lunchtime-1 Monday’s lunch links are here to ease you into the work week.

Highlighting the news today is Johns Hopkins decision to join the Big Ten in men’s lacrosse, with the conference beginning play in 2014.

Enjoy.

It was announced this morning the Big Ten will add men’s and women’s lacrosse in 2014, and that John’s Hopkins will be an affiliate member on the men’s side.

Joe Lombardi takes an in-depth look at upcoming semi-final playoff games in the Tri-State area.

John Alfonso Iadevala recaps Long Island’s Class A Suffolk County Championship, a game in which Ward Melville validated their status as one of the best teams in the country this season.

Despite losing on Memorial Day, John Desko proved his worth in leading the Orange to the title game.

Bill Tierney signed a contract extension to remain at Denver on Friday.