Speed Reads....

The U.K. competition regulator has "provisionally ruled against" Fox’s planned $16.3B takeover of Sky, "citing concerns over media plurality" (LONDON TIMES, 1/23).

Front Row Motorsports and Love’s Travel Stops have "extended their relationship into a sixth year." The company will "sponsor the No. 34 Ford of Michael McDowell" in 18 Monster Energy NASCAR Cup races this year, including the Feb. 18 Daytona 500 (NBCSPORTS.com, 1/22).

New Washington State AD Pat Chun today will be "introduced in a news conference at the Rankich Club Room at Martin Stadium" at 11:00am PT (SEATTLE TIMES, 1/23).

Margot Robbie was nominated for Best Actress for her role as Tonya Harding in “I, Tonya” for the 90th Academy Awards. Allison Janney, who plays Harding's mother in the film, was nominated for Best Supporting Actress (“Today,” NBC, 1/23).

San Diego-based Full Swing Golf has reached multiyear partnerships with golfer Brandt Snedeker and instructor Cameron McCormick (Full Swing Golf).