Good morning. Here’s the latest from around the lacrosse world:
1. The U.S. women's team defeated Poland, 20-0, to open up play in the International World Games in Wroclaw, Poland.
FINAL: Team USA defeats Poland 20-0 in @TheWorldGames lacrosse opener and the host's first-ever game. Murray led #USAWLAX with 13PTs. pic.twitter.com/d85DPWA9hs
— US Lacrosse Magazine (@USLacrosseMag) July 27, 2017
Here's a recap of the game, which began at 4 a.m. ET.
2. The U.S. women's team got ready for its next tournament with a new focus and its new rules. With only 10 players allowed on the field, as opposed to 12, look for some players to help out in positions they may not be accustomed to playing.
3. Team USA midfielder Marie McCool checked in with yesterday's "Mission Log" player blog, highlighting the team's first practice for the World Games and its exploration of Wroclaw, Poland.
4. Don't forget about the World Cup just yet, as we've posted a memorable gallery of our favorite non-USA photos from last week's event in England. Kudos to the host organizers and the teams for a great tournament.
5. The Mercer Island (Wash.) Lacrosse Club gets set to embark on a 10-day trip to Russia. The coaches and players will conduct coaching clinics and practices with local players, and US Lacrosse Magazine's Matt Hamilton will be there to chronicle the trip. Could be the first stories about Russia with any truth in quite some time.
WHAT WE’RE READING
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Inside Lacrosse examines the Colorado Collegiate Box Lacrosse League's plan to develop American players.
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More box, as the Canadian Lacrosse Association wrapped up its female box lacrosse nationals in Halifax.
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The Newbury Port (R.I.) Daily News profiles Merrimac natives and UWLX stars Kayla O'Connor and Liz Jayne.
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Build that wall? Manfield (Mass.) High School is all over it, reports The Sun Chronicle.
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The Buffalo News reports on an interesting, lacrosse-like sport locals will be playing and watching this weekend at the Gaelic Athletic Association's Continental Youth Championships.
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Great question posed by Syracuse.com: Which Syracuse University lacrosse (and football) players should have their jerseys honored at the Carrier Dome? Readers can post comments or email Post-Standard writer Brent Axe.
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Village Living, a community paper in Mountain Brook, Ala., lauds the recent National Letter of Intent signings by local high school players to play at NCAA Division I schools.
WHAT WE’RE WATCHING
Dom Starsia, a National Hall of Fame coach and one of the most respected figures in the game, talks with Harlem Lacrosse players about the responsibility to take care of others that comes with playing lacrosse.
Inspiration from Dom Starsia: "With this opportunity comes the responsibility of taking care of people around you. Spread @HarlemLacrosse." pic.twitter.com/FmZK8n0ruA
— US Lacrosse Magazine (@USLacrosseMag) July 26, 2017
Also check out Team USA's Sarah Bullard on why she supports the sport's national governing body.
WHAT’S ON TAP
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We'll have more from the World Games today, including more on Team USA's defeat of Poland. The U.S. plays Great Britain at 4 a.m. ET tomorrow.
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