NCAA eases rules on athlete transfers

NEW YORK CITY -- College athletes will no longer need permission from their coach or school to transfer and receive financial aid from another school.The NCAA Division I Council approved the change Wednesday. It takes effect Oct. 15.The long-awaited transfer reform ended up being a narrow change, but should provide more freedom for athletes to transfer when and where they want.Under the new rule, athletes would be permitted to be contacted when they notify their current coaches, who have two day