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The Latest: CAS hearing begins on Russian appeal of IAAF ban

The Latest on the release of a report that confirmed widespread doping in Russian sports (all times local to Rio):

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A hearing is underway to determine whether Russia's entire athletics team will be banned from the Olympics in Rio de Janeiro over doping.

The Court of Arbitration for Sport is hearing an appeal in Geneva by 68 Russian athletes against the IAAF's decision to ban the Russian team due to widespread doping.

Since the World Anti-Doping Agency first accused Russia of systematic doping in November, leading athletes, coaches, and officials have been suspended over drug use.