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

1. The National Lacrosse League season starts in 10 days, and today we break down the East Division. Rochester has what it takes to repeat as division champ. Tom Schreiber’s return to health bodes well for Toronto. How will the Philadelphia Wings fare in their return to play?

The Wings, incidentally, have partnered with US Lacrosse on a combo ticket to two great events Jan. 12 in Philadelphia. Fans can get a general admission ticket to LaxCon’s Fan Fest, which begins at 11 a.m., and a reserved seat to the 7 p.m. Wings-Swarm game for just $23, a savings of 35 percent vs. purchasing separately.

Speaking of the NLL, with expansion teams in the offing, several existing franchises held player combines to identify under-the-radar talent. Here are three drills that scouts use to help find diamonds in the rough.

And while we’re on the subject of expansion:

NLL schedules "major announcement" for next Tuesday 12/11. Probably new Long Island franchise unveil. This event was previously postponed following cancellation of first two weeks of season.

— Dave Buchanan (@FastTrack550) December 4, 2018

2. As I approach the over/under for milkshakes I would demolish following a Monday dental procedure, I see from former Stony Brook and current WPLL star Kylie Ohlmiller that there’s a healthier way to satisfy a sweet tooth.

3. The Boston Cannons are taking aim at the suburbs; specifically, Quincy, Mass.:

BREAKING NEWS
The @BostonCannons & the @CityofQuincy officially announce a multi-year partnership to make Veterans Memorial Stadium the Home of the Cannons for 2019.
Full Release: https://t.co/nYIqoKiste pic.twitter.com/eKWu5Qk8wH

— Boston Cannons (@BostonCannons) December 4, 2018

The Cannons’ new home for 2019 can accommodate more than 5,000 fans, which should provide for a better gameday atmosphere than 30,000-seat Harvard Stadium did.

4. Depression can be insidious and debilitating. Florida defender Makenzie Mason lives it and fights it, and she talked about it in depth on espnw.com. Keep fighting.

WHAT WE’RE READING

• College Crosse previewed the 2019 Harvard men’s schedule.

• The Daily Collegian (Pa.) spoke with Penn State men’s coach Jeff Tambroni regarding the new shot clock.

• Here’s more on the Cannons’ from The Boston Herald and The Patriot Ledger.

• Inside Lacrosse ranked Lyle Thompson second on its list of the top 50 indoor players and profiled U.S. women’s team coach Jenny Levy.

WHAT WE’RE WATCHING

Here’s the full, 20-minute press conference in Quincy, Mass., where city and team officials announced that the Cannons will invest and play in Veterans Memorial Stadium.

WHAT’S ON TAP

• We’ll have a preview of the NLL West Division.

• US Lacrosse could announce both the U.S. women’s team roster for the Team USA Spring Premiere and the LaxCon schedule as early as today.

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