Federal Judge Says Pro Players Can’t Return Under New NCAA Order

A federal judge clarified that her ruling giving some college athletes an extra year of eligibility does not allow players who signed pro contracts to return to college sports.

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The NCAA plans to appeal the decision, which only applies to certain athletes excluded from the new eligibility rule.

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