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Russian tennis player Svetlana Kuznetsova says 'politics' is behind country's Rio Olympics track and field ban – New York Daily News
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Svetlana Kuznetsova of Russia makes a forehand return against Garbine Muguruza of Spain during their singles match at the WTA tennis tournament in Singapore, Friday, Oct. 28, 2016. (AP Photo/Wong Maye-E Stock
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