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

1. The NLL is expected to make a “major announcement” today, but “not a good one,” according to Jake Elliott, host of the Lacrosse Classified podcast by LaxAllStars. His tweet sparked a thread that posed several questions.

Sources saying the @NLL is set to make a major announcement tomorrow and I quote “It’s NOT a good one“ #NLLCBA

— Jake Elliott (@PxP4Sports) November 20, 2018

First, at no time did i say the major announcement was to cancel the ENTIRE season. I said “it’s NOT a good one“

I have yet to confirm this with a direct source but I’m hearing now that weeks 3 and 4 of the season will be cancelled by the @NLL tomorrow. #NLLCBA

— Jake Elliott (@PxP4Sports) November 21, 2018

If this announcement is made, it will come nine days after league commissioner Nick Sakiewicz wrote a letter to Professional Lacrosse Players Association president Peter Schmitz, which noted that the start of the season was in jeopardy. Then on Nov. 15, the NLL and PLPA failed to reach an agreement, causing the first two weekends of the season to be cancelled.

Yesterday, Elliott posted a podcast with Toronto Rock owner Jamie Dawick, who chimed in on the NLL-PLPA CBA negotiations, saying “we’re on life support.”

"We're on life support, we need to get something done or the season is in jeopardy" Toronto Rock owner with some very interesting things to say in @LaxClass podcast. https://t.co/DS1pTGskDq

— Tom Eschen (@TomEschenJr) November 20, 2018

Have you guys considered getting a Mediator?! This has gotten way out of control. Please think long and hard what both of you are considering doing right now. Stop it. Get in a room and don’t come out. Seriously. THINK OF THE FANS ! @NLLcommish @Finschp @NLL @PLPAlax #NLLCBA

— Jake Elliott (@PxP4Sports) November 21, 2018

2. Dr. Karen Sutton, the physician for the U.S. women’s team, FIL chief medical officer, orthopedic surgeon at Hospital for Special Surgery and former Duke captain, shared bonus gym rats tips Tuesday, complete with video demonstrations.

With the assistance of Blue Streak trainers Desmond Hinds and Alex Joseph, Sutton focused on three key exercises that help with injury prevention – Bulgarian split squats, physio ball pikes and pogo passes.

ICYMI: @USAWLax team doctor @karensuttonmd of @HSpecialSurgery, also @FILacrosse's first-ever chief medical officer, demonstrates Bulgarian Split Squats with the help of @BlueStreakST trainers Desmond Hinds & Alex Joseph. #GymRats Bonus https://t.co/R65BvD2Yja pic.twitter.com/pyTEeec8N8

— US Lacrosse Magazine (@USLacrosseMag) November 20, 2018

Did you know core strength helps decrease ACL injuries? @karensuttonmd shows how physio ball pikes target core activation with @BlueStreakST.#GymRats Bonus https://t.co/YMD1Odf3qc pic.twitter.com/DXVDsbhS2G

— US Lacrosse Magazine (@USLacrosseMag) November 20, 2018

Heard of the "pogo pass?" Try a new full-body exercise with @karensuttonmd that focuses on balance and stability. Avoid injury by not allowing your knees to cave in.#GymRats Bonushttps://t.co/YMD1Odf3qc pic.twitter.com/tvAqXgNyyW

— US Lacrosse Magazine (@USLacrosseMag) November 20, 2018

3. Merrimack’s Charlie Bertrand is featured in the November edition’s Give and Go interview. He thinks Jennifer Aniston “ages like fine wine” and his older brothers were his biggest obstacle when he was younger.

“If you ain’t first, you’re last.”

This Ricky Bobby quotation is a personal favorite of @MerrimackMLAX two-time All-American Charlie Bertrand, who also enjoys playing golf.

Get to know him in November's Give & Go, presented by @traininglace: https://t.co/a8rV5f7nWV pic.twitter.com/4pSRs56aYl

— US Lacrosse Magazine (@USLacrosseMag) November 20, 2018

4. There’s growth in the Garden State, especially in the Asbury Park (N.J.) School District.

“They love it. The next week, they’re bringing their brothers or sisters with them. The moms and dads are standing around watching practice, and they’re enjoying it.”

In Asbury Park (N.J.), the lax scene is growing thanks to @USLacrosse
First Stick Grant: https://t.co/RgHqhx6lcE pic.twitter.com/l3lJTUq7Bp

— US Lacrosse Magazine (@USLacrosseMag) November 21, 2018

What We’re Reading

• The biggest talking points from the IWLCA meeting were how far the sport has come and the desire for pushing it further, according to ILWomen.

• Inside Lacrosse analyzes the experimental rules Team USA played with this past weekend against the WPLL and UWLX.

• There’s always a risk for injury in any lacrosse game. Be prepared.

What We’re Watching

It was a magical night for the U.S. women’s national team Saturday. Check out highlights from its trip to the IWLCA President’s Cup at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex in Disney World.

What’s the longest faceoff in lacrosse history? Lax Sports Network takes us back to this 45-second battle between Denver’s Trevor Baptiste and Notre Dame’s John Travisano.

Flashback to @DU_MLAX Trevor Baptiste and @NDlacrosse John Travisano :45 second faceoff. See @GregBeast32 detail exactly what was happening, then bring the hammer down on social media faceoff haters on the LSN app and here: https://t.co/gDOPxO7nLf pic.twitter.com/DZMHzUReEg

— Lax Sports Network (@LaxSportsNet) November 20, 2018

Remember this lacrosse star from NBC’s “The Voice?” Brynn Cartelli released her first music video Tuesday.

.@BrynnCartelli, lacrosse player from Massachusetts who won @NBCTheVoice earlier this year, releases her first music video ‘Walk My Way’ https://t.co/LD6y3qLl85

— Lax Sports Network (@LaxSportsNet) November 21, 2018

What’s On Tap

• Stay tuned for more bonus Gym Rats content later today, as well as any potential news from the NLL.

• Happy Thanksgiving to the lacrosse world!

Are you team stuffing or team mashed potatoes? Hear from the Orange on what they DON'T want to see on their dinner plate on Thanksgiving. pic.twitter.com/2rODGdN89r

— Syracuse Women's Lax (@CuseWLAX) November 20, 2018

I’ve been tasked with compiling a list of the Top 5 Thanksgiving Day desserts for Wednesday’s #LacrosseNow on @LaxSportsNet Any recommendations are welcome! #EmbraceDebate pic.twitter.com/IpJaZt0HL9

— Tom Eschen (@TomEschenJr) November 20, 2018

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