Maria Sharapova could make Russia team for Rio Olympics

Sharapova tested positive for meldonium in January and was provisionally suspended on March 12.

Maria Sharapova could make Russia team for Rio Olympics

The president of the Russian Tennis Federation plans to include Maria Sharapova in the country's Olympic team if she avoids a ban for her positive test for banned drug meldonium.

Sharapova tested positive for the substance in January and was provisionally suspended on March 12.

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