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Once a niche sport played primarily on reservations and east coast prep schools, lacrosse has enjoyed a recent surge of popularity that has launched it into the American sports consciousness. Many kids who would have once played baseball or soccer are now choosing to play lacrosse, and professional and collegiate games have gained a large following. The Web has a wealth of information that will help the unacquainted discover the game and the informed attain a deeper understanding of the game.

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Rules and History of Lacrosse

Early lacrosse games were played over miles of land, lasted for days, and resembled a battle more ... read more »

Lacrosse Leagues and Organizations

There are two major professional lacrosse leagues, one for field lacrosse and one for box lacrosse, as well as many semi-pro leagues across the U.S. and Canada. There is also NCAA lacrosse, which may be more popular than any of the professional leagues. Read on to find all the information on leagues and teams on television or in your area.

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Many of these sites include links to team homepages. Team pages have detailed player profiles, ticket information, team merchandise, and community events that you wouldn't find elsewhere.

League sites tend to be very positive in their coverage of news and events. If you are looking for more critical opinions and coverage of more controversial material, check out the "What's the latest lacrosse news, rumors, and commentary?" section of this guide.

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For major professional leagues ...

Major League Lacrosse is the most prominent outdoor lacrosse league in the world. Beginning in 2001 with six east-coast teams, the league has since expanded to 10 teams located across the country and has plans for further expansion. Get all the news, stats, and video clips from this fast-growing league on its official Web site.

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The National Lacrosse League is a professional box lacrosse league with 14 teams spread across the U.S. and Canada. It has more than doubled in size over the past 10 years and plans to add another 10 teams in the next five years. The official league Web site features news, stats, and video clips of this face-paced, hard-hitting form of lacrosse.

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For college leagues ...

The National Collegiate Athletic Association has basic information on men's and women's college lacrosse, including rankings, past champions and information about the Final Four.

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The Men's Collegiate Athletic Association is the national organization for the club/nonvarsity level of men's lacrosse. The site features stats, scores, and links to team sites.

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U.S. Lacrosse is the official governing body for American lacrosse. It presides over youth lacrosse and the U.S. national team. This site is valuable for boys and girls who play, or are looking to start playing, lacrosse. It provides tips for both players and coaches regarding on-field performance, safety and sportsmanship. It also gives links to local U.S. Lacrosse chapters, so you can find the leagues in your area.

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The Canadian Lacrosse Association governs lacrosse in Canada, where lacrosse is the national sport. It is similar to the U.S. Lacrosse site, but it includes box lacrosse and inter lacrosse, a less intense form of the game that is played with a softer ball.

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