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Hoyas Alumn Kyle Sweeney Inducted to Pro Lacrosse Hall of Fame 8/6/24

August 6, 2024

[MEDIA RELEASE 8/6/24] WASHINGTON – Former Georgetown University standout Kyle Sweeney (B’03) was enshrined in the Professional Lacrosse Hall of Fame over the weekend, joining the third class of inductees for the honor. Sweeney had previously been inducted to the USA Lacrosse National Lacrosse Hall of Fame in January as well. As a professional, Sweeney put together a storied pro lacrosse career. Playing 15 seasons in Major League Lacrosse –…

Major League Lacrosse Announces Final Three Cascade David Huntley Man of the Year Finalists 8/19/2020

August 19, 2020

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[MEDIA RELEASE] Major League Lacrosse (MLL) announced today the final three of six finalists for the Cascade David Huntley Man of the Year Award, one of the most prestigious honors in the sport of lacrosse. The award, named in honor of late MLL head coach, David Huntley, who passed away in 2017, recognizes an individual who has demonstrated outstanding sportsmanship, professionalism, and service to his community. This year, the New…

The MLL Crowns a New Champion the Boston Cannons 7/26/2020

July 26, 2020

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Di Miller, Correspondent Denver Outlaws Lacrosse is Awesome© Photos Courtesy of Pretty Instant In an infamous 2020 MLL season where a 10 week season was reduced to nine days, on the morning of the Semi-finals, the Chesapeake Bayhawks would have three players test positive for COVID-19 and they made the tough decision to withdraw from the playoffs unable to make a run for their title as the MLL Champions. This…

The Outlaws Battle the Barrage For the Win 7/19/2020

July 19, 2020

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Di Miller, Correspondent Denver Outlaws Lacrosse is Awesome© Photos Courtesy of Pretty Instant It was the final game of Opening Weekend for the 2020 MLL Season and the Denver Outlaws (2-0) would face the Philadelphia Barrage (0-2), the second to face the new squad. It was a well fought battle, but the powerful Outlaws would once again out duel their opponent in the second half and come away with another…

Bayhawks Second Quarter Surge Surpasses Lizards Early Lead 7/19/2020

July 19, 2020

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Di Miller, Lacrosse Correspondent Lacrosse is Awesome© Photos Courtesy of Pretty Instant In Day Two of the 2020 MLL Season, the longtime rivalry between the Chesapeake Bayhawks (2-0) and the New York Lizards (0-2) would resurface. It was a sweltering day in Navy Marine Corps Memorial Stadium with temperatures soaring near 120 degrees on the field. Yet each team in this shortened one-week season played hard. New York would jump…

Outlaws Reel in the Hammerheads 7/18/2020

July 18, 2020

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Di Miller, Correspondent Denver Outlaws Lacrosse is Awesome© Photos Courtesy of Pretty Instant The Denver Outlaws (1-0) would be the first team to face the Connecticut Hammerheads (0-1) in this shortened 2020 MLL Season. It’s a new era in the world of professional lacrosse with many changes. We’ve got the teams on opposite sides of the field; no locker room access or as the MLL is calling it “In the…

The Cannons Fire First & Last For the Win 7/18/2020

July 18, 2020

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Di Miller, Lacrosse Correspondent Lacrosse is Awesome© Photos Courtesy of Pretty Instant The 2020 MLL Season was in full swing with the second contest set. The Boston Cannons (1-0) would go up against the New York Lizards (0-1). On a hot day in Annapolis; and in a completely different format with each team on opposite sidelines and no fans in the stadiums, the teams would face off for Game Two…

Major League Lacrosse Teams Announce 2020 Rosters 7/7/2020

July 7, 2020

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[MEDIA RELEASE] Boston, MA – Major League Lacrosse (MLL) announced the 2020, 20th Anniversary, schedule last week. Today, the teams of Major League Lacrosse announced their rosters. The rosters will include a 25-man active roster. This will allow Major League Lacrosse teams to carry one of the largest rosters in MLL history. With a grueling schedule of games, teams will need the additional legs and endurance. The 25-man roster will…

DENVER OUTLAWS RELEASE UPDATED 2020 SEASON SCHEDULE 7/2/2020

July 2, 2020

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[MEDIA RELEASE] Featured Image Photo Credit: Di Miller Denver – Major League Lacrosse has announced its 2020, 20th Anniversary schedule. The season, beginning July 18th, will be played entirely in the city of Annapolis, Maryland at the Naval Academy. The season will be one-week long and will host all six MLL teams. The week will conclude with a final-four playoff, crowning the 2020 MLL champion the weekend of July 25-26….

DENVER OUTLAWS RE-SIGN LACROSSE LEGEND JOHN GRANT JR. 6/18/2020

June 18, 2020

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[MEDIA RELEASE] Denver, CO – John Grant Jr. returns to Major League Lacrosse for the second year post-retirement. He re-signs with the Denver Outlaws for the 2020 season. Grant Jr., 45, ranks first on the league’s all-time scoring list (regular and postseason), breaking the previous record of 596 when he returned to the field last year. During the 2019 season with the Outlaws, Grant Jr. played in 14 games, accumulated…

BOSTON CANNONS, MAJOR LEAGUE LACROSSE PREPARE FOR 2020 DRAFT 4/23/2020

April 23, 2020

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[MEDIA RELEASE] The 2020 MLL Collegiate Draft takes place on May 4, 2020. All NCAA seniors are eligible to be drafted, regardless of if they choose to return to NCAA play in 2021. The Boston Cannons 2020 Draft is Powered by Citizens Bank. QUINCY, Mass. – Major League Lacrosse announced last week that the 2020 Collegiate Draft will take place on May 4, 2020. The draft will be announced live in…

The Hammerheads Have Surfaced 2/29/2020

February 29, 2020

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Justin Ivey, Correspondent Lacrosse is Awesome© The surface question on everyone’s mind at the Connecticut Hammerheads first press conference was fortunately blatantly asked. Why a hammerhead shark? Team President Ian Frenette responded, “We like the type-a, alpha nature of the shark and its aggressiveness.” The actual shark isn’t a common site in Long Island Sound, and it is tough to find if there has been any sighting off the shore…

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