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Today's Must Read is a front-page piece from the COLUMBUS DISPATCH on Blue Jackets D Jack Johnson, who recently filed for bankruptcy amid reports that his own parents "are among the 'wrong people' who led him astray financially" (COLUMBUS DISPATCH, 11/20).

Marisa Martin, a Univ. of Alabama student who serves as an ESPNU campus reporter, tweeted “a Jameis Winston-related joke about the shooting” at FSU. Martin was “quickly criticized by hundreds of people for her initial tweet” and “soon offered a non-apology.” Martin later deleted her Twitter account and said that it “had been hacked” (AL.com, 11/20).

USL Pro expansion club Louisville City FC is “nearing 2,000 season ticket deposits sold.” The team yesterday “welcomed its fans to tour Louisville Slugger Field ahead of seat selection for the inaugural season” (Louisville COURIER-JOURNAL, 11/20).

The Raptors aired “a video tribute” to Vince Carter, who was visiting as a member of the Grizzlies, before last night’s game. Carter, who “broke down and cried” after watching the video, played for the Raptors from ’99-’04 (SPORTS.YAHOO.com, 11/19).

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