The NCAA has approved a major change to its eligibility rules, ushering in a new era for college athletics. The Division I governance cabinet unanimously voted to adopt an age-based eligibility structure that will grant student-athletes five years to compete in five seasons, beginning either when they first enroll in college or when they turn 19 years old—whichever occurs first. The move represents one of the most significant eligibility reforms in NCAA history and is designed to create a more standardized framework across all sports. Under the previous system, athletes…
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Former Oklahoma 2-sport star Ryan Minor passes at 49
title image via Oklahoma Athletics Courtesy of Sooner Sports — The University of Oklahoma Athletics Department is deeply saddened by the loss of former two-sport standout Ryan Minor, who passed away Friday from cancer. He was 49. Minor, an All-American in basketball and a pitcher and first baseman who helped the OU baseball team to the 1994 national title, was drafted professionally in both sports. He arrived at OU in the fall of 1992 as a member of Billy Tubbs’ men’s basketball team and Larry Cochell’s baseball squad. He played…
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