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DeWine grants Ohio college athletes fifth year of eligibility

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Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine signed an executive order that gives a number of college athletes a fifth year of eligibility. The order, announced Tuesday, Oct. 13, is the latest twist in a months-long saga that has created headlines in courtrooms around the country. The news came three weeks before the start of the 2026-27 college basketball season. According to a press release, Executive Order 2026-04D ...

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