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Federal appeals court hands NCAA a victory in struggle for five-year eligibility rule

Federal appeals court hands NCAA a victory in struggle for five-year eligibility rule
World Sports · 09:40:59 - Friday, 13 November 2026

A federal appeals court has ruled in favor of the NCAA in a legal battle over the organization's five-year eligibility rule for college athletes.

The decision, reported by the Associated Press on November 6, 2026, marks a significant win for the NCAA as it seeks to maintain its current eligibility framework.

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