Big Ten adopts rule barring players with pro contracts from returning to play

The Big Ten became the first conference Tuesday 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.

The Big Ten has become the first conference to ban football players who have signed professional contracts from returning to play at its schools

The Big Ten has become the first conference to ban football players who have signed professional contracts from returning to play at its schools