Speed Reads....

Four people last night were “stabbed in the parking lot of Sports Authority Field at Mile High following the Broncos’ loss to the Chargers.” One person was in critical condition (DENVER POST, 12/13).

The Cubs today are expected to announce that former MLBer Ron Coomer will succeed Keith Moreland as color analyst in the team’s radio booth. Coomer, who agreed to a two-year contract, “most recently worked” on the Twins’ pre- and postgame shows for FS North (ROBERTFEDER.com, 12/12).

The Houston Archaeological & Historical Commission yesterday voted 9-1 at its final meeting of the year to "initiate the process" for designating the Astrodome as a city landmark (HOUSTON CHRONICLE, 12/13).

Yankees CF Jacoby Ellsbury has placed a full-page ad in today’s Boston Globe in “appreciation of his seven years” with the Red Sox. The ad shows Ellsbury holding this past season’s World Series trophy (BOSTON GLOBE, 12/13).

USAA is running a full-page ad in this morning’s USA Today touting Saturday’s Army-Navy game on CBS. USAA is a presenting sponsor of the game. Chevrolet is also running a full-page ad in USA Today highlighting its designation as the official vehicle of the game (THE DAILY).