Ben Verbrugge, a freelance sportswriter holding a journalism degree from CSU Dominguez Hills, is part of the Los Angeles media scene and focuses primarily on the NBA, NFL, and MLB. In his free time, he enjoys playing or watching sports.
The new five-part series, Rabil’s Places, captures the journey of college and professional lacrosse as the sport gains prominence. The surge in lacrosse’s popularity is largely credited to Paul Rabil, a Hall of Famer in the sport and co-founder of the Premier Lacrosse League.
Episode 1 of the series highlights figures like New England Patriots’ Super Bowl champions Bill Belichick and Chris Hogan, who have strong ties to lacrosse. Additionally, Ricky Miezan and Nakeie Montgomery discuss their choice of lacrosse over football in this episode titled “Turf Wars,” showcasing the close relationship between the two sports. Produced by NFL Hall of Famer Peyton Manning’s Omaha Productions, the show can be streamed live on ESPN+.
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Ben Verbrugge, equipped with a journalism degree from CSU Dominguez Hills, is a freelance sportswriter in the Los Angeles media landscape, specializing in coverage of the NBA, NFL, and MLB. When not writing, he enjoys engaging in or watching sports.