The NCAA logo is seen displayed during the NCAA Division III Men's Basketball Championship. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)LOS ANGELES - According to an announcement from the NCAA Playing Rules Oversight Panel on July 30, the organization has approved new rules that will allow student-athletes in all sports to wear patches on their uniforms in honor and support of social justice issues.The NCAA previously did not allow athletes in some sports to wear patches, although some NCAA rule books for other sports do not specifically address the issue. RELATED: 'Lift Every Voice and Sing' hymn ignites hope across nationStudent-athletes will now be permitted voice their opinions by wearing patches on the front and back of their uniforms in.