Good morning. Here’s the latest from around the lacrosse world:
1. Major League Lacrosse mistakenly exposed players’ personal information last week when a link to a spreadsheet containing their social security numbers, addresses, phone numbers and other sensitive data was briefly made public on the league’s website. MLL notified the players Monday, saying the cause of the incident remains under investigation.
2. Johns Hopkins and Under Armour, two proud Baltimore institutions, have united. The university announced Monday a partnership with the global performance brand. Under the terms of the multi-year agreement, which began July 1, Under Armour will provide uniforms, training footwear, apparel and equipment for all of Johns Hopkins’ 24 varsity athletics teams — including men’s and women’s lacrosse. The Blue Jays join state rivals Loyola, Maryland, Mount St. Mary’s, Navy, Towson and UMBC with lacrosse teams outfitted by Under Armour.
3. John Vassallo, a senior coordinating producer for ESPN, acknowledged the challenges facing lacrosse as a TV sport in the latest “Myth Busters” installment from our September/October edition.
4. “The Fred Opie Show” featured Lauren Taylor, one of the most decorated players in Yale women’s lacrosse history. Taylor talked about the recruiting process and the definition of a great coach in the weekly podcast.