Orangeville. - by Anna Taylor
How Denver Outlaws are unlocking Sam Handley in Year 2 In a class dominated by defensemen, Sam Handley stood out as the best offensive piece available. - By Topher Adams
Why healthy Grant Ament is cheat code for Utah Archers offense Even in a talent-rich league, bringing a former Attackman of the Year out of the box is a pretty rare luxury to have. That’s what the Utah Archers are able to do with Grant Ament. - By Zach Carey
Premier Lacrosse League - Week 1 recap The PLL Week 1 recap with takeaways from each team's beat writers on each of the four games.
Four things to watch for in Archers-Waterdogs on PLL opening weekend The 2024 Premier Lacrosse League season opens Saturday in Albany, N.Y., with a rematch of last year’s championship thriller between the Utah Archers and Philadelphia Waterdogs. Here are four things to watch in that kickoff clash. - By Zach Carey and Wyatt Miller
Cordingley ready to lead Canadian Women to gold at worlds This year, women will play at the World Lacrosse Box Championships for the first time. There will be many recognizable names from the women’s lacrosse community in Utica for the tournament to be held September 20-29. There will also be some names you know from the National Lacrosse League. - by Stephen Stamp
The way too early 2024-25 NLL Power Rankings We don’t know who or where players are going to sign or re-sign. We don’t know who is going to be traded. We don’t know who is going to retire. Still, here are your way-too-early 2024-25 Power Rankings. - by Adam Levi
NLL Finals: Bandits vs. Firewolves - Game 1 NLL Finals: Bandits vs. Firewolves - Game 1 play-btn-vid 2:12:42
Buffalo’s Josh Byrne voted National Lacrosse League MVP Buffalo Bandits forward Josh Byrne, the National Lacrosse League leader in points with 135, today was named the League’s Most Valuable Player for the 2023-24 regular season.
Albany’s Alex Simmons wins 2023-24 NLL Rookie of the Year Albany FireWolves forward Alex Simmons, the National Lacrosse League leader among rookies in goals, assists, and points, was selected as the NLL Rookie of the Year.
Byrne, Dilks, Withers and Rose take NLL positional player of the year awards Today the National Lacrosse League announced the winners of its 2023-24 regular season positional Player of the Year awards.
Clark Scores double honour as NLL Coach of the Year and NLL GM of the Year Albany FireWolves General Manager and Head Coach Glenn Clark earned the League’s highest honor for both positions as he was selected as the NLL “Les Bartley Award” (Coach of the Year) and NLL General Manager of the Year.
Six Nations of the Grand River will beam with Pride during NLL Finals Six Nations is the backdrop for one of North America’s most vibrant and talented lacrosse communities, and five of its citizens will don either a Bandits or FireWolves uniform when play commences Friday night in Albany. - by Jon Rapoport