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Sports in 2012: here are some Monitor highlights
It’s impossible to list all the records set in 2012, but here’s a short rundown of some heralded highlights, plus 20 of our favorites, including some you might have missed.
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Gold medal quotes from the London Olympics
Athletes and others have their say before and during the 30th Olympiad of the modern era in England.
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10 amazing stories about the Olympics
As the 2012 Olympics play out in London, David Wallechinsky’s latest book The Complete Book of the Olympics, 2012 Edition, provides some great finds about past Games.
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Wimbledon 101: What you need to know
A short look at some interesting facts and figures on the British tennis championships.
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In Pictures: Tennis action at the 2011 US Open
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Maria Sharapova: A 'double bagel' in French Open win
Maria Sharapova, the No. 2 seed, easily beat Alexandra Cadantu of Romania 6-0, 6-0 in the first round of the French Open. With a French Open victory, Sharapova would notch a career Grand Slam.
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Rafael Nadal tops Roger Federer in Australian Open semifinal
Nadal will have the opportunity to capture an 11th major title on Sunday night when he plays the winner of Friday's semifinal between defending champion Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray.
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Nadal, Federer, Wozniacki all advance at Australian Open
Roger Federer didn't have to play to advance, while Rafael Nadal and women's No. 1 Caroline Wozniacki had short matches to move on.
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Novak Djokovic beats Nadal for US Open title
Novak Djokovic: Somewhere in the back of his mind, though, as he watched Rafael Nadal fall to the blue concrete and bask in the lights of the world's biggest tennis stadium, Djokovic had a sense that someday, that could be him.
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In Pictures: Tennis action at the 2011 US Open
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Caroline Wozniacki and Williams sisters begin Wimbledon quest
Caroline Wozniacki and the Williams sisters, along with a host of other contenders, are competing for Wimbledon championships this year. The top seed on the ladies side of the draw is Caroline Wozniacki.
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French Open title awarded to Nadal after Federer defeat
French Open final: Rafael Nadal took the coveted title after beating Roger Federer in the 6th French Open.
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In Pictures: The Donald who would be king
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Australian Open 2011: Venus Williams, Roger Federer both struggle to win
Australian Open 2011 is underway down under. Venus Williams, the ladies 4th seed, and Roger Federer, the men's defending champion, each had tough matches on Wednesday. But the pair did advance.
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In Pictures: Australian Open 2011
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Rafael Nadal foe has close-up view of the best
Rafael Nadal rival Marcos Daniel is attempting to win his fourth major title in a row — the "Rafa Slam." Daniel saw, ever so briefly, why the top-seeded Nadal is among the best ever in the game.
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Tiger Woods loses Gillette endorsement. Will 2011 be a turning point?
Tiger Woods has seen four companies – Gillette, Accenture, AT&T, and Gatorade – drop their endorsement deals with him. Can Tiger Woods turn his golf game – and his business image – around in 2011?
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Rafael Nadal returns home a champion, but adds he's not Spain's greatest athlete
Rafael Nadal said it's 'madness' when some refer to him as the greatest Spanish athlete. Rafael Nadal is now ranked as the top male tennis player in the world after winning his first US Open Monday night.
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Who is the best tennis player of all time?
Using information from the International Tennis Hall of Fame website, we take a look at the best players over the years, based on Grand Slam singles victories.
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US Open tennis action Friday features women's semifinals
US Open action on Friday has the women's semifinals. The finals are scheduled for Saturday night. The men will play their semifinal matches Saturday at the US Open.
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US Open: Monday results, Tuesday's schedule
Roger Federer defeated Jurgen Melzer Monday night. Caroline Wozniacki defeated Maria Sharapova. Today: Rafael Nadal and Venus Williams play.
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Tomas Berdych beats Novak Djokovic in Wimbledon semifinals
Tomas Berdych, who defeated six-time champion Roger Federer in the quarterfinals, upset third-seeded Novak Djokovic after winning a dramatic tiebreaker in the second set.
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Roger Federer upset by Tomas Berdych in Wimbledon quarterfinals
Roger Federer lost Wednesday in the Wimbledon men's quarterfinals to Tomas Berdych of the Czech Republic in four sets.
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Gallery: Wimbledon: Top 10 players to watch
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Venus Williams, Roger Federer, and Kim Clijsters reach quarters at Wimbledon
Venus Williams and Roger Federer moved into the quarterfinals at Wimbledon with straight-set victories Monday, while Kim Clijsters rallied to beat fellow Belgian Justine Henin in three sets.
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Wimbledon: After 70 - 68, what will Wimbledon produce in week two?
Wimbledon tennis action is on a break today. Tennis at Wimbledon will start up again Monday after a wild week one.
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Roger Federer seeks record 7th-tying championship as Wimbledon resumes Monday
Roger Federer, Andy Roddick, Serena Williams, Maria Sharapova all still in the hunt after a wild first week at Wimbledon.
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Kim Clijsters, Justine Henin renew rivalry at Wimbledon
Kim Clijsters, Justine Henin began their professional rivalry 12 years ago. Next, they meet in the 4th round of Wimbledon.
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Wimbledon marathon match: John Isner wins longest ever match against Nicolas Mahut
Wimbledon marathon match, the longest ever, lasted for 11 hours and stretched over three days. John Isner came out on top.
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Roger Federer, Marcos Daniel, and other Dads compete at Wimbledon
Roger Federer, Marcos Daniel, and five other men in this year's 128-player Wimbledon draw are fathers.
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