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Mark Emmert summons presidents

Updated: June 13, 2011, 5:26 PM ET
Associated Press

INDIANAPOLIS -- NCAA President Mark Emmert doesn't believe colleges should pay athletes, and he wants university leaders to help him.

On Monday, Emmert announced he would hold a two-day retreat with about 50 school presidents or chancellors to discuss the future of Division I sports. The meeting is scheduled for Aug. 9-10.

Among topics on the agenda are how to maintain the governing body's policy on amateurism, a definition that allows schools to restrict how athletes are compensated ...

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