Good morning. Here’s the latest from around the lacrosse world:

1. The Big Ten became the first of the Power 5 conferences in NCAA Division I athletics to postpone its fall sports seasons, and the Pac-12 followed soon thereafter. The leagues said they will explore playing fall sports, including football, in the spring, a move that could have major impacts on the lacrosse programs in those leagues — access to facilities, television exposure, support staff availability — among them.

2. Former U.S. team player, NCAA champion coach and National Lacrosse Hall of Famer Tina Sloan Green is a prime example of what can happen when someone is given an opportunity.

"My life is proof that you can take somebody who was never exposed to the sport and give them an opportunity. They could become a national team player. They could become a coach ... Opportunity is the key."

Tina Sloan Green reflects on race in lacrosse.https://t.co/SVLXSEso8b

— US Lacrosse Magazine (@USLacrosseMag) August 11, 2020

3. Former Maryland player Jon Garino, a key member of the Terps' 2017 NCAA championship team, had surgery for testicular cancer on Monday.

4. Major League Lacrosse has announced the finalists for its end of year awards. The winners will be announced starting today via Instagram Live.

5. Zed Williams was the MVP of the Premier Lacrosse League Championship Series. The finalists and winners for the other PLL award winners will be announced later this week, along with an all-tournament team.

WHAT WE’RE READING

• Inside Lacrosse’s Matt Kinnear shares Zed Williams’ connection to the lacrosse stick in light of his powerful performance and message in the PLL Championship Series.

• Video has become even more important for prospective college players. Here are some tips on doing it right.

• Sean Quirk reflects on the Boston Cannons' MLL championship.

• Cassley Jackowski has been named as the inaugural varsity women’s lacrosse coach at Grove City College.

• Jane McCarthy has been named as the team manager for the England senior men’s national team.

WHAT WE’RE WATCHING

Official Lax Girl Tariro Kandemiri shared this video from Oboto Francis from the Golden Rocks team in Uganda. What a treat.

This drill is EVERYTHING! I never thought I’d say it, but I miss passing drills too (: Oboto Francis) pic.twitter.com/NPHTu3ZSJa

— Official Lax Girl™ (@officiallaxgirl) August 11, 2020

These “golden” highlights never get old.

What's that saying about defense winning championships?

Our defense, from the cage to the rope unit, was made up of absolute studs in 2018. pic.twitter.com/kcFAORuwm2

— U.S. Men's National Team (@USAMLax) August 11, 2020

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