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

My views or actions in noway represent Britain. I know because I retired from the world of politics at age 10, following a failed bid for class prefect, writing off the chance of ever becoming a diplomat, or an ambassador, or even a celebrity, all of who are expected to export some kind of Great British image.

Fowler's persona matches his game

Rickie Fowler walked into a restaurant wearing a beanie pulled down over his ears. The look was not unusual for someone his age.

Sympathetic Tiger pens letter to boy with speech problem

A boy who was bullied for stuttering received strong encouragement from someone else who once struggled with his speech - Tiger Woods.

Bubble watch for Opens begins

The US Open is a month before the British Open.

Short putts

Turnaround for thomas: Justin Thomas is averaging right at 300 yards a drive in his rookie year on the PGA Tour.

Ancelotti unsure of future after European exit

Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti said he is not the man to judge whether he will stay in charge of the Spanish giant next season after Juventus dumped the titleholder out of the Champions League.