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Former MLB and CBS Sports Executive Tony Petitti Named Next Big Ten Commissioner

  • The Big Ten Conference is hiring Tony Petitti as its next commissioner.
  • Petitti has experience in both professional sports and college athletics but no prior experience leading a college conference.
  • He will replace Kevin Warren, who recently left the role to become president and CEO of the Chicago Bears.
  • Petitti's top priorities will include integrating new members USC and UCLA and ensuring the conference's stability amid changes in college sports.
  • Big Ten university presidents have already voted to approve Petitti, who is expected to be officially introduced as the next commissioner soon.
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