gleans at 2:45 PM MT, 07/05

 

Geeks double as scourges and sages at media summit

 

 

Federer beats Roddick for record 15th Grand Slam

 

Federer Outlasts Roddick at Wimbledon

By CHRISTOPHER CLAREY  Roger Federer held off Andy Roddick and won the longest fifth set ever in a Grand Slam final, 16-14. With his 15th major singles title, Federer broke Pete Sampras’s record.

• Scoreboards: Women's | Men's

 

Federer win breaks Sampras record

Roger Federer becomes the greatest player in Grand Slam history as he claims a 15th major title at Wimbledon.

 

In pictures

The men's final at Wimbledon

 

How I Feel About My M.A.

Room for Debate readers discuss whether a graduate degree is a wasted, or worthy, effort.

 

The Medium

 

Street Smart: Urban Dictionary

By VIRGINIA HEFFERNAN

The unruly, unlexicographical but surprisingly useful offerings of Urban Dictionary.

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Times Topics: William F. Buckley Jr.

 

 

'American Parent'

By SAM APPLE
Reviewed by KATE ZERNIKE

A new father’s memoir of modern parenting, from Buy Buy Baby to Dr. Ferber.

• Excerpt

 

 

 

Comments

[MediaMentions]

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