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MOSCOW (AP) — The head of the Russian Tennis Federation backtracked on his comments Thursday, saying he didn't mean to suggest that Maria Sharapova's failed doping test could spell the end of her career.

MOSCOW (AP) — Rene Fasel has been re-elected as president of the International Ice Hockey Federation, continuing his 22-year spell in charge.

The 6-foot-10 Reuvers told one publication that UW recruiters said he “was their No. 1 guy they wanted.”

ST. ANDREWS, Scotland (AP) — Royal & Ancient will no longer hold British Open golf tournaments at clubs which refuse to admit female members.

GULLANE, Scotland (AP) — British Open host Muirfield votes against admitting women as members of the golf club.

MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Boxing great Manny Pacquiao was proclaimed Thursday as one of the winners of Philippine Senate seats, bringing him closer to a possible crack at the presidency.

Gabe Carimi, perhaps as well as anyone else, understands the importance of injury prevention.

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — The Dodgers find themselves a game over .500 with a quarter of the season already gone. The rotation is exhausted, injuries have taken a toll and the only reliable is ace Clayton Kershaw.

MILWAUKEE (AP) — With two outs and a base open in the 13th inning, and the Chicago Cubs out of position players, Milwaukee Brewers manager made what seemed to be a fairly easy decision.

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Nick Tropeano tossed a career-high seven innings, escaping a bases-loaded, no-out situation in his final inning, and the hobbled Los Angeles Angels' offense strung together some timely hits.

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MILWAUKEE (AP) — Whether at the plate or on the mound, Travis Wood delivered whenever the bases were loaded.

A look at what's happening all around the majors today:

PHOENIX (AP) — Considering how hard the New York Yankees hit him, Shelby Miller escaped Wednesday night's game relatively unscathed.

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The Indianapolis 500 is full of significant moments, from the return of racing in 1946 to the celebration of four-time race winners, stirring finishes and tragic deaths. With the 100th running of one of the world's most…

ST. LOUIS (AP) — David Backes stood tall in front of the net as long as possible, finally ducking in case he whiffed on the puck with his stick.

PHOENIX (AP) — Nathan Eovaldi doesn't consider himself an ace just yet. He sure pitched like one Wednesday night, though.

SAN DIEGO (AP) — Drew Pomeranz turned in another solid effort. Johnny Cueto was just a bit better.

SAN DIEGO (AP) — Johnny Cueto gave the San Francisco Giants' bullpen another night off.

DETROIT (AP) — Justin Verlander, sporting a scruffy beard on his 33-year-old face, chuckled when the Detroit Tigers showed a video montage of some of his significant strikeouts during a career that started more than a decade ago.