- Big 12 commissioner Brett Yormark is leaving after four years and will remain in the job through Jan. 31, saying the conference is in a strong position ("16 Strong").
- He brokered a $2.28 billion TV extension with ESPN and FOX and oversaw major conference expansion — including adding Colorado, Arizona, Arizona State and Utah (after earlier moves like BYU, Cincinnati, Houston and UCF).
- A former CEO at Roc Nation and the Brooklyn Nets, Yormark brought a business-and-marketing mindset, driving new sponsorship and revenue initiatives.
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