(Toronto Star-Canada) Kevin McGran - The Israeli women's lacrosse team could find itself forfeiting the playoffs in the World Cup this week in Oshawa, Ontario. "It was an absolute team consensus we will not play on Shabbat. Competing in the World Cup is very important to all of us, but who we're representing and who we are comes first and foremost," said attacker Jenna Block. The way the schedule is shaping up, the Israeli team will guarantee itself a spot in the top 8. That means they'll head toward a playoff game Saturday that will determine the gold medal. The team asked for a schedule change, offering three alternatives: Friday, before sundown. Saturday, after sundown. Sunday morning. Their request was denied by the Federation of International Lacrosse.
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