NCAA to appeal court ruling granting fifth year eligibility to 2022 athletes

The NCAA plans to appeal a ruling by Judge Charlotte Sweeney of the U.S. District Court of Colorado that grants a fifth year of eligibility to student-athletes from the high school class of 2022. NCAA chief legal officer Scott Bearby called the decision 'egregiously wrong' and claims it lacks the authority to overturn an established settlement. This ruling follows an earlier temporary injunction in Tennessee for Vanderbilt guard Jalen Washington and 18 other players. As a result, some athletes are exploring options to return to college football. NCAA president Charlie Baker has urged Congress to advance the Protect College Sports Act to prevent further complications.

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