Morning Hot Reads: Money Talks

The L.A. TIMES writes a bout between retired boxer Floyd Mayweather Jr. and UFC fighter Conor McGregor "really will happen." It is "only a matter of time before the fight takes place, and if you don’t think so, it’s because you’re unfamiliar with the way boxing works." There is "simply too much money to be made for this fight not to happen."

USA TODAY's Nancy Armour writes the legacy of the Rio Olympics "is a farce," as several of the venues already "are abandoned and falling apart." The IOC will "no doubt blame organizers, politicians and everyone else who saw dollar signs in Rio’s grand plans." But this is "on the IOC as much as anyone."

Also: 

• A Pelicans coach and rapper Master P have teamed up to help at-risk boys.
• President Trump's golf habit has gotten the White House press office "into the rough."
• Modern athletes are willing to stand against injustice and "make concrete demands."
• Chris Myers has "felt the loving touch" of his NASCAR family in the wake of tragedy.
• The WWE is unique in terms of the "opportunities it presents for its partners."
• Sports leagues "blackmailing states" to change legislation is a "pointless endeavor."
• How an Ohio man became the Golden Knights' new Dir of Hockey Operations.
• Why the Twins chose Derek Falvey as their Chief Baseball Officer.