Lacrosse

Former NHL executive becomes first woman to hold the title among North American pro sports

World Lacrosse president Sue Redfern has been re-elected for a four-year term at the international federation’s general assembly in Ontario, Canada. 

World Lacrosse has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the new American-based Premier Lacrosse League (PLL), committing to work together to grow the sport

The Premier Lacrosse League drew just 10,773 fans at Red Bull Arena in Harrison, N.J., over Saturday and Sunday, down from 13,681 at its inaugural weekend at Gillette Stadium.

The Premier Lacrosse League attracted just 13,681 fans during its inaugural weekend at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Mass.

Paul Rabil, who, with his brother Mike, started up the Premier Lacrosse League in the US, talks to Bob Williams about how they plan to make a success of the new league and about the challenges of setting up a new sports league from scratch.

The Federation of International Lacrosse has rebranded itself as World Lacrosse as it continues to push for inclusion on the Olympic programme

Major League Lacrosse will close three franchises for its 2019 season, contracting the size of the league from nine clubs to six

The National Lacrosse League has appointed digital sports marketing agency Two Circles to help drive its ticket sales and fan engagement strategies

The Raine Group along with other sports and media investors are teaming up with Lacrosse star Paul Rabil, the first person in the sport's history to nab a million dollars worth of sponsorships, to form a…

The Federation of International Lacrosse (FIL) has adopted a strategic plan to introduce major changes in the sport as it seeks inclusion at a future edition of the Olympic Games

The Federation of International Lacrosse (FIL) has awarded hosting rights for its 2022 Men’s World Championship to the Canadian city of Coquitlam, British Columbia.

The Federation of International Lacrosse (FIL) has awarded hosting rights for the 2021 edition of its Women’s World Cup to Towson in the US state of Maryland.

Sports and entertainment company Comcast Spectacor has acquired a National Lacrosse League (NLL) expansion franchise, which will be based in the US city of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Alibaba executive vice-chairman Joe Tsai has acquired a National Lacrosse League (NLL) expansion franchise which will be based in the US city of San Diego.

The Federation of International Lacrosse (FIL) has elected three new members to its board of directors and completed a major revamp of its governance structure as it seeks to continue its ongoing development and fulfil an ambition of making the sports programme for the summer Olympic Games.

The Israeli city of Netanya has been announced as the new host of the Federation of International Lacrosse’s Men’s World Championship in 2018, while the FIL has hired former US Olympic Committee (USOC) chief executive Jim Scherr as its first CEO.

The National Lacrosse League (NLL) in the US has appointed Nick Sakiewicz, a founding executive of Major League Soccer (MLS), as its new commissioner with immediate effect.