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School of Professional Studies holds sixth annual Sports Management Conference

NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman was the final keynote speaker for the event, which featured other notable figures including Big Ten Commissioner Tony Petitti.

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Tony Petitti, Big Ten Conference commissioner, discussed the evolving identity of college sports in the face of the transfer portal, mental health, and athlete compensation.
By Diane Lang and Arielle Rieder • October 23, 2025 at 12:13 AM