Topher Adams

Denver Outlaws Beat Writer

United States

I'm a graduate the University of Florida with a degree in Telecommunications. For the last five years, I've been on a journey through sports media. From independent blogs, to student papers and professional sports teams, I've learned countless lessons about storytelling and the sports world.

I now cover the Denver Outlaws of the Premier Lacrosse League, sharing the stories of an illustrious brand's return to the sport. As I move forward in my postgraduate career, I'm always looking for feedback and new opportunities is this ever changing field.

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Premier Lacrosse League

07/11/2024

Homecoming: Denver's own Eric Law returns to the Outlaws

Colorado native Eric Law is a Denver Outlaws legend, and now he's ready to represent his home town once again.

Premier Lacrosse League

06/28/2024

Jake Piseno finding roots, connection with Haudenosaunee Nationals

Denver Outlaws rookie Jake Piseno represents the Haudenosaunee Nationals, connecting him to his roots and the sport he loves.

Premier Lacrosse League

06/22/2024

Denver Outlaws veterans helping lead youth movement

The Denver Outlaws are one of the youngest teams in the PLL, but veterans like Mike Manley are helping the young players adjust to the pros.

The Independent Florida Alligator

05/22/2023

Nina Rickards carries New York roots through Florida career - The Independent Florida Alligator

Florida senior guard Nina Rickards has a silver chain with her jersey number: 15. For some players, that could just be a symbol of ego or pride. But for Rickards, it's something more.

The Independent Florida Alligator

01/16/2024

Kirby Smart created a monster and became Florida's next great villain - The Independent Florida...

Florida-Georgia is a rivalry of era-defining coaches. Vince Dooley dominated the Gators in the 1980s, and Steve Spurrier flipped the series with an 11-1 record against the Dogs. Urban Meyer kept the dominance alive in the late 2000s with five wins against Georgia in six years.

The Independent Florida Alligator

10/21/2022

Florida upsets No. 7 Utah in front of record crowd - The Independent Florida Alligator

The Florida Gators held off the No. 7 Utah Utes 28-26 in the first game of the Billy Napier era. Sophomore quarterback Anthony Richardson, in his first career home start, dazzled with 168 passing yards and another 106 on the ground and three touchdowns.

The Independent Florida Alligator

03/10/2023

UF Online, Major League Soccer Players Association announce partnership - The Independent Florida...

UF Online and the Major League Soccer Players Association announced a new partnership Tuesday to allow current and former MLS players to pursue online degree programs. Beginning in the Fall 2023 semester, players will be able to choose from 25 UF Online programs and will be connected with an academic adviser when they start their program.

The Independent Florida Alligator

05/03/2022

Gator men's club lacrosse player-led program reaching historic heights - The Independent Florida...

Florida hasn't won a Southeastern Lacrosse Conference championship since 2010 and hasn't been ranked in the top-10 since 2009. The Gators men's lacrosse club team hasn't played a regular-season game in almost two seasons.

Pro Lacrosse Talk

05/20/2022

PLL Draft Pick Arden Cohen 'Excited' to Join Fellow Notre Dame Defensemen on Redwoods LC - Pro...

"[Arden Cohen] is from a system at Notre Dame where they speak the same defensive language as the Redwoods," Paul Carcaterra said on the 2022 Premier Lacrosse League College Draft broadcast. "He's pro-ready." The Redwoods Lacrosse Club selected defenseman Arden Cohen with the third overall pick in the 2022 PLL College Draft, adding the former...

Pro Lacrosse Talk

06/11/2022

Whatever It Takes: Jake Froccaro Embraces New Role with Cannons LC - Pro Lacrosse Talk

On July 18, Jake Froccaro accepted his trophy for winning the 2021 fastest shot competition during PLL All-Star weekend. It was Froccaro's second all-star game appearance as a member of Chaos LC. Yet, a week later, Froccaro would play in his final game as a member of the Chaos.