The commissioner of the Big 12 conference is having some fun at the expense of the Texas Longhorns as they prepare for their final season in the Big 12. Texas is looking to win its first conference championship since 2009 before heading to the SEC. Commissioner Brett Yormark during a
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Big 12 commissioner reveals conversation with Pac-12 counterpart after conference expansion
After stripping the Pac-12 of four teams and leaving the historic conference with a wildly uncertain future, Big 12 commissioner Brett Yormark says his expansion has come to an end. “We’re done,” Yormark said on “The Marchand and Ourand Sports Media Podcast” after adding Colorado, Arizona, Arizona State and Utah
PGA Tour Commissioner Jay Monahan's meeting with golfers about merger has low turnout
PGA Tour Commissioner Jay Monahan held a meeting with golfers Tuesday at TPC Southwind. But not many players showed up. According to a report from The Associated Press, Monahan did not share new details with the estimated 25 golfers in attendance about the PGA Tour’s pending partnership with LIV Golf.
SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey expresses sadness over Pac-12 collapse
The conferences of college athletics as fans know them are changing after five schools announced their departure from the Pac-12 last week. Oregon and Washington will head to the Big Ten in 2024, and Arizona, Arizona State and Utah will leave the Pac-12 after the 2023-2024 seasons. The five schools
PGA Tour commissioner Jay Monahan says leave of absence came from 'anxiety' of LIV deal
The PGA Tour’s decision to strike a deal with the Saudi’s Public Investment Fund that supports LIV Golf took its toll on commissioner Jay Monahan. Monahan received harsh criticism from all over — fans, 9/11 families and Tour Members, current and former, alike. Just about a week after the deal
Kevin Durant says he asked NBA commissioner to take marijuana off banned substances list
As the country has loosened its regulations for marijuana use, so too, have professional sports leagues. Weed is legal in MLB, the NFL has relaxed its once strict rules on the plant, and the NBA has stopped testing for it. The NBA’s new collective bargaining agreement allows players to promote
MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred gets contract extension after owners vote
Rob Manfred has drawn plenty of controversy during his tenure as MLB commissioner, but the owners still think he’s the man for the job. So, the 30 majority team owners voted Wednesday to extend his contract through the 2028 season. Manfred has made some debatable moves as commissioner, but there’s
Ernie Els rips PGA Commissioner Jay Monahan for 'bulls—' LIV Golf deal
The PGA Tour’s deal with the Public Investment Fund continues to upset not only current players, but even some of the game’s legends. Ernie Els, a 19-time PGA Tour winner, ripped Commissioner Jay Monahan after his first round at The Open Championship Thursday, saying the tour is in “absolutely shambles.”
MLS Commissioner thinks arrival of Lionel Messi is just start of exciting few years for the sport
MLS Commissioner Don Garber figures Lionel Messi’s arrival is just the start of an exciting few years for soccer in North America. The United States, Mexico and Canada are hosting the World Cup in 2026, and before that, the 2024 Copa America and 2025 Club World Cup come to the
SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey ditches formal attire during Media Days in honor of Mike Leach
Commissioner Greg Sankey seemed to take a casual approach to this year’s SEC Football Kickoff Media Days, but the lack of formal attire during Monday’s opening day wasn’t just a personal choice. Sankey revealed that the decision not to wear a tie was meant as a way to honor former