Good morning. Here’s the latest from around the lacrosse world:
1. We are USA Lacrosse. This is USA Lacrosse Magazine.
Last week, US Lacrosse rebranded to USA Lacrosse.
On Monday, we unveiled the new-look magazine and took you inside the May-June edition
— USA Lacrosse Magazine (@USALacrosseMag) May 17, 2021
Since 1978, we’ve inspired generations of lacrosse families to love this great game and leave it better for the next.
Unveiling the new USA Lacrosse Magazine. pic.twitter.com/4yWbquEXKa
2. The marathon is about to become a sprint.
Two weeks out from Memorial Day, there are no more pretenders. Our staff and contributors broke down the best games, biggest surprises and top performers in all six NCAA men’s and women’s lacrosse tournament fields.
3. News you may have missed over the weekend.
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The NCAA Division I women’s lacrosse ranks grew by one, as Xavier announced it would women’s lacrosse as varsity sport in 2022-23.
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Mike Caravana stepped down as Denison men’s lacrosse coach after 28 seasons with the Big Red. Centre knocked the Big Red out of the NCAA Division III tournament over the weekend.
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The Capital Gazette on what it means for the Baltimore-centric MIAA to stage its championship at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium.
WHAT WE’RE READING
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About the one-armed Rochester-area high school girls’ lacrosse player who is one of her team’s top scorers.
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UAB will be the site of the lacrosse competition at The World Games 2022 in Birmingham, Ala.
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PressBox’s Glenn Clark on how Loyola gave us a gutsy reminder of why we love sports.
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How Syracuse midfielder Jamie Trimboli and legend Casey Powell helped lift the spirits of a 9-year-old Victor (N.Y.) boy awaiting a heart transplant.
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A troubling Associated Press story about former Gettysburg goalie Shannon Keeler’s quest to get police to pursue her case against her alleged rapist.
WHAT WE’RE WATCHING
How you can rep the new brand.
New USA merch. It's a vibe.
— USA Lacrosse (@USALacrosse_) May 17, 2021
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WHAT’S ON TAP
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Updated Nike/USA Lacrosse high school boys’ and girls’ national top 25 and regional top 10 rankings.
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“Overtime” with Paul Carcaterra
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“Taylor’s Takes” with Taylor Cummings