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National Collegiate Athletic Association: Quick Facts

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NCAA warns multiple transfers tied to sharply lower graduation rates in college football • Nov. 11, 2026, 1:00 PM ET (AP)
Federal appeals court hands NCAA a victory in struggle for five-year eligibility rule • Nov. 6, 2026, 5:45 PM ET (AP)
Courtroom chaos hits college basketball as dozens play after judges block NCAA eligibility rules • Nov. 2, 2026, 10:55 PM ET (AP)
Florida's late TD avoids a shutout and extends NCAA-record scoring streak to 481 games • Nov. 1, 2026, 9:16 AM ET (AP)
Kentucky appeals judge denies NCAA bid to block 30 athletes from playing as hoops season draws near • Oct. 30, 2026, 1:46 PM ET (AP)

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Also Known As NCAA
Date 1906 - present
Areas Of Involvement sports • college
Related People Bob Knight • Patrick Ewing

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