NCAA rescinds rule allowing athletes and staff to bet on professional sports

13 articles · Updated · The New York Times · Apr 27

A planned rule change approved in October 2025 was reversed after more than two-thirds of Division I schools voted against it.
The reversal follows recent high-profile scandals, including Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby entering rehab and federal charges against 20 college basketball players.
The NCAA maintains a ban on all sports betting for athletes and staff, citing student-athlete well-being and competition integrity amid increased legalization and scrutiny of gambling in college sports.

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