A teary exit for great Gerrard

Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard told supporters he was "devastated" about leaving the club during a heartfelt on-pitch address after his final game at Anfield on Saturday.

Expect a new-look Liverpool next year - Rodgers

Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers braced supporters for a close-season rebuilding process after long-serving captain Steven Gerrard played his final home game for the club.

Blanc's position strengthened as PSG reigns again

Paris Saint-Germain has underlined its dominance of the French scene, strengthening the position of coach Laurent Blanc, but the biggest challenge for the club remains to become truly competitive in Europe.

Mane fires fastest hat-trick in EPL history

Southampton's Sadio Mane blasted the quickest hat-trick in Premier League history as the Senegal winger netted three times in less than three minutes against Aston Villa on Saturday.

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Magical McIlroy sets course record

When Rory McIlroy rolled in an 8-foot birdie putt on the 13th hole, he started thinking about shooting 59.

Chinese rising star wins place at US Women's Open

Shi Yuting, one of China's most promising young female golfers, has booked herself a ticket to this summer's US Women's Open when the Beijing teenager won the lone spot available at a China sectional qualifier for the oldest major in women's golf.

Lightning jolted in opener against Rangers

The Tampa Bay Lightning took a step back in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals against the New York Rangers.

Longtime IOC member Tallberg dies at 77

Longtime International Olympic Committee member Peter Tallberg of Finland has died after a battle against with cancer, the IOC said on Saturday. He was 77.

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A Chinese birdman in beijing

Numbers of migrating birds in the capital are falling

Misbehaving tourists shouldn't spoil the fun for everyone else

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