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Mark Emmert Says He Doesn't See NCAA Sports Starting If Schools Are Online-Only

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The short-term future of college sports is in limbo because of the COVID-19 pandemic, which has already caused the cancellation of the NCAA's winter sports championships and spring sport seasons and may threaten athletics during the 2020-21 school year as well.

With in-person classes canceled nationwide as a result of COVID-19, there's question as to whether students will be able to return to campus in the fall.

If not, then NCAA President Mark Emmert says he doesn't foresee sports returning until it's safe for students to return to the classroom.