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Big Ten reportedly set to hire former CBS, MLB executive as next commissioner
By Ethan Stone
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The Big Ten is expected to hire former MLB and CBS Sports executive Tony Petitti as the conference’s next commissioner, replacing former head man Kevin Warren. After a brief stint as the league’s commissioner, Warren headed to Chicago to accept the role as team president and CEO of the Chicago Bears franchise in the NFL.
Petitti, a graduate of Harvard, served 2 years at a law firm before joining ABC Sports as an attorney. He also spent time at CBS and was the MLB COO. Now, he’s set to become the B1G’s next commissioner.
Sources: The Big Ten is expected to hire former MLB and CBS Sports Executive Tony Petitti as the league’s next commissioner.
— Pete Thamel (@PeteThamel) April 11, 2023
Petitti’s first order of business is likely tackling the ongoing issue of potential conference expansion. UCLA and USC are already set to join the conference in 2024.
One thing is for sure, there’s no shortage of work to be done.
Big Ten presidents and chancellors voted today to approve Tony Petitti as the next commissioner, according to a source. Official announcement expected within the next 48 hours.
— Adam Rittenberg (@ESPNRittenberg) April 11, 2023
Ethan Stone was an editor for his student newspaper at the University of Tennessee and is now a News Manager for Saturday Tradition.