College athletes sue NCAA over exclusion from new five-year eligibility rule

On June 23, the NCAA approved new Division I eligibility rules. Less than three weeks later, 11 Division I athletes filed a federal class-action lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado, arguing the new rules unfairly prevent them from extending their college careers and pursuing additional name, image and likeness opportunities.

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