The Latest Breaking News from Brett Yormark

College Athletics Has Two Distinct Types of Conference Commissioners Now

The Big East’s reported new boss isn’t a businessman—he’s a business, man.

Sports Illustrated · Aug 3

McLaughlin: Tension Lingering Between Big 12, Texas Tech?

Commissioner Brett Yormark took the stage at Big 12 media days and got a bit testy with a Texas Tech media figure.

SuperWest Sports · Jul 8

The Big 12 Prefers Not to Talk About the Brendan Sorsby Situation Anymore

As media days begin, commissioner Brett Yormark and Texas Tech coach Joey McGuire sidestepped questions about the former quarterback instead focusing on the upcoming season.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 7

Pat Forde: It’s Texas Tech vs. Everybody—Just How the Red Raiders Like It

Fueled by ambitious money and a willingness to challenge the status quo, Tech has become the epicenter of college sports’ storylines.

Sports Illustrated · Jun 2

Inside College Football’s 24-Team CFP Debate Over Expansion, Access and Money

While weighing concerns about regular-season game value and changing the sport’s calendar, commissioners are coalescing around the Big Ten’s push for 24 with the SEC representing the lone—and most important—holdout.

Sports Illustrated · May 25

Elle Duncan on Netflix’s Opening Night MLB Game: ‘This Was Not for Baseball Purists’

The host blasted critics of the streamer’s Yankees-Giants season opener, and made it clear sports fans aren’t a priority for the service.

Sports Illustrated · Apr 3

Jaden Bradley’s Buzzer Beater in Arizona–Iowa State Proved the Big 12 Didn’t Need a Gimmick

After ditching its light-up court, the conference produced the best game of the men’s basketball season and showcased its talent depth.

Sports Illustrated · Mar 14

Big 12’s ‘Slippery’ LED Glass Court Draws Mixed Reviews From Players: ‘Making Me Feel Dizzy’

An administrator said the court seemed more slick for smaller and lighter players. Bigger, heavier athletes seemed to have better footing.

Sports Illustrated · Mar 11

Big 12’s Brett Yormark: SCORE Act is the best path forward after Trump meeting at White House

Big 12 Commissioner Brett Yormark says a new federal bill is the best way to fix college sports money problems

The Independent UK · Mar 10

‘Totally Out of Bounds’: Big 12’s Brett Yormark Blasts Notre Dame AD’s ‘Egregious’ Comments on CFP Snub

The Big 12 commissioner rebuked Pete Bevacqua for going after the ACC and Jim Phillips after the selection committee flipped the Fighting Irish with Miami in its final rankings.

Sports Illustrated · Dec 10, 2025