Good morning. Here’s the latest from around the lacrosse world:
1. Brady Wein, the pediatric cancer survivor whose playing debut was one of the most celebrated lacrosse stories of 2017, provided one last moment to remember on the eve of 2018 — inspiring Brady’s Bunch to a championship in the 10U/9U division of the Dick’s Sporting Goods Tournament of Champions in Wesley Chapel, Fla.
Check out NDP Lacrosse on Twitter for results from the other divisions.
2. The Georgia Swarm unfurled their NLL championship banner in the rafters of Infinity Energy Arena and, for the first time this season, resembled the team that put it there. The Swarm picked up their first win of the season Saturday, defeating visiting Rochester 14-11. Grammy Award-winning rapper 2 Chainz performed at halftime of the game, Georgia’s home opener. Toronto, New England and Colorado also were victorious over the weekend. Neil Stevens takes a spin around the league in his NLL Week 4 notebook.
3. The National Lacrosse League announced Monday a partnership with Facebook Watch to feature the newest show from NLL Productions. “ReLax,” which provides insights, reactions and analysis from the weekend’s games, debuted Monday. The NLL has focused on expanding not only the league, but also its digital footprint under commissioner Nick Sakiewicz.
4. The U.S. men’s national team returns to action Saturday at IMG Academy in Bradenton, Fla., for the final evaluation before coach John Danowski finalizes the 23-man roster that will travel to Israel for the 2018 FIL World Championship. Here’s what to watch for at Team USA Spring Premiere.