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Big Ten bars players with pro contracts from returning to play

The Big Ten on Tuesday became the first conference to adopt a rule prohibiting football players who have signed professional contracts from returning to play at its schools as college sports finds itself mired in lawsuits and disputes over eligibility.

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Big Ten bars players with pro contracts from returning to play
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