Weekly Sports League and Franchise Report

June 7, 2021 - BASEBALL Pecos League: The independent Pecos League started its 2021 season this week with 14 teams aligned in an eight-team Pacific Division, a four-team Mountain North Division and a four-team Mountain South Division. Each team is to play a 62-game season through the first week of August. Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, the league's 2020 season consisted of only four teams each playing a 30-game schedule at a complex in the Houston area. Of the 12 teams in the league's last full season of 2019, the White... Full Story

The Premier Lacrosse League Secures Additional Round of Financing

June 2, 2021 - LOS ANGELES, CA. - The Premier Lacrosse League (PLL) powered by Ticketmaster announced that it has closed an additional round of funding. The financing is led by Arctos Sports Partners, the Kraft Group, and return investor, Joe Tsai Sports. The new investors will join investors Raine Group, Brett Jefferson Holdings, Creative Artists Agency (CAA), Bolt Ventures, Chernin Group, Harris Blitzer Sports Entertainment, and Blum Capital. With increased viewership and sponsorship sales year-over-year, the PLL completed its second ... Full Story

NBC Sports and Peacock Announce 2021 Premier Lacrosse League Media Schedule

May 12, 2021 - STAMFORD, Conn. - NBC Sports and Peacock announced today the media schedule for the 2021 Premier Lacrosse League season, featuring comprehensive coverage of 44 games this summer across NBC, NBCSN, and Peacock. Peacock will stream all 44 matchups, which sets an NBC Sports record for the most-ever professional lacrosse game coverage in a season. The 2021 Premier Lacrosse League season will feature 21 of the games on NBC (4) and NBCSN (17), the most-ever professional lacrosse games on television in a season. All televised ... Full Story

Inaugural Pro Lacrosse Hall of Fame Class to be Inducted at Championship Weekend

May 6, 2021 - LOS ANGELES, CA. - The Premier Lacrosse League (PLL) powered by Ticketmaster announced its plans for the Pro Lacrosse Hall of Fame. The inaugural class will be inducted during PLL Championship Weekend in Washington, D.C. "This Pro Lacrosse Hall of Fame will give us all an opportunity to recognize and celebrate the legends of the game," said Co-Founder and CMO Paul Rabil. "Immediately after merging with Major League Lacrosse, we began building the Hall of Fame. Honoring the players who set records, won championships, and i... Full Story

• Weekly Sports League and Franchise Report - (PLL) June 7
  
• The Premier Lacrosse League Secures Additional Round of Financing - (PLL) June 2
  
• Athletic Brewing Co Named the Official Non-Alcoholic Beer of the Premier Lacrosse League - (PLL) May 27
  
• Healthcare Heroes to be Honored Throughout 2021 Premier Lacrosse League Season - (PLL) May 13
  
• NBC Sports and Peacock Announce 2021 Premier Lacrosse League Media Schedule - (PLL) May 12
  
• Inaugural Pro Lacrosse Hall of Fame Class to be Inducted at Championship Weekend - (PLL) May 6
  
• Premier Lacrosse League Powered by Ticketmaster Announces Gillette Stadium as Host of 2021 Training Camp - (PLL) May 4
  
• Premier Lacrosse League Announces Results of 2021 College Draft - (PLL) April 27
  
• 2021 College Draft Presented by Champion Scheduled for April 26th - (PLL) April 20
  
• Premier Lacrosse League Powered by Ticketmaster Announces 2021 Season Locations, Venues, Dates and Matchups - (PLL) April 14
  
• Last Week around the Leagues - (PLL) March 30
  
• 2021 Entry Draft Results Announced - (PLL) March 26
  
• Champion Athleticwear Named the Official Sideline Apparel Partner of the Premier Lacrosse League - (PLL) March 24
  
• 2021 Expansion Draft Results for Cannons - (PLL) March 13
  
• Atlas LC Trades Paul Rabil to Cannons LC - (PLL) March 1
  
• All Today's Outdoor Lacrosse News

Archers in action
Outdoor Lacrosse Photo Gallery

OurSports Central provides coverage of the following independent and minor league outdoor lacrosse organizations:

Outdoor
Premier Lacrosse League (PLL)

• Zach Currier, Ben Reeves Highlight PLL Team of the Week 2 in Atlanta - PLL Inside Lacrosse (June 18)
  
• PLL Week 2 Power Rankings: Waterdogs Rising, and Two Clear Top Teams - PLL Inside Lacrosse (June 18)
  
• PLL Notebook: Whipsnakes LC Stays on Top, Atlas LC Defies the Odds - PLL US Lacrosse Magazine (June 18)
  
• Paul Rabil on 'Late Night:' PLL Could Be City-Based in the Future - PLL US Lacrosse Magazine (June 18)
  
• How PLL Dads Balance Playing Careers and Family Time - PLL US Lacrosse Magazine (June 18)
  
• Former OCC star Austin Staats suspended by Premier Lacrosse League after off-field altercation - PLL Syracuse Post Standard (June 18)
  
• Chris Hogan Left Lacrosse. A League Has Given Him, and Others, a Path Back. - PLL New York Times (June 18)
  
• Premier Lacrosse League Hosting Exhibition Games In Quincy Before Season Opener At Gillette Stadium - PLL CBS Boston (May 31)
  
• Dave Cottle Talks Paul Rabil, Future Success of the Premier Lacrosse League - PLL US Lacrosse Magazine (May 20)
  
• DraftKings Sportsbook Announces 2021 Premier Lacrosse League Odds - PLL Lineups (May 20)
  
• Premier Lacrosse Joins NBC's Peacock Video Service - PLL Forbes (May 20)
  
• Premier Lacrosse League 2021 Broadcast Schedule Features 23 Peacock Exclusives - PLL Deadline (May 13)
  
• All Today's Outdoor Lacrosse Headlines