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Jimmy Connors: 12 things I learned from Connors memoir 'The Outsider'

Here are a dozen interesting items from "The Outsider: A Memoir" by tennis great Jimmy Connors.

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Royal baby name mystery a logistical mess for souvenir makers

As 'royal fever' gets the world in a frenzy, souvenir manufacturers are feeling glum. They don't know the royal baby name or gender, and they know it'll be a mad designing and manufacturing dash once they do.
Does Andy Murray's Wimbledon win boost Scottish independence?

Probably not. But it's not as remote a connection as you might think.
Global News Blog Andy Murray: At last, British tennis has someone to celebrate

For the first time in 50 years, a British player won the men’s title at Wimbledon and this fan cheered all the way from Beijing.
Andy Murray wins Wimbledon: greatest British sports victory?

Scottish tennis star Andy Murray beat Novak Djokovic of Serbia in straight sets to win the Wimbledon men’s singles championship Sunday. It was the first Wimbledon victory for a British player in 77 years.
Sabine Lisicki: Overcoming opponents and obstacles to reach Wimbledon final

Sabine Lisicki has a small issue with the grass courts at Wimbledon. Marion Bartoli will meet Sabine Lisicki in the ladies championship final Saturday.
Marion Bartoli vs. Sabine Lisicki in Wimbledon finals

Marion Bartoli of France takes on Sabine Lisicki of Germany in Saturday's final. It will be the second at Wimbledon in the 45-year Open era between two women who have never won a Grand Slam title. Marion Bartoli reached the final once before in 2007.
Jimmy Connors: 12 things I learned from Connors memoir 'The Outsider'

Here are a dozen interesting items from "The Outsider: A Memoir" by tennis great Jimmy Connors.
Serena Williams: No real ladies test left at Wimbledon, so how about Andy Murray? (+video)

Serena Williams seems to have an easy path to yet another Wimbledon ladies title this year. So would Serena Williams entertain the idea of taking on the men's No. 2 player in the world?
Maria Sharapova slams Serena Williams for rape, boyfriend remarks

Maria Sharapova returned a verbal volley at Serena Williams over veiled remarks Williams made about her in a Rolling Stone interview. Sharapova and Williams will play at Wimbledon this week.
'Venus and Serena' has fascinating then-and-now footage

The documentary is more testimonial than investigation, but seeing the tennis champions at a young age is enjoyable.
Murray outlasts Federer in Australian Open semis

The reigning US Open champion gets two-time defending Australian Open champ Novak Djokovic in the Grand Slam final.
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.
The top 25 celebrity baby names of all time

Many celebrities are creative people, but seldom does their creativity get more free rein than when they’re naming their own offspring. From Beyonce and Jay-Z's firstborn Blue Ivy to Frank Zappa's daughter's avante-garde moniker Diva Thin Muffin Pigeen, there are plenty of unusual names.
Tennis grunting ban: Why it gets Maria Sharapova's support (+video)

Tennis grunting ban: Maria Sharapova's screams have been measured at more than 101 decibels. Martina Navratilova calls grunting "cheating, pure and simple" and wants tennis to ban it sooner rather than later.
Murray's US Open tennis win caps spectacular British athletic summer

Andy Murray became the first British man to win a Grand Slam tennis event since Fred Perry won the US Championship in 1936. That feat, along with a Tour de France champion, and successful Olympic and Paralympic Games in London, have the British in a sporting splendor.
Serena Williams rallies back to US Open - again (+video)

Serena Williams beat Victoria Azarenka 6-2, 2-6, 7-5 to win her fourth U.S. Open title and 15th Grand Slam title. Serena Williams won her first major championship at age 17 at the 1999 U.S. Open.
Andy Roddick makes US Open his swan song

Andy Roddick says he'll retire after the US Open. Roddick is the last American man to get a Grand Slam victory, the US Open in 2003. Roddick played in four Grand Slam finals, losing to Roger Federer in each.
Clijsters step closer to retirement after US Open loss

The former US Open ladies champion lost in straight sets Wednesday in her final tournament as a pro. Clijsters is still alive in the doubles draw.
Roger Federer quickly bests Young at US Open

Top-seeded Federer played up to his billing Monday night, dispatching American Donald Young to open his quest for a sixth US Open title, which would be an Open-era record.
Serena Williams: Why she is the favorite at 2012 US Open

Serena Williams is already a three-time U.S. Open champion. Serena Williams also took home gold at the Olympics, and won at Wimbledon.
Rafael Nadal withdraws from US Open

The owner of 11 Grand Slam titles is dealing with an injury and will not compete in the US championships, scheduled to start later this month.
London 2012 closing ceremony ends a 'happy and glorious' Olympics

The London 2012 closing ceremony had some fun moments, but far more memorable was the show the hosts put on during the past 17 days, allowing everyone to feel a bit British.
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.
London 2012 Olympics: 5 best venues

The sports are the centerpiece of the London 2012 Olympics, but where they take place has been a big part of the spirit of the Games. Here are five of London's best and loudest venues.
Global News Blog Olympics 2012: Can German athletes learn something from all that US flag-waving?

Even though Americans may get a little carried away at the Olympics, Germans could express a bit more public patriotism. Think Robert Harting, who just won gold in the discus.