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NCAA passes series of rules that sets table for schools to pay players directly • Apr. 22, 2025, 8:07 AM ET (AP)
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Stanford softball team sets NCAA attendance record playing in football stadium vs. rival California • Apr. 19, 2025, 9:04 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 • John Calipari

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