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Baltimore Ravens Capsule
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Marc Gasol to miss Olympics for Spain
MADRID (AP) — The Spanish basketball federation says that center Marc Gasol will miss the Olympics in Rio de Janeiro after failing to recover from a broken foot in time.
Brazil police order arrest of men pleading ISIS allegiance
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Federal police in Brazil have ordered the detention of 12 people who allegedly pledged allegiance to the Islamic State group via social media.
Franklin, Lochte facing more down time at the Rio Games
Missy Franklin and Ryan Lochte will be busy in the pool at the Rio Olympics. Just not as busy as they wanted to be.
Bolt says Olympic ban for Russians should scare dopers
LONDON (AP) — Russia's track and field team being banned from the Olympics sends a powerful message that should scare cheats, according to Usain Bolt.
China vows zero-tolerance on doping for Olympic team
BEIJING (AP) — Seeking to dismiss lingering doubts, a top Chinese sports official says the country has committed to a zero-tolerance stance on doping ahead of the Olympics in Rio de Janeiro.
The Latest: Russia awaits court ruling on Olympic ban
The Latest on Russia's appeal against the Olympic ban on its track and field athletes (all times local to Rio de Janeiro):
Badgers football: Family Fun Day set for Aug. 7
The University of Wisconsin football team will hold its annual Family Fun Day from 3-5 p.m. on Aug. 7 at Camp Randall Stadium.
Court set to rule on appeal by Russian track athletes
LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AP) — An appeals court is set to rule on the ban imposed on Russia's track and field athletes for next month's Olympics in Rio de Janeiro.
Rosario, Martin and Chavez lead Tijuana in win
TIJUANA, Mexico (AP) -- Olmo Rosario had four hits, while Dustin Martin and Jose Guadalupe Chavez had four and three, respectively, as the Toros de Tijuana beat the Pericos de Puebla 10-8 on Wednesday.
Wednesday's Sports in Brief
OLYMPICS
With Tokyo 2020 on the horizon, Japan aiming high in Rio
TOKYO (AP) — They've set up the elite academy, set in motion the Gold Plan and expect Kohei Uchimura to deliver three medals of that color in Rio de Janeiro next month, all part of the Japanese Olympic Committee's ambitious…
LEADING OFF: Strasburg vs Urias, O's battle illness
A look at what's happening all around the majors today:
Borenstein scores winning run in 10th, Reno beats Col. Springs 5-4 in walk-off finish
RENO, Nev. (AP) -- Zach Borenstein scored the winning run on a wild pitch with two outs in the 10th inning, as the Reno Aces topped the Colorado Springs Sky Sox 5-4 on Wednesday.
2 South Korean baseball players indicted in gambling case
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korean prosecutors have indicted two baseball players for allegedly manipulating games for gambling purposes in what could be another blow to the reputation of the country's professional sports leagues.
Marte homers, Angels sweep Rangers to get out of last place
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Jefry Marte hit a three-run homer and the Angels shut down a late rally by the AL West-leading Texas Rangers for a 7-4 win Wednesday night that gave Los Angeles a three-game sweep.
Kohlwey hits grand slam, leads Tri-City over Everett
EVERETT, Wash. (AP) -- Taylor Kohlwey hit a grand slam in the sixth inning, leading the Tri-City Dust Devils to a 6-5 win over the Everett AquaSox on Wednesday.
Prescott, Scott lift Spokane over Vancouver 7-2
SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) -- Blaine Prescott homered and singled, scoring two runs as the Spokane Indians defeated the Vancouver Canadians 7-2 on Wednesday.
Cain knocked out early in 1st start back; Giants fall to Sox
BOSTON (AP) — Giants starter Matt Cain said he felt fine.
Bosiokovic, Abreu and Jones lead Boise in win
KEIZER, Ore. (AP) -- Jacob Bosiokovic, Willie Abreu and Wesley Jones each had three hits, as the Boise Hawks beat the Salem-Keizer Volcanoes 5-2 on Wednesday.