New biography chronicles athlete Jim Thorpe
A newly released biography, “Path Lit By Lightning, ‘Simon & Schuster,’ follows Thorpe from his birth on a Sac and Fox reservation on the Great…
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NLL transactions highlights since July Expansion Draft
On July 7, 2022, the Las Vegas Desert Dogs acquired the following players in the 2022 Expansion Draft: Selection 1 is Jackson Nishimura, Albany, Selection…
Rivermen kick-off the CLA Presidents Cup with a win
EDMONTON — On August 29, The Six Nations Rivermen opened the 2022 Canadian Lacrosse Association Presidents Cup senior B championship with an 11-3 win on…
Indigenous sports funding for more opportunity announced
BRITISH COLUMBIA — This week, the federal government announced funding to give Indigenous women, girls and 2SLGBTQI+ people more opportunities to participate in sports and…
Chiefs sit with a 1-2 series, vying for a comeback
By TRT Staff SIX NATIONS — An exciting final series, the Peterborough Lakers now have a 2-1 lead in the best-of-seven Major Series Lacrosse final…
First Nunavut gold-medal winner welcomed home in celebration
CAMBRIDGE BAY, NUNAVUT — It was a triumphant return home to Cambridge Bay on Monday for Nunavut’s gold medal-winning wrestler Eekeeluak Avalak. Eighteen-year-old Avalak made…
Coaches and Managers call out for NAIG 2023
By TRT Staff with notes from ISWO.ca ONTARIO — The Indigenous Sport and Wellness Ontario (ISWO) organization is accepting applications for the following volunteer positions:…
One year until the 2023 Masters Indigenous Games
By TRT Staff with notes from ISWO.ca ALGONQUIN TERRITORY – On August, 18, the Indigenous sport and Wellness Ontario, organizers for the 2023 MIG and…
2022 NLL Draft set for September 10 in Toronto
By TRT Staff with notes from NLL.com PHILADELPHIA — On August 23, the National Lacrosse League (NLL), announced that the 2022 NLL Entry Draft will…
First win at Canada Summer Games for Nunavut women’s team
ST. CATHARINES — Nunavut’s women’s indoor volleyball team celebrated after finishing their first-ever appearance at the Canada Summer Games with three losses but one long-sought-after…
Lacrosse to be decided as Olympic summer sport
LOS ANGELES — The Haudenosaunee Nationals lacrosse teams, dressed in their regalia, carrying their own flag, representing their own nations, lighting an Olympic torch at…
Chiefs set up for playing defending champions
SIX NATIONS — Now that details are confirmed and decisions away from the floor decided, Major Series Lacrosse (MSL) announced its 2022 final between the…
New commissioner named to the NLL
By TRT Staff with notes from NLL.com PHILADELPHIA – On August 2, the National Lacrosse League named Brett Frood as Commissioner. Back in February of…
Arthur Aces remain on top in WMSL
Contributed by Jacob Powless OSHAWA — After an electrifying championship weekend, the Women’s Major Series Lacrosse league has come to end. The WMSL consists of…
ISC Ontario Challenge Cup bringing fastpitch to Ohsweken
OHSWEKEN — On August 5, The International Softball Congress (ISC) was pleased to announce that, in partnership with the Ohsweken Redmen, the 2022 Ontario Challenge…