1. Lyle Thompson had a milestone game on Saturday night — fittingly on the Chesapeake Bayhawks’ Native American Celebration Night. Bayhawks fans were treated to a halftime and post-game ceremony honoring the game’s roots.

And Thompson made sure that celebration was a good one. He tallied five points and picked up his 100^th MLL goal to push the Bayhawks into first place in the MLL. More in the MLL Notebook.

2. Chaos made PLL history over the weekend. Myles Jones led the balanced en route to a win over Redwoods, clinching the first-ever PLL playoff spot.

The PLL Notebook dives into the significance of the victory, and the reeling Whipsnakes.

3. Joel White is back in the NLL. White, who was named to the U.S. indoor national team ahead of the World Indoor Lacrosse Championship next month, agreed to a one-year deal with the Georgia Swarm.

White most recently played for the Swarm in the 2017-18 season. He was listed on the Holdout List for last season.

WHAT WE’RE READING

• Matt Kinnear writes on Jarrod Neumann, who came from humble beginnings and didn’t play lacrosse until his senior year of high school, is quickly emerging as one of the best close defensemen in the world.

• Wide receiver Connor Cmiel, who is committed to Ohio State for lacrosse, shines in first football scrimmage.

• A thorough review of the progress lacrosse has made toward Olympic inclusion, what the game might look like if included and the chances it will make it to Los Angeles in 2028.

• Utah lacrosse recruit Kevin McKenna (White Plains, N.Y.) will practice with the Utes football team this fall.

• Hong Kong U19 goalie Hannah Kwong Wing-yee, just 15, is excited about the opportunity to play for the national team in upcoming world championships.

WHAT WE’RE WATCHING

Sights and sounds of the PLL’s trip to San Jose, featuring Jarrod Neumann and Connor Farrell, among others.

Hit the sidelines for Week 8 in San Jose.pic.twitter.com/fN8HiSpxu7

— Premier Lacrosse League (@PremierLacrosse) August 12, 2019

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