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UNDATED (AP) — The NCAA has adjusted some of the guidelines used to determine when waivers should be granted to athletes who transfer. There have been complaints of ambiguity when it comes to requests for immediate eligibility for an athlete switching schools. The adjustments approved by the Division I council will require schools requesting a waiver for an incoming transfer to provide more documentation to support a case. It will also require more detailed verification of an athlete's claims.
UNDATED (AP) — The NCAA says that wrestlers will have the option to wear looser fitting shorts next year, and it has removed all language in the rules book regarding the length of a competitor's hair. The sanctioning body says that its oversight panel has approved both changes starting with the upcoming season.
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