{
  "id": 17246535,
  "title": "Big 12 Commissioner Brett Yormark is leaving after 4 years of transformational change",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/30/big-12-commissioner-brett-yormark-is-leaving-after-4-years-of",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-30T15:43:56.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Winnipeg Free Press",
    "slug": "winnipeg-free-press",
    "url": "https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/uncategorized/2026/10/30/big-12-commissioner-brett-yormark-is-leaving-after-4-years-of-transformational-change"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Big 12 Commissioner Brett Yormark is stepping down after four transformative years leading the conference and college sports. Initially hired in 2022 to replace Bob Bowlsby, Yormark was CEO of Roc Nation when he joined the Big 12. Throughout his tenure, he oversaw significant changes, including a $2.28 billion six-year television contract extension with ESPN and Fox. He also secured the addition of Colorado, Arizona, Arizona State, and Utah to the conference following the Pac-12's disbandment. Yormark's leadership saw the introduction of name, image, and likeness deals, positioning the Big 12 as \"16 Strong.\" He will continue in his role until January 31, 2024, when a new commissioner will take over.",
  "summary": null,
  "key_points": [
    "Brett Yormark leaves Big 12 after four years",
    "Oversaw $2.28B TV deal extension with ESPN/Fox",
    "Added Colorado, Arizona, Arizona State, Utah"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}