Speed Reads....

Sources said that Danica Patrick's camp could be closing in on making an announcement in the coming days related to her bid to drive in this year's Daytona 500 and Indy 500 before retiring (Adam Stern, Staff Writer).

Boston-based WBZ-AM co-host Marc Bertrand was in a "terrifying car wreck Saturday" and his return date to the station is "unclear" (BOSTON HERALD, 1/15).

Last night's UFC Fight Night 124 at Scottrade Center saw an "attendance of 10,052 fans that produced gate receipts of $812,995" (MMAWEEKLY.com, 1/15).

The Univ. of Arizona last night named Kevin Sumlin as the school's new football coach, and he "will be introduced to Tuscon on Tuesday morning." AD Dave Heeke reportedly "placed a big emphasis on character" in the search for Rich Rodriguez' replacement (ARIZONA DAILY STAR, 1/15).