President Trump signs order intended to stabilize college sports, threatens lost federal funding

By , Special to The Daily Memphian Updated: April 03, 2026 5:36 PM CT | Published: April 03, 2026 5:36 PM CT

Among the notable parts of the order was a call to establish “clear, consistent and fair eligibility limits, including a five-year participation window” — an element that could fend off the dozens of lawsuits the NCAA has faced of late.

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