{
  "id": 496558,
  "title": "Tim Brosnan named sixth Big East commissioner, will succeed Val Ackerman in September",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/10/tim-brosnan-named-sixth-big-east-commissioner-will-succeed-val",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-10T19:42:48.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Winnipeg Free Press",
    "slug": "winnipeg-free-press",
    "url": "https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/uncategorized/2026/08/10/tim-brosnan-named-sixth-big-east-commissioner-will-succeed-val-ackerman-in-september"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Big East has chosen Tim Brosnan as their sixth commissioner, succeeding Val Ackerman who announced her retirement in April after 13 years in the role. Brosnan will take up his position on September 1st. He is being hailed as a smart, respected leader with high values and a strong track record of forging successful partnerships. Brosnan boasts a 24-year career in Major League Baseball, including various executive roles and serving as CEO of Major League Baseball Enterprises. He also has significant experience in sports media. Brosnan's connection to the Big East goes back to his college years at Georgetown, where he was a four-year letter winner in baseball.",
  "summary": null,
  "key_points": [
    "Tim Brosnan named Big East commissioner, replacing Val Ackerman",
    "Brosnan takes office September 1st after 13-year tenure",
    "Brosnan has 24-year MLB career, Georgetown baseball background"
  ],
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  "coverage": {
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  },
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  "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."
}