NEW: Mohegan Sun Acquires Pro Lacrosse Franchise

NEW: Mohegan Sun Acquires Pro Lacrosse Franchise

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.

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The 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.