Morning Hot Reads: City Is Alive

The Nashville TENNESSEAN writes under the header, "Nashville More Competitive With MLS Soccer Team And Stadium." With the Titans and Predators each having reached a Super Bowl and Stanley Cup, Nashville is now "ready to diversify its mix of teams and add" an MLS team. But that also "means committing to build a stadium."

The TAMPA BAY TIMES goes with, "Exposé 'Champions Way' Uses FSU To Illustrate Bad Behavior In College Programs." N.Y. Times reporter Mike McIntire's new book "includes a little new information" on the Jameis Winston case, but also "takes a broader view of the major problems endemic to big-time college football."

Also:

• Michael Jordan "scores again" with Jumpman logo.
• Drew Brees' "plan to save football."
• Golden Knights "looked to Boston to help Las Vegas move on from tragedy."
• Pat Riley on his 50 years in the NBA.
• A CHICAGO TRIBUNE editorial takes a look at baseball fans' safety. 
• Cardinals C Yadier Molina delivers help to his native Puerto Rico.