Nikon Camera Lens Help. Which to Buy?

So I have the Nikon D3000 and my brother recently asked me to photograph his Lacrosse games. My lens right now doesn't get that much zoom. I don't want a super big lens like like pro NFL Photographers use. I would like one with a price under $500. Any opinions? I would really like to get nice quality pictures too. Thanks. If $500 isn't enough for a lens that I want just tell me.

The super big lenses that pro NFL photographers use run nearly $10, 000.00
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/...600mm.html

of course, for a lacrosse game, you definitely do not need that much.

also since lacrosse is *generally* played outside in the sunlight, perhaps this
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/..._5_6G.html

or this
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/...ikkor.html

Since Lacrosse is played outdoors, you don't necessarily need a fast f/2.8 lens like I use for basketball. In your price range you'll find the excellent Nikon 70-300mm AF-S VR. This lens has a great range (visually up to a 450mm on a DX body) and has VR for image stabilization.

Here's some reviews.
http://www.kenrockwell.com/...300-vr.htm
http://www.bythom.com/70300vrlens.htm