The Big Ten Conference on Monday morning announced it has hired Ohio State senior deputy athletic director Diana Sabau as its new deputy commissioner and chief sports officer. “I am thrilled to hire a deputy commissioner and chief sports officer who has over 27 years of collegiate athletics experience, knowledge and relationships,” Big Ten commissioner Kevin Warren said in a statement. “Diana is a proven leader with integrity and creativity. Her reputation as a hard-worker, collaborator and trusted counsel are critical elements to serving our members and growing the conference.” Beginning on May 1, Sabau will oversee the all 28 of the conference’s sponsored sports, including affiliate membership, competition, scheduling, championships, sportsmanship and awards, as well as the sport administrators for football, basketball, hockey and officiating. Her role was created this year, making her the first chief sports officer in the conference’s 125-year history. Sabau has been with the Ohio…
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