Phil Shore
@pshore15.bsky.social
Emerson College graduate. Writer. Coach. Teacher. Author of Major League Life and Lacrosse-ing Into the Mainstream. (he/him).
Eli Manning showing up to the same Super Bowl as the Patriots? Not good news for New England.
February 8, 2026 at 11:06 PM
Eli Manning showing up to the same Super Bowl as the Patriots? Not good news for New England.
I also have Duke-UNC going. Boozer got a good look there. Just didn’t finish. Crazy ending here.
February 8, 2026 at 1:39 AM
I also have Duke-UNC going. Boozer got a good look there. Just didn’t finish. Crazy ending here.
I like the NLL quadbox action!
February 8, 2026 at 1:36 AM
I like the NLL quadbox action!
The Takeaway Check, Issue #103: From one Emerson athlete to another, I am proud of the success Sam Presti and Will Dawkins are having in the NBA.
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The Takeaway Check, Issue #103
Rooting for the success of fellow Emerson student-athletes in the NBA
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February 6, 2026 at 9:29 PM
The Takeaway Check, Issue #103: From one Emerson athlete to another, I am proud of the success Sam Presti and Will Dawkins are having in the NBA.
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Legend
Running it back, one last time 🇺🇸
@pwhltorrent.bsky.social Captain Hilary Knight will wear the C for the U.S. in Italy!
@pwhltorrent.bsky.social Captain Hilary Knight will wear the C for the U.S. in Italy!
February 4, 2026 at 12:18 AM
Legend
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Cool story from opening weekend. Joel Mullen looked awesome for Utah. He was an All American and SSDM of the Year in D2 for Limestone. When the school closed, he went out west and joined the Utes. He had an assist, two GBs, and a caused turnover in the opener against Delaware.
February 3, 2026 at 1:43 PM
Cool story from opening weekend. Joel Mullen looked awesome for Utah. He was an All American and SSDM of the Year in D2 for Limestone. When the school closed, he went out west and joined the Utes. He had an assist, two GBs, and a caused turnover in the opener against Delaware.
The California Redwoods sign LSM Matt Wright. The LSM was an All-American and All-ACC at North Carolina before transferring to Syracuse and playing 15 games as a graduate student in 2024.
February 2, 2026 at 10:30 PM
The California Redwoods sign LSM Matt Wright. The LSM was an All-American and All-ACC at North Carolina before transferring to Syracuse and playing 15 games as a graduate student in 2024.
“I love my hard work getting recognized.”
Josh Balcarcel continued the momentum from his rookie season by playing for Puerto Rico in two international Sixes competitions. He brings that experience to the Championship Series.
My story for the PLL:
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Josh Balcarcel continued the momentum from his rookie season by playing for Puerto Rico in two international Sixes competitions. He brings that experience to the Championship Series.
My story for the PLL:
premierlacrosseleague.com/articles/jos...
Josh Balcarcel brings Sixes experience, hunger to Redwoods' Championship Series roster
Josh Balcarcel spent the offseason playing Sixes with Team Puerto Rico and plans to bring what he learned to the Championship Series.
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February 2, 2026 at 6:23 PM
“I love my hard work getting recognized.”
Josh Balcarcel continued the momentum from his rookie season by playing for Puerto Rico in two international Sixes competitions. He brings that experience to the Championship Series.
My story for the PLL:
premierlacrosseleague.com/articles/jos...
Josh Balcarcel continued the momentum from his rookie season by playing for Puerto Rico in two international Sixes competitions. He brings that experience to the Championship Series.
My story for the PLL:
premierlacrosseleague.com/articles/jos...
Here are this year’s NCAA women’s lacrosse D3 Preseason All-Americans for USA Lacrosse Magazine:
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USA Lacrosse Names 2026 Division III Women’s Preseason All-Americans
We've announced the USA Lacrosse Division III Women’s Preseason All-Americans, honoring 89 players from across the nation.
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January 31, 2026 at 5:08 PM
Here are this year’s NCAA women’s lacrosse D3 Preseason All-Americans for USA Lacrosse Magazine:
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www.usalacrosse.com/magazine/col...
The Takeaway Check, Issue #102: A Q&A with “Attack Mountain” video series producer/editor/director Eddie Patterson. The video series showcased the Lees-McRae men’s lacrosse team: where it’s been and where it wanted to go with new head coach John Grant Jr.
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The Takeaway Check, Issue #102
Inside the lacrosse video series "Attack Mountain"
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January 30, 2026 at 4:43 PM
The Takeaway Check, Issue #102: A Q&A with “Attack Mountain” video series producer/editor/director Eddie Patterson. The video series showcased the Lees-McRae men’s lacrosse team: where it’s been and where it wanted to go with new head coach John Grant Jr.
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The college lacrosse season kicks off this weekend. I looked at some of the questions surrounding New England’s best Division 1 men’s teams.
My story for New England Lacrosse Journal:
www.laxjournal.com/burning-ques...
My story for New England Lacrosse Journal:
www.laxjournal.com/burning-ques...
Burning questions: Harvard’s encore, BU’s quest and more
With the new season right around the corner, we ask and answer five burning questions about the region's Division 1 teams.
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January 28, 2026 at 3:47 PM
The college lacrosse season kicks off this weekend. I looked at some of the questions surrounding New England’s best Division 1 men’s teams.
My story for New England Lacrosse Journal:
www.laxjournal.com/burning-ques...
My story for New England Lacrosse Journal:
www.laxjournal.com/burning-ques...
Romar Dennis put together a dominant performance in the ‘23 Championship Series, but it took everything out of him, and he hasn’t been the same since.
He’s feeling the best he has since, and he’s out for redemption in ‘26.
My story for the PLL:
premierlacrosseleague.com/articles/rom...
He’s feeling the best he has since, and he’s out for redemption in ‘26.
My story for the PLL:
premierlacrosseleague.com/articles/rom...
Romar Dennis looking for redemption at 2026 Championship Series
Romar Dennis dominated the first Championship Series, but it didn't result in a title. He's back in 2026 for redemption.
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January 26, 2026 at 6:47 PM
Romar Dennis put together a dominant performance in the ‘23 Championship Series, but it took everything out of him, and he hasn’t been the same since.
He’s feeling the best he has since, and he’s out for redemption in ‘26.
My story for the PLL:
premierlacrosseleague.com/articles/rom...
He’s feeling the best he has since, and he’s out for redemption in ‘26.
My story for the PLL:
premierlacrosseleague.com/articles/rom...
Reposted by Phil Shore
EXTRA, EXTRA! TRINITY RODMAN IS STAYING IN DC ⭐️
January 23, 2026 at 12:51 AM
EXTRA, EXTRA! TRINITY RODMAN IS STAYING IN DC ⭐️
The first USA Lacrosse Magazine D3 Women’s Top 20 poll is out. It feels like a wide-open field this year, but the reigning champs start back at the top.
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www.usalacrosse.com/magazine/col...
Middlebury Owns Top Spot in USA Lacrosse Division III Women's Preseason Top 20
Someone is going to have to actively knock Middlebury off the top spot.
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January 23, 2026 at 11:32 PM
The first USA Lacrosse Magazine D3 Women’s Top 20 poll is out. It feels like a wide-open field this year, but the reigning champs start back at the top.
www.usalacrosse.com/magazine/col...
www.usalacrosse.com/magazine/col...
The Takeaway Check, Issue #101: What I’ve learned from my past experiences interviewing a pair of players that are now 2026 USA Women’s Ice Hockey Winter Olympians.
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The Takeaway Check, Issue #101
"I'm feeling very Olympic today": Learning from my interviews with Olympians
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January 23, 2026 at 8:54 PM
The Takeaway Check, Issue #101: What I’ve learned from my past experiences interviewing a pair of players that are now 2026 USA Women’s Ice Hockey Winter Olympians.
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On the latest PLL Coaches Education Series webinar, Redwoods SSDM Chris Merle shared his experience on what makes a championship culture.
My story for PLL:
premierlacrosseleague.com/articles/red...
My story for PLL:
premierlacrosseleague.com/articles/red...
Redwoods' Chris Merle explains how to build a championship culture
Chris Merle teamed with PLL Play to present his experiences building a winning team culture in the latest PLL Coaches Education Series
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January 21, 2026 at 11:35 PM
On the latest PLL Coaches Education Series webinar, Redwoods SSDM Chris Merle shared his experience on what makes a championship culture.
My story for PLL:
premierlacrosseleague.com/articles/red...
My story for PLL:
premierlacrosseleague.com/articles/red...
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Eric Law has officially retired from professional lacrosse.
January 20, 2026 at 7:11 PM
Eric Law has officially retired from professional lacrosse.
"Darkness cannot drive out darkness, only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate, only love can do that." Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
January 20, 2026 at 1:23 AM
"Darkness cannot drive out darkness, only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate, only love can do that." Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Prep Spotlight: How Taft is aiming to get back to its best.
It includes a strong returning defensive core and some help from a number of training sessions with a variety of coaches and clinics.
My story for New England Lacrosse Journal:
www.laxjournal.com/prep-spotlig...
It includes a strong returning defensive core and some help from a number of training sessions with a variety of coaches and clinics.
My story for New England Lacrosse Journal:
www.laxjournal.com/prep-spotlig...
Prep Spotlight: How Taft is aiming to get back to its best
High-level offseason training, plus an intriguing mix of veterans and newcomers, have Taft optimism approaching new season.
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January 19, 2026 at 11:25 PM
Prep Spotlight: How Taft is aiming to get back to its best.
It includes a strong returning defensive core and some help from a number of training sessions with a variety of coaches and clinics.
My story for New England Lacrosse Journal:
www.laxjournal.com/prep-spotlig...
It includes a strong returning defensive core and some help from a number of training sessions with a variety of coaches and clinics.
My story for New England Lacrosse Journal:
www.laxjournal.com/prep-spotlig...
We had a great time at our first @thepwhl.com game. Very cool to see a couple players I wore about when they were in college (O’Brien, Hartje) playing in the pros. If DC (or Virginia) gets a team, we will for sure be back.
January 19, 2026 at 2:24 AM
We had a great time at our first @thepwhl.com game. Very cool to see a couple players I wore about when they were in college (O’Brien, Hartje) playing in the pros. If DC (or Virginia) gets a team, we will for sure be back.
The Takeaway Check, Issue #100: The milestone 100th issue drops on my birthday. I look back at the idea my newsletter started with and how its grown 100 issues later.
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The Takeaway Check, Issue #100
Keeping it 100: How this newsletter started and where it's gone
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January 16, 2026 at 4:46 PM
The Takeaway Check, Issue #100: The milestone 100th issue drops on my birthday. I look back at the idea my newsletter started with and how its grown 100 issues later.
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Breaking news from @kevbrown89.bsky.social - Colsey out in Carolina, Steven Brooks close to his first PLL HC gig.
January 15, 2026 at 10:07 PM
Breaking news from @kevbrown89.bsky.social - Colsey out in Carolina, Steven Brooks close to his first PLL HC gig.
The Redwoods made re-signing Dylan Molloy a priority, and they accomplished their goal, bringing back the veteran through 2026.
My story for the PLL:
premierlacrosseleague.com/articles/off...
My story for the PLL:
premierlacrosseleague.com/articles/off...
Offensive leader Dylan Molloy re-signs with Redwoods
After leading the PLL in goals and winning the Comeback Player of the Year, Dylan Molloy re-signed with the California Redwoods.
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January 14, 2026 at 11:00 PM
The Redwoods made re-signing Dylan Molloy a priority, and they accomplished their goal, bringing back the veteran through 2026.
My story for the PLL:
premierlacrosseleague.com/articles/off...
My story for the PLL:
premierlacrosseleague.com/articles/off...
Get your OG Warrior cleats ready. The Comeback Player of the Year is coming back to the Redwoods.
January 13, 2026 at 9:08 PM
Get your OG Warrior cleats ready. The Comeback Player of the Year is coming back to the Redwoods.
