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Some in the industry already have a name in mind for who should be the next Big Ten commissioner.
SAN ANTONIO – Dressed in a freshly pressed gray suit and black shoes, Jim Phillips coasted through the Grand Hyatt lobby at the NCAA convention on Thursday, his black work bag draped over his shoulder and a smile on his face.
He darted among athletic administrators, commissioner colleagues and others, stopping to chat with some and pose for photos with others.
“That should be the next Big Ten commissioner,” said one athletic director, gesturing toward the ACC commissioner.

The 18-year-old phenom will join the professional ranks less than three months after debuting for the U.S. women’s national team.

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Angel City FC made history on Thursday with the selection of 18-year-old phenom Alyssa Thompson first overall at the 2023 NWSL draft in Philadelphia.
The selection made Thompson, who made her international debut in the fall, the youngest draft pick in NWSL history. ACFC coach Freya Coombe voiced her support for the addition of the rising U.S.

Sports Illustrated compiles a list of rookies drafted in the fourth round or lower who are poised to play important roles this postseason.
With the NFL playoffs kicking off this weekend, all eyes are on the superstar players. But unheralded players often step in and make significant impacts for teams that go on to win the Super Bowl.
NFL fans know the stars and are well aware of the highly drafted rookies who have made an impact in their debut seasons in the league.