Morning Hot Reads: Latest Findings

SI asks, "Will New CTE Findings Doom the NFL Concussion Settlement?" CTE is "not a recognized condition" under the settlement between the league and more than 20,000 retirees. Its omission "could undermine" the core purpose to "adequately fund treatment for health problems suffered by retired players."

CBSSPORTS.com wrote, "In the 14 years since the publication of Moneyball, baseball's fascination with numbers has become a well-known condition." But now, an information gulf "resides between the teams and the players -- or, precisely, the players' agents."

Also:

• Why are MLB games longer this season?
• Bryce Harper, Mike Trout take different approaches to stardom. 
• KeyArena's International 7 esports event becoming "Super Bowl for nerds." 
• Former driver Ricky Craven asks who will carry NASCAR's torch moving forward?
• Former NFLer turned financial advisor is far from "Ballers" lifestyle.