Weekly Sports League and Franchise Report

June 30, 2025 - BASEBALL National Alliance of College Summer Baseball: The 12 summer-collegiate baseball leagues that are members of the NACSB started their 2025 seasons in late May and early June. The NACSB is sanctioned by the NCAA and the non-profit leagues receive some funding from Major League Baseball. The 2025 leagues include the 12-team Atlantic Collegiate Baseball League, the 8-team Cal Ripken Collegiate Baseball League, the 14-team California Collegiate League, the 10-team Cape Cod League, the 6-team Florida Collegiate Summer L... Full Story

Toronto Rock Return to Hamilton and TD Coliseum

June 26, 2025 - Hamilton, ON - Oak View Group (OVG) and the Toronto Rock today announced that the six-time National Lacrosse League (NLL) champions will return to Hamilton and call the newly named TD Coliseum their home. "We're excited to return home to Hamilton and play in front our fans in a venue that will deliver a world-class experience to the Rock City faithful," said Jamie Dawick, Owner, President, and GM, Toronto Rock. "December can't come soon enough and our goal of bringing a championship to our fans and the City of Hamilton re... Full Story

ESPN Signs New Five-Year Media Rights Agreement and Expands Relationship with Premier Lacrosse League

June 25, 2025 - (NEW YORK) ESPN and the Premier Lacrosse League (PLL) powered by Ticketmaster have renewed a five-year media rights agreement that will span ESPN platforms. The deal begins with the 2026 season and encompasses all Premier Lacrosse League regular season, All-Star, Playoff and Championship games, Maybelline Women's Lacrosse League games, as well as future PLL and WLL Drafts. Alongside the multi-year agreement, ESPN has also made a minority equity investment in the PLL, recognizing significant growth potential in the PLL's f... Full Story

Defenseman Owen Down Shines Throughout Sophomore Season

June 25, 2025 - DENVER - Sophomore seasons can forecast a lot about athletes in any given sport or situation. The second professional campaign represents an opportunity to grow on experiences earned in year one while providing a runway to spread one's wings with hopes of soaring skies. So, it wasn't much of a surprise to General Manager Brad Self or Head Coach Pat Coyle when they witnessed defenseman Owen Down take several significant steps towards securing a role as one of the squad's regular back-enders. Which is to be expected f... Full Story

• Premier Lacrosse League and Beyond Meat Announce Multi-Year Nutrition Partnership - (PLL) July 1
• Weekly Sports League and Franchise Report - (NLL) June 30
• Toronto Rock Return to Hamilton and TD Coliseum - Toronto Rock (NLL) June 26
• ESPN Signs New Five-Year Media Rights Agreement and Expands Relationship with Premier Lacrosse League - (PLL) June 25
• Defenseman Owen Down Shines Throughout Sophomore Season - Colorado Mammoth (NLL) June 25
• San Diego Seals Open Search for New PA Announcer to Bring the Fire and Electricity to the Electric Factory - San Diego Seals (NLL) June 24
• GPCBLL Games Will Stream Live on Nll+ - Philadelphia Wings (NLL) June 23
• Philadelphia Wings Players Receive 2024-25 NLL Honors - Philadelphia Wings (NLL) June 23
• Black Bears Announce 2025 Jr. Black Bears Rosters - Ottawa Black Bears (NLL) June 20
• Thunderbirds, Trevor Smyth Agree to One-Year Contract - Halifax Thunderbirds (NLL) June 18
• Multi Platinum-Selling Country Artist Warren Zeiders Named Premier Lacrosse League Music Ambassador - (PLL) June 18
• Player Spotlight: Zachary Young - Albany FireWolves (NLL) June 18
• Sxwálhkin (Pete Natrall) Honours his Culture Through Lacrosse and Art - Vancouver Warriors (NLL) June 17
• Player Transaction - (NLL) June 17
• Halifax Thunderbirds Score Big for Mental Health, Raising over $88,000 to Transform the QEII's Abbie J. Lane Gymnasium - Halifax Thunderbirds (NLL) June 17
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• Riorden, Kavanagh, Hiltz Headline PLL Team of Week 5 - PLL Inside Lacrosse (July 1)
  
• The PLL Wrap-Up: Last Laughs & Bad Beats In A Historic Summer - PLL Inside Lacrosse (July 1)
  
• VIDEO: Top 10 Highlights from Week 5 - PLL YouTube (June 30)
  
• Chaos Find Their Way, Waterdogs End Skid, PLL Standings All Bunched Up Heading Into Break - PLL Inside Lacrosse (June 29)
  
• VIDEO: Boston Cannons vs Carolina Chaos Full Game Highlights: June 28, 2025 - PLL YouTube (June 29)
  
• VIDEO: Philadelphia Waterdogs vs California Redwoods Full Game Highlights: June 28, 2025 - PLL YouTube (June 28)
  
• VIDEO: Utah Archers vs. New York Atlas Full Game Highlights: June 27, 2025 - PLL YouTube (June 28)
  
• ESPN Gains Premier Lacrosse League Equity in New Rights Deal - PLL Sportico (June 28)
  
• ESPN renews media deal with professional lacrosse, takes an equity stake in the league - PLL CNBC (June 28)
  
• ESPN renews rights deal with Premier Lacrosse League through 2030 - PLL ESPN (June 28)
  
• Lacrosse team Toronto Rock returning to Hamilton, to play at newly renamed TD Coliseum - NLL Yahoo Sports (June 28)
  
• Pat Kavanagh Leads Denver To Third Straight Win vs. Redwoods; Atlas Outlasts Archers - PLL Inside Lacrosse (June 28)
  
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