BusinessJuly 6, 2026

lacrosse

/ləˈkrɒs/

Definition

A field team sport played with a stick featuring a netted head used to catch, carry, and throw a small rubber ball into an opponent's goal.

Etymology

The term comes from the French 'la crosse,' meaning 'the crosier' or 'the hooked stick,' referring to the shape of the sticks used by Indigenous peoples of North America to play the game.

In the news

In this article, lacrosse is referenced as a sport Joe French coaches at the national level to illustrate his background in athletic leadership and discipline.

Joe French takes lacrosse lessons to capital markets team at Avison Young

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