NCAA argues for reversal of age-based eligibility injunction decision

The NCAA released a statement defending its age-based eligibility rules, requesting the Tenth Circuit to permanently reverse Judge Charlotte Sweeney’s injunction that denied a stay on the rule. The injunction remains in effect as members of the Class of 2022 face an August 14 deadline to respond to an emergency motion. NCAA Chief Legal Officer Scott Bearby confirmed the organization's decision against retroactively applying new eligibility rules for the Class of 2022, stating it was not in the best interest of current and future college athletes. The NCAA's reply brief is due by August 17.

• 11:50 PMYahoo Sports — NCAA releases new statement on age-based eligibility ruling, calls for permanent reversal of injunction