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Olympic Medal Roundup: Here's What You Missed This Weekend
Originally posted 08/06/2012 07:30AM
As the London 2012 Olympic Games press on, Saturday and Sunday's exciting events propelled British athletes to the forefront.
Although China leads with the most medals – 61, including 30 gold, 17 silver and 14 bronze – Team GB's victories helped boost the host country's morale with an outpouring of spirit and success during days 9 and 10 of the Games.
Team USA experienced highs and lows as well, as the medal count grew to 57 – 27 gold, 14 silver and 16 bronze – with Serena Williams taking home two gold medals and fan favorite McKayla Maroney's surprising finish in the women's vault final.
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Andy Murray Defeats Roger Federer to Win Olympic Gold
Originally posted 08/05/2012 12:30PM
Tennis player Andy Murray won Olympic gold (and revenge!) Sunday when he unseated world champion, Roger Federer, who beat him at Wimbledon last month.
After four losses (three to Federer) in the Grand Slam finals, Murray surprised spectators when he defeated Federer 6-2, 6-1, 6-4 to win the men's single finals at the Summer Games.
"The atmosphere was unbelievable," Murray, who is Scottish, said of the crown in London. "They helped me get a few extra miles an hour on the last couple of serves, that's for sure. The adrenaline was pumping. I went for some big serves and got them. To be fair the whole week they've been amazing."
Federer won the silver medal for Switzerland while Juan Martin del Potro of Argentina was awarded bronze.
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Kate & Pippa Middleton Watch Wimbledon Men's Final
Originally posted 07/08/2012 10:45AM
It was something of a sister act for the Duchess of Cambridge on Sunday at Wimbledon: She had Pippa by her side when she cheered on Brit Andy Murray at the men's final.
Big tennis fans (and players), Kate, 30, and Pippa, 28, clapped enthusiastically as Murray took the early lead against Roger Federer, and they were seen sharing a giggle in the royal box above Centre Court.
In the end, though, Federer bested Murray and took home his seventh Wimbledon title, and the sisters stood as Murray gave an emotional speech after his defeat.
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Prince William and Kate Turn Heads at Wimbledon
Originally posted 07/04/2012 12:00PM
It's a love match for Prince William and Kate, who looked happy and relaxed sitting together courtside Wednesday at Wimbledon.
Kate – donning the Alexander McQueen sailor-style outfit she wore one year ago during their visit to Charlottetown, Canada – and her husband watched from the royal box as Switzerland's Roger Federer beat Russia's Mikhail Youzhny in straight sets on the famous Centre Court.
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Roger Federer Predicts Tiger's Comeback
Originally posted 01/15/2010 09:15AM
Tiger Woods's pal Roger Federer has spoken to the elusive golfer and believes his scandal-plagued friend will soon return to the sport.
Federer predicts in an interview with French sports paper L'Equipe published Friday that Woods will make a comeback "as the wonderful golfer we know."
Federer also says he told Woods he'll support him. "The tabloids are going crazy, sponsor contracts are falling apart," Federer says. "I've always been aware that the image you patiently construct for an entire career can be ruined in a minute. It scares you a bit, but that's the way things are."
He adds that Woods's November car accident and subsequent stories about extramarital affairs have been rough on the golfer.
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Roger Federer's Favorite Title Is 'Dad'
Originally posted 09/08/2009 08:00AM
Roger Federer may be the world's top tennis champion, but when it comes to changing diapers as a first-time dad, he says he is still capable of a double fault.
"Thank God nobody is judging me on it," Federer told PEOPLE at a press conference Monday following his victory over Spain's Tommy Robredo at the U.S. Open in New York. "It's hard! But I'm still trying to be good at it."
The Swiss pro, 28, and his wife Mirka Vavrinec welcomed twin girls Charlene Riva and Myla Rose on July 23 in Switzerland.
Off the court, the tennis ace takes his daddy duties in stride and tries to enjoy every moment with his babies.
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Why Roger Federer Kept His Twins News Under Wraps
Originally posted 08/10/2009 02:20PM
When news broke that Roger Federer and wife Mirka had welcomed identical twin daughters Myla Rose and Charlene Riva on July 23, it caught many off guard.
Acting on medical advice, the couple initially chose not to disclose that the pregnancy involved more than one baby, and Federer tells The New York Times he decided to "just play along until the very, very end" after reporters had failed to ask whether twins were, in fact, on the way.
The tennis ace, 28, very nearly spilled the beans, himself, however – and on more than one occasion.
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It's Twin Girls for Roger Federer
Originally posted 07/24/2009 05:00AM
There's a new doubles team in town: Roger Federer and wife Mirka are the proud parents of twin girls, the tennis star announced early Friday on his Web site.
Daughters Charlene Riva Federer and Myla Rose Federer arrived late Thursday evening in Switzerland, Federer, 27, shares.
"This is the greatest day of our lives," the Grand Slam champ and No. 1 player in the world said in a statement. "Mirka, Myla and Charlene are all healthy and doing very well."
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Roger Federer Weds!
Originally posted 04/11/2009 06:10PM
Roger Federer is officially off the singles market. The tennis champ announced on his Web site that he married longtime girlfriend and former WTA tennis player Miroslava "Mirka" Vavrinec in Switzerland on Saturday.
"Earlier today, in my hometown of Basel, surrounded by a small group of close friends and family, Mirka and I got married. It was a beautiful spring day and an incredibly joyous occasion," Federer, wrote on his blog. "Mr. and Mrs. Roger Federer wish all of you a Happy Easter weekend."
Last month, Federer, winner of 13 Grand Slam singles titles revealed that he and Mirka are expecting their first child this summer. The couple met while at the 2000 Sydney Olympics where they both represented Switzerland.
– Antoinette Y. Coulton
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Roger Federer & Girlfriend to Become Parents
Originally posted 03/12/2009 03:55PM
There's going to be another kind of racket around Roger Federer's house.
The Swiss tennis star, 27, announced on his Web site that he and his longtime girlfriend are expecting their first child. Federer, who has won 13 Grand Slam singles titles, has been with former Women's Tennis Association (WTA) player Miroslava "Mirka" Vavrinec since the 2000 Sydney Olympics, where they met while representing Switzerland.
"Mirka and I are excited to let you know that we will be parents this summer!" Federer writes on his blog. "Mirka is pregnant and we are so happy to be starting a family together. This is a dream come true for us. We love children and we are looking forward to being parents for the first time. Mirka is feeling great and everything is going well."
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