Weekend Hot Reads....

The BOSTON GLOBE's Tom Keane writes of Danica Patrick, "I'm not sure she'll save NASCAR -- watching cars go around and around and around really is tiresome -- but I admire the effort."

The N.Y. TIMES’ Natasha Singer details the Barclays Center’s new app for stadium visitors that streams three different high-def video feeds.

ESPN.com's Pierre LeBrun goes inside the NHL's high-tech safety room in N.Y., where NHL VP/Player Safety & Hockey Operations Brendan Shanahan and his team review plays for possible disciplinary action.

Elsewhere:

• Colts Owner Jim Irsay on his decision to release Broncos QB Peyton Manning.
• Nashville Sports Council is in its 20th year bringing major sports events to the city.
• NBA Kings Dir of Player Personnel Jerry Reynolds "Loves Low-Key Life In Roseville."
• The NCAA despite its flaws is "absolutely necessary."
• Older skateboarders are joining private "key clubs" to avoid younger skaters.
• Nutritional supplements used by many pro athletes are "a sham."
• Proposed bill aims to prevent retired NFLers from exploiting workers' compensation.
• The evolution of Game Day Communications behind Jackie Reau and Betsy Ross.
• How UFC and President Dana White use social media during a major event.