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IHSAA approves girls lacrosse as an emerging sport for 2025-26

The IHSAA has announced that girls lacrosse will be added to its ranks of emerging sports for the 2025–26 school year. “The process of recreating these sports paves the way for continued growth and participation, with the goal of eventually…

Lacrosse: Japan wins historic bronze medal at the U20 Women’s World Championship

HONG KONG – Led by team captain Negai Nakazawa, Japan defeated Australia 14-5 in the bronze medal game of the Women’s Lacrosse U20 World Championship at Mong Kok Stadium on Saturday, August 24. For Japan, it was the team’s first…

Women’s Lacrosse U20 World Championship: USA confirms status as world best in one-sided final

“I would say it is a huge success, but since opening day it has been pouring with rain throughout the tournament,” said Raymond Fong, CEO of the Hong Kong, China Lacrosse Association. “Luckily we had booked the Football Club as…

USC women’s lacrosse and soccer stadium reaches new heights

USC’s newest sports facility reached its full height on Tuesday as construction workers completed Rawlinson Stadium. USC President Carol Folt speaks at the topping-out ceremony on Tuesday. Rawlinson Stadium is part of Folt’s “moon flight” to redefine sports at USC….

NFHS creates rules for flag football at high schools

At the request of its member associations, the NFHS will establish playing rules for flag football that will take effect beginning with the 2025–26 season and address the fastest-growing high school sport in the country. The NFHS Board of Directors…

Women’s Lacrosse U20 World Championship: Jamaicans benefit from the growth of a sport

Jamaica’s first two games at the U20 Women’s Lacrosse World Championship in Hong Kong featured plenty of goals, but on the wrong side. A 13-2 defeat to the hosts at Mong Kok Stadium on Thursday was followed by a 30-3…

Former LI teammates reunite on Team USA for Women’s Lacrosse World Championship

When Madison Taylor played her last lacrosse game in Wantagh, she thought her time with her high school teammates was over. As a junior forward at Northwestern, that changed with a call from Team USA. Taylor will soon compete alongside…

After the brilliant Olympic Games in Paris, Los Angeles 2028 brings new and returning sports and a fresh look

PARIS (AP) — The Olympic Games are becoming more Paris. Next up for the Summer Games: Los Angeles 2028. At Sunday’s closing ceremony in Paris, the baton will be passed from one city hosting the Olympics for the third time…