Sports Briefs: Chiefs forced to forfeit game

By Sam Laskaris Writer A boardroom decision ended the Six Nations Chiefs’ quest for a perfect regular season. The Chiefs, the three-time defending national Mann Cup champs, had beaten the host Oakville Rock 10-4 last Monday. But Major Series Lacrosse, the Ontario-based circuit the Chiefs participate in and which is under the jurisdiction of the Ontario Lacrosse Association, issued a brief three-paragraph statement on Saturday. “The Ontario Lacrosse Association (OLA) has completed its review regarding Tyson Bell’s participation in the July 19, 2026 Major Series Lacrosse game between the Six Nations Chiefs and the Oakville Rock. Due to Tyson Bell being ineligible to play in this game, it is deemed a forfeit by the Six Nations Chiefs. As a result of the review, the Major Series Lacrosse standings have been…

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