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Roger Federer Struggles With Baby Names

Josh loposer — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 17:30:00 GMT

For one of tennis' all-time greats, you wouldn't thing that coming up with a baby name would be the greatest challenge you've ever faced -- just name it Roger II. But for Federer and wife Mirka Vavrinec, coming up with a handle for their upcoming baby is proving as difficult as beating Rafael Nadal in a major tournament.

“You know, we’ll see,” he mused. “There’s quite a few books around that are that thick, so we’ll see where it takes us. But, no, we haven’t decided anything yet. I have no clue right now myself. Thank God we have time left to decide.”

It's funny how some people know exactly what they're going to name their kids years in advance and some people consult "thick" books and can't decide until the last possible second. Will Roger and Mirka be that kind of parents that call the baby "baby" for the first few months? Surely not.

After dating for almost 9 years, Roger and Mirka got married on April 11th -- shortly after learning that Mirka was pregnant. Their baby is due sometime this summer, giving them a little time to mull over the options.

No word yet as to whether it's a boy or girl. I imagine that would help narrow down the name search, maybe. Unless Roger and Mirka are bent on breaking down traditional gender roles, or something hippie-dippie like that.

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She's Baaaack: Kim Clijsters is Ready to Play Tennis Again

sweatpantsmom — Sun, 29 Mar 2009 22:35:00 GMT

Tennis Star Kim Clijsters is returning to competitive tennis, just two years after announcing her retirement at the young age of 23. I'm starting to not believe anyone when they say they're retiring anymore, because they only come back a couple of years later. I'll bet Clijsters' friends are wondering why they threw her that big retirement party, and are going to be wanting their gifts back pretty soon.

And Clijsters sounds like she's coming back in a big way. "I intend to play in the US Open and almost certainly in the tournaments at Cincinnati (early August)- my first official tournament back - and Toronto," she said at a press conference in her hometown. "I have been practicing on a regular basis with my training partner Wim Fissette and by physical coach Sam Verslegers, sometimes as much as six hours a day. The desire is back."

The former World No. 1 player retired back in May of 2007 after being sidelined by injuries and eager to start a family with her new husband, basketball player Brian Lynch. The couple welcomed daughter Jade Elie in February 2008.

I wonder if Clijsters was inspired by expectant dad Roger Federer, who is determined not to let impending fatherhood affect his game.

Match Point! Roger Federer is Going to be a Dad

After 2nd-Round Loss, Tiger Woods is Going Home

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Roger Federer: Awesome Tennis Player, Slightly Delusional

sweatpantsmom — Mon, 16 Mar 2009 17:05:00 GMT

Tennis star Roger Federer, who just announced that he and girlfriend Mirka Vavrinec are expecting their first child together, says that becoming a father will not affect his game. I'm thinking it might have a slight effect - just ask Tiger Woods.

"I think it's not going to really disturb my mind-set on tennis a whole lot," he said. "I've always made sure that my schedule is (arranged with time to) get away from tennis a little, but and then come back when I'm ready to play again. If it does something to me, I think it's going to motivate me to play for a long time."

Roger, when you're working on that schedule of yours, don't forget to fit in those diaper changes and helping Mirka with the 2am feedings.

Federer met Vavrinec, a former WTA player, at the 2000 Olympics when they were both representing Switzerland. Of impending fatherhood Federer says he's "completely excited" but admits the idea has taken some getting used to. "I've been thinking about something like this happening for the last two or three years...for me, this is not a massive shock. But when it does happen (and) your girlfriend-wife is pregnant, it definitely changes your mind-set. All of a sudden you're hoping everything goes well, whereas before you're just joking about it. From that respect, I'm excited that the baby comes out healthy and everything goes OK."

After 2nd-Round Loss, Tiger Woods is Going Home

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Match Point! Roger Federer is Going to be a Dad

sweatpantsmom — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 23:05:00 GMT

Tennis star Roger Federer is going to have someone else to rally with - he just announced on his website that he and longtime girlfriend Mirka Vavrinec are expecting their first baby this summer:

I have some really awesome news to share with all of you: Mirka and I are excited to let you know that we will be parents this summer! 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. Speak soon and thanks for all your continued support!

Federer has won 13 Grand Slam singles titles (3 Australian Open, 5 Wimbledon, 5 US Open), currently just one shy of all-time leader Pete Sampras. He has also won 4 Tennis Masters Cup titles, and 14 ATP Masters Series titles, as well as winning Olympic gold in doubles. Something tells me this kid isn't going to be playing soccer.

Congrats you two - I'm sure the kid will have a great backhand.

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Donald Trump's Billion Dollar Backhand

Whit Honea — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 16:02:00 GMT

As you can see by Donald's business casual suit, the Trump family enjoyed a recent day of leisure by attending the U.S. Open.

Apparently Barron was a bit loud for the subdued tennis crowd, so Melanie held him and The Donald smacked 'em!

This move is not endorsed by FameCrawler but does appear effective.

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James Bond Actor Punched His Pregnant Wife?

Sassy Smith — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 12:41:00 GMT

James Bond actor punched his pregnant wife? Wow - that's a pretty serious allegation.

James Bond actor George Lazenby, 68, is in the middle of a nasty divorce battle - he and his current wife, tennis champ Pam Shriver are fighting for custody of their three young kids. Now in the midst of his current mess, Lazenby's ex-wife Christina Master has filed papers, claiming that when she and Lazenby were married, he was a drunk and that he physically abused her (and their daughter Melanie), and even hit her while she was pregnant.

Master alleges that the former 007 star punched her in the face when she was five months pregnant and broke her nose and this was also when their son, Zack, was dying of cancer.

She finally left Lazenby in 1994 and would have done so sooner but she claims he threatened to kill her when she asked for a divorce, so she stayed out of fear for her life and that of her children.

Their grown daughter, Melanie, 34, claims that her dad, "tormented me, humilated me, hurt me physcially, scarred me emotionally." She says that one time her father shoved her head in a toilet and pointed a gun at her after she missed coming home on time.

Lazenby has denied all allegations, saying that they are "contrived, unfounded and without merit."

He added through his rep, "I wish Christina would show me a medical report, x-ray and pictures that show I broke her nose. I never punched her in my life."

He denies the claims made by his daughter as well, saying he was sorry, "that he ignored Melanie from the time she was 12 years old" while he cared for his dying son, and says that he "did not have one drink" while he looked after Zack.

Lazenby's son with his ex-wife, was sick with cancer at 11-years-old and passed away at age 19 in 1994.

He adds, "Melanie is always seeking revenge for that mistake. I never thought a family member would kick me when I was down.

George's wife Pam Shriver has filed court papers claiming that he is an abusive drunk who at times, tried to give their young children alcohol and that he threatened to kill her.

Lazenby says that his wife was hooked on prescription painkillers, sleeping pills and booze and often drove their children while in a "stupor." Shriver has of course denied the allegations. George claims that his current wife purposely contacted his ex-wife and daughter during this year's French Open as she "was preparing secretly for a divorce."

Lazenby said that his wife is using his family against him "but it is not working." He also wondered if his daughter was "on her medication for her bipolar disorder when she met with Pam."

Good Lord - quite a case of she said, he said, and she said. I feel sorry for George and Pam's kids - George Jr, 4, and twins, Kaitlin and Samuel, 3. They're the real victims here.

George Lazenby, played Bond in the movie On Her Majesty's Secret Service, in 1969.

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George Lazenby is a Lover and a Fighter

Whit Honea — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 15:58:00 GMT

Who gets custody, a one-time Bond or a 22-time Grand Slam winner (not Denny's)?

That's the question, but we assume with more relevant criteria than their individual accolades, as George Lazenby and his wife Pam Shriver are divorcing after six years of marriage and taking the issue of custody to the courts (not tennis).

They are both seeking sole custody, which means the real victims will be their three young children. I hope this battle is actually over them and not at each other.

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Serena Williams Not Pregnant, Kicks Ashley Harkleroad's Ass

sweatpantsmom — Tue, 27 May 2008 14:05:00 GMT

Well, it turns out Serena Williams wasn't pregnant as I reported last year (okay, so I shouldn't have listened to my mom's neighbor's hairdresser.) But she did kick ass at the French Open, beating fellow American Ashley Harkleroad on Sunday, the first day of the tournament.

Harkleroad isn't hanging around licking her wounds, though - she's preparing for her debut in the August issue of Playboy. When Serena heard about Bible-studying Ashley's upcoming spread (no pun intended) she joked, "I'm surprised she beat me to it."

By the way, Ashley Harkleroad definitely is not pregnant. You heard it here first.

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