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NCAA: Athletes must have scholarships honored if opting out of season over COVID-19 concerns

LARAMIE -- If student-athletes decide to opt out of their respective seasons because of health concerns related to the coronavirus pandemic, their scholarships must be honored by their institutions.

It's among the requirements the NCAA is demanding of schools and conferences if they are going to conduct fall sports in any capacity this year. College sports' governing body announced Wednesday it is leaving it up to each of its respective divisions -- Division I, II and III -- to determine if it can meet the requirements in order to conduct fall championships.

Each division has until Aug.