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Lampard bids farewell to Chelsea

Chelsea has a massive void to fill in midfield next season after Frank Lampard, the club's all-time leading scorer, announced on Monday he is ending his 13-year spell at Stamford Bridge.

Saluting a legend

Chelsea described Frank Lampard as "one of the very greatest players to have represented the club" after England's 2014 World Cup vice-captain brought the curtain down on a stellar 13-year career at Stamford Bridge.

Qatar Cup investigation set to wrap

The fate of the 2022 World Cup could be decided within weeks after the man leading the internal investigation into how Qatar won the right to host soccer's showcase tournament announced on Monday he will complete his probe next week and report back in July.

Duncan, James set for encore

Over the past 10 NBA seasons, only one player has been part of more wins than LeBron James.

Donald sterling attends service at black church

Donald Sterling, whose racist remarks in a recording triggered the fight over ownership of Los Angeles Clippers, attended a predominantly black church service in South Los Angeles on Sunday.

Ronaldo aiming to boot Ballon d'Or jinx

When Portugal star Cristiano Ronaldo was awarded last year's Ballon d'Or in recognition of his dazzling achievements over the course of 2013, he naturally had plenty of reason to celebrate - although one could forgive him for feeling apprehensive about his country's hopes at the World Cup in Brazil.

Rooney on England's hot seat

Few England players will be feeling the heat as much as Wayne Rooney on the team's pre-World Cup stop in Miami.

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Father Time stalks stubborn Federer

Roger Federer surveyed the wreckage of his worst French Open in 10 years, and despite his stubborn optimism that a record eighth Wimbledon title is within his grasp, history and time are against him.

Focused Gulbis reaps rewards

Ernests Gulbis has learned a lesson from Novak Djokovic and is determined to focus his energy on tennis.

A mountain that scales China's history

Tarzan, whose paradise is in the African jungle, might also feel at home on Mount Taishan in Shandong province. Not only does the mountain share the cartoon figure's namesake (Tarzan is translated as Taishan in Chinese) but it is lush with green vegetation that could make for a comfortable environment for the tree-swinger.