Morning Hot Reads: Roger That

THE RINGER writes of NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell, at the Super Bowl: "In a way, New England playing below him as he holds court in a luxury box will be just another mark of his grim success." Meanwhile, THE MMQB notes the Patriots' "long-term success has been the opposite of spending big money." NFL agents weigh in on the "nightmare of trying to negotiate with a team that holds all the leverage."

ESPN.com notes the "biggest addition" to the NBA's new CBA is the "designated veteran provision." But "how favorable will designated veteran contracts truly be from a team standpoint? Could the new rule trap teams into big mistakes?"

Also:

• Bleacher Report looks to "redefine" NBA, MLB broadcasts for millenials.
• Ranking the 30 most powerful people on the talent end of sports media.
• Wayne Gretzky's "willingness to be an ambassador" helped grow U.S. hockey.
• Indiana's influx of TV, conference money crucial to "stay Big Ten competitive."
• Why two women's hockey stars "bypassed the NWHL to play for free."
• Deep down, Jerry Jones was "scared" to buy the Cowboys back in '89.
• Former MLBer Barry Zito has "launched a second career as a songwriter."
• Braves' Schuerholz reflects on "history of the game" ahead of HOF induction.
• New FAU coach Lane Kiffin hopes to turn the Owls into "a major draw."