<p>The PLL&#39;s New York Atlas sign Jack Hayes,11, of Wantagh, to a one-day contract as an honorary player and captain after he was recently diagnosed with leukemia.&nbsp;</p>


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Wantagh boy fighting leukemia signs lacrosse contract with PLL's New York Atlas

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