Morning Hot Reads: I'm With Stupid

GRANTLAND.com examines the 76ers' rebuilding strategy: "The Sixers’ plan is stupid. It’s not disgraceful. It’s not wrong. ... But it’s pretty stupid. Or, at least, it’s no smarter than what other teams are doing."

The CHICAGO TRIBUNE goes with the header, "Welcome To The Dominican Republic: Baseball Mecca." Baseball "remains a leading opportunity for kids to escape a country where more than a third live below the poverty line." Likewise, its "economy stretches to jobs far beyond the ballfields."

Also:

• How Floyd Mayweather Jr.-Manny Pacquiao fight became a reality.
• NBPA Exec Dir Michele Roberts explains comments about the media.
• NCAA Chief Medical Officer Brian Hainline reforming health standards.
• In Boston's '24 Games bid, courtship of IOC will have to be above board.
• Pete Frates' fight against ALS continues to inspire sports world.