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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.
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.
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.
2012 London Olympics: Don’t blink or you’ll miss the speeding objects

At the London Games, a radar gun might be more valuable than a program in enjoying how fast things are traveling.

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Gallery: Wimbledon: Top 10 players to watch
Andy Roddick upset in 4th round of Wimbledon by Lu Yen-hsun

Andy Roddick is beaten Monday in the fourth round of the Wimbledon men's draw by Lu Yen-hsun of Taiwan.
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.
Kim Clijsters beats Justine Henin in 4th round at Wimbledon

Kim Clijsters made the decisive break in eighth game of the final set after Henin overhit a forehand, then closed out the match on serve.
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.
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.
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.
Wimbledon longest match: How well does an 11-hour match pay?

Wimbledon longest match earned Mahut $1,500 an hour. Isner, the winner, will make more, barring another marathon match.
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.
Wimbledon marathon match: Isner, Mahut resume longest match at Wimbledon

Wimbledon marathon match resumed again on Thursday. The first-round match already had lasted 10 hours.
Queen Elizabeth II makes first visit to Wimbledon in 33 years

Queen Elizabeth II, wearing a white dress with a blue coat and hat, greeted onlookers and met former champions such as Billie Jean King and Martina Navratilova before meeting the tennis tournament's top seeds.
Wimbledon: John Isner vs. Nicolas Mahut in longest tennis match ever

At Wimbledon Wednesday, American John Isner battled Frenchman Nicolas Mahut for more than seven hours in the longest tennis match ever. And it's not over yet. Play resumes Thursday.
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England vs. Slovenia: Old Blighty breathes a sigh of relief

The entire nation seemed to breathe a sigh of relief today as England advanced to the second round of the World Cup after outlasting Slovenia, 1-0.
Maria Sharapova confident after destroying first round opponent at Wimbledon

Maria Sharapova spent only 54 minutes beating her first round opponent. Now Maria Sharapova sounds optimistic about an extended stay at Wimbledon.
Venus Williams wins first-round match at Wimbledon

Venus Williams knocked off Rossana de los Rios in first-round action at Wimbledon.
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.
Wimbledon tennis: Roger Federer nearly upset on opening day

Wimbledon tennis defending men's champ Roger Federer was nearly knocked out of the tournament on the first day, but he survived by winning a five-set match.
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Wimbledon: Venus Williams looking forward to tournament

Wimbledon: Venus Williams says she looks forward to Wimbledon next week. Venus Williams also has a book coming out.
Wimbledon gets its own poet

British poet Matt Harvey will produce a poem a day as Wimbledon's first official poet.
Former Olympics powerhouse Russia asks: What happened?

Canada's defeat of the men's hockey team of former Olympics powerhouse Russia is a reminder that post-Soviet Olympians have yet to deliver the showers of golden medals that their USSR-era predecessors took for granted.
Australian Open men's final 2010: What a difference a year makes

Roger Federer beat Andy Murray in straight sets to win the Australian Open men's final on Sunday, just one short year after Federer lost the championship match to Rafael Nadal, causing many to wonder if his career was on the wane.
Australian Open: Why Chinese women are breaking into top tennis ranks

China's sports fans gushed with pride as Zheng Jie and Li Na reached the Australian Open semifinals – the first time two Chinese women have made the top 4 at a Grand Slam tournament. Li, after defeating Venus Williams, became China's first tennis player to join the world's top 10.