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Federal appeals court rules in favor of NCAA on five-year eligibility rule
- A federal appeals court has ruled in favor of the NCAA on its five-year eligibility rule.
- The ruling overturns an injunction that had been in place regarding the eligibility rule.
- The decision was made in the Tenth Circuit and pertains to the Wisne eligibility lawsuit.
- The NCAA's new five-year eligibility rule is now upheld by federal courts, though similar lawsuits continue in state courts.
- The ruling does not affect the numerous ongoing lawsuits in state courts challenging the NCAA's eligibility rule.
Articles (6)
ABC News·
Federal appeals court hands NCAA a victory in struggle for five-year eligibility rule
Bleacher Report·
Federal Appeals Court Hands NCAA a Victory in Struggle for Five-Year Eligibility Rule
Associated Press·
Federal appeals court hands NCAA a victory in struggle for five-year eligibility rule
Yahoo Sports·
Federal appeals court hands NCAA a victory in struggle for five-year eligibility rule
Yahoo Sports·
NCAA scores ‘huge win’ in eligibility fight. What it means for college sports
Yahoo Sports·
Tenth Circuit rules in favor of NCAA in Wisne eligibility lawsuit, overturns injunction