In the last century, trainers have gone from rubber soled plimsolls to air cushioned, gel filled capsules worn as much for their looks as their sporting performance. It was created from a newly ...

Rescue workers need to be swift to assess where they are most likely to find survivors inside collapsed buildings. Stairwells ...

They need to be strong so that they can apply a lot of force to the water on each of their strokes. The extra muscle power makes them heavy. The average weight for a male world-class rower 90-95kg ...

Poor running technique can lead to unnecessary injury risks if they are not picked up early. Many recreational runners are placing undue strain on their bodies, as well as compromising their speed, by ...

Find out the size details of a football pitch. Did you know that not all pitches are the same size? The length of a pitch must be between 100 yards (90m) and 130 yards (120m) and the width not less ...

Join Chris Bevan as the Premier League returns on Saturday, and don't forget that I'll be bringing you Real Madrid v Barcelona from about 1830 BST on the same day. Take it easy. 2200: If you fancy a ...

"En Estados Unidos los mexicanos hacen trabajos que ni los negros quieren hacer", fueron las palabras de Vicente Fox, el presidente mexicano, para explicar la importancia de los inmigrantes latinos en ...

When it comes to the Haka, the northern hemisphrere is infactuated on everything about it. It involves scary faces, lots of thigh-slapping and loud chanting. But there is so much history behind the ...

Las autoridades del departamento de Salud de Río de Janeiro, en Brasil, enviarán por correo píldoras anticonceptivas a las mujeres de barrios humildes Según el director de ese organismo, Ronaldo Cezar ...

Welcome to your memories of the 70s, when heatwaves, Chopper bikes and Star Wars made it great to be young.

Fielding is a crucial part of cricket and there are many areas where a fielder will be placed. The position names can seem a little strange to the untrained eye. You can field in the slips, at gully, ...

When a player receives a pass they have to act quickly, but they are not allowed to run with the ball or dribble it. To gain control of the ball, a player can bat or bounce the ball once, but they ...