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Sports  |  Eric Olson, Associated Press  • 
June 25, 2026

NCAA panel approves new eligibility rules giving Division I athletes 5 years to play 5 seasons

It eliminates waivers for extended eligibility except for pregnancy, religious missions or active-duty military service. No longer will extensions be considered for athletes who are injured.
Sports  |  Joey Cappelletti, Associated Press  • 
June 18, 2026

College sports bill clears key Senate hurdle despite SEC, Big Ten opposition

While President Donald Trump has backed the bill, multiple Republicans opposed the legislation Thursday, while several Democrat supported it. Some of the senators who voted against the bill represent states that are home to prominent SEC and Big Ten programs, including Michigan Sen. Gary Peters, a Democrat, and Republican Sens. Todd Young of Indiana and Roger Wicker of Mississippi.