The NCAA Playing Rules Oversight Panel approved changes to pregame and in-game stick checks in women’s lacrosse for the 2019-20 academic year.

Now the stick is set for testing this season by Division I teams at the University of Maryland, Syracuse and Johns Hopkins. (Don’t worry, there’s no rule against it — the US Lacrosse ...

The long-stick midfielder (LSM) position in boys lacrosse has evolved from a primarily defensive role to one that incorporates offensive responsibilities. LSMs utilize a 6-foot stick ...