Seagulls, a familiar presence at Britain's seaside resorts, seagulls have this summer spread fear after ambushing holidaymakers as they tuck into their fish and chips, and even attacking pets.
As they jostle in the jet stream of Usain Bolt and Justin Gatlin, Asian sprinters will be battling for regional bragging rights at the world athletics championships in Beijing.
With the IAAF world championships being held in China for the first time in the event's 32 year history, a group of talented Chinese athletes is prepared to impress the world on their home soil. Here are six of the best:
Five visiting athletes to watch at the Aug 22-30 IAAF world championships:
Success at world championships bodes well for Rio Olympics
Tim Duncan has given up millions in salary to give the San Antonio Spurs the cap space needed to re-sign teammates and add players like LaMarcus Aldridge.
Manchester United captain Wayne Rooney said his performances to date this season have not been up to scratch, but he is confident the goals will start flowing soon.
After avoiding each other for what seemed like an eternity, the titans now must clash.
The simmering sprinting feud between the United States and Jamaica will be reignited at the Bird's Nest this weekend, but you'd never know it by looking at perhaps the calmest man on the planet, Usain Bolt.
Rising generation of young guns helping ensure PGA Tour's competitive depth continues to grow
Anirban Lahiri's tie for fifth at the PGA Championship on Sunday has not only raised hopes of India producing a first major winner, it promises to fuel the aspirations of a whole generation of golfers in this cricket-crazed country of more than 1.2 billion.
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