Weekend Hot Reads....

The ORLANDO SENTINEL's Paul Tenorio notes only three head coaches and four GMs/Technical Dirs in MLS "are people of color." Lack of diversity is an issue that has "plagued the league for several years," which runs "in contrast to the cultural and ethnic range that soccer, including MLS, embraces and celebrates."

The GLOBE & MAIL's Roy MacGregor notes Canadian leaders this week announced they will work on a "national strategy to raise awareness for parents, coaches and athletes on concussion treatment." This comes after a 17-year-old Canadian rugby player in '13 died after "suffering three concussions in a single week."

Elsewhere:

• High-priced pitchers "may have trouble providing 50 cents on the dollar" for teams.
• Tennis players opt to "spend their ephemeral offseason globetrotting after money."
• WNBAer Swin Cash "ready to help break down" gender boundaries in broadcasting.
• U.S. Skier Lindsey Vonn discusses various topics in "20 Odd Questions" feature. 
• Some Bills fans "aren't happy" about having to stand up to watch games at the Ralph.
• Despite reputation, Bucs QB Jameis Winston has been "very good" off the field.