NEW: Mohegan Sun Acquires Pro Lacrosse Franchise
Tuesday, August 05, 2014
The Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority is bringing a professional lacrosse franchise to the Mohegan Sun casino, according to multiple media reports.
The New London Day and Hartford Courant were first to report the news. A press conference has been called for Wednesday to announce a new professional sports team coming to Mohegan Sun.
The new franchise is reportedly a member of the National Lacrosse League, an indoor lacrosse league featuring 9 teams made up predominantly by Canadian players.
GET THE LATEST BREAKING NEWS HERE -- SIGN UP FOR GOLOCAL FREE DAILY EBLASTThe Mohegan Tribe became the first Native American tribe to own a professional sports franchise in 2003, when they acquired the Connecticut Sun of the Women's National Basketball Association.
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