The new Pac-12 commissioner isn’t surprised Google traffic on his name spiked Thursday. “I understand I wasn’t on any of the media’s shortlists for this role,” Kliavkoff said during a virtual press conference after he was handed the reins of the Pac-12 conference. The executive has almost no experience in college sports, but sports fans, especially in the Pac-12, are familiar with his business. AdvertisementUntil MGM sold the Las Vegas Aces in 2021, Kliavkoff also served on the WNBA board of governors. Kliavkoff will be tasked with rebuilding Pac-12 credibility and directing its next TV deal after former commissioner Larry Scott — who, like Kliavkoff, didn’t have college sports experience before coming to the conference — stepped down this year.

Source: Los Angeles Times May 13, 2021 18:25 UTC