{"title":"Sports \u0026 Recreation--Lacrosse","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"the-american-game-history-and-hope-in-the-country-of-lacrosse","title":"The American Game: History and Hope in the Country of Lacrosse","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrom \"the master of new journalism [who always] hits it over the fence\" (\u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e) and \"one of the finest writers on sports anywhere\" (\u003ci\u003eUSA Today\u003c\/i\u003e), the scintillating story of lacrosse--the game invented by the Haudenosaunee, played with more passion than any other, that stubbornly mirrors America's ongoing struggle with inclusivity\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNearly a millennium ago, Native Americans created lacrosse as a means of training warriors and settling disputes. Co-opted by whites in the late 1800s, played for a century largely at elite east coast colleges, over the past thirty years lacrosse has exploded around the world, becoming the fastest growing sport in the U.S. while exposing the fault lines of prejudice and privilege that continue to dog its image. At the same time, the spiritual nature and dazzling style of the Native game has been elevated to center stage as the brilliant Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) play as a nation unto themselves, maintaining their deep traditions and hoping for inclusion in the 2028 Olympics.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBased on seven years of research and observation and crafted with consummate skill, \u003ci\u003eThe American Game\u003c\/i\u003e takes readers inside a unique cultural landscape that nonetheless reflects the wider world. Fluidly weaving in compelling action on the field from World Championships to tense NCAA tournaments, Price also chronicles the controversies and anomalies that have in many ways defined lacrosse. Racism stubbornly persists--and the Haudenosaunee have endured plenty in their rise--yet few mainstream entities have done more than lacrosse to champion the Native American experience. The Duke rape case and the murder of Yeardley Love still resonate, reinforcing the sport's elite \"laxbro\" image, yet women remain the core force powering its astonishing boom. Lacrosse's longtime link with Wall Street endures, but its bond with elite military service is just as remarkable.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePrice introduces legendary individuals from Jim Brown (some say he was even better at lacrosse than football), Black superstar Kyle Harrison and the brilliant Iroquois stickman Lyle Thompson, to famed coaches Lars Tiffany and Kelly Amonte Hiller and Onondaga faithkeeper Oren Lyons. All of them, and all who play the game, pay homage to the mystical qualities of the lacrosse stick, which American coaching icon Bill Tierney calls \"the thing that makes you special.\" A masterpiece of narration and investigation, \u003ci\u003eThe American Game\u003c\/i\u003e is the powerful story of a sport that, perhaps more than any other, captures the complexity of America in its ongoing effort to achieve a more perfect union.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"display:none\"\u003eISBN-10: 0802164730\u003cbr\u003eISBN-13: 9780802164735\u003cbr\u003eAuthor: Price, S. 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What followed was a season of grit, heartbreak, and redemption--a relentless march through adversity that tested every ounce of resolve.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eThe Long Red Line\u003c\/i\u003e, Christian Swezey details everything from the sting of an early-season overtime loss to Penn State to the razor-thin margins of Ivy League battles. In this dramatic season, the Big Red faced injuries, doubts, and the weight of history. Captain CJ Kirst, chasing records and playing through a broken hand, embodied the team's mantra: \"Well done is better than well said.\" Alongside him were warriors like Hugh Kelleher, Mikey Long, and Chris Davis--whose comeback after two back surgeries became a defining moment of courage. Behind the scenes, coaches Connor Buczek and Jordan Stevens forged a culture of accountability and brotherhood.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThrough snow-swept practices, grueling conditioning, and unforgettable senior speeches, Cornell clawed its way back to the NCAA tournament. When the Big Red stormed through Championship Weekend in Foxborough, it was the culmination of almost half a century of sacrifice and belief and honored the memories of two Cornell lacrosse legends: George Boiardi and Richie Moran.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePacked with insider stories, vivid game-day action, and the voices of those who lived the drama, \u003ci\u003eThe Long Red Line\u003c\/i\u003e is more than a chronicle of a lacrosse season--it is a testament to resilience, leadership, and the pursuit of greatness. 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