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 ...

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

So what's the difference between the pull and the hook you may be asking yourself? It's not a bad question to ask because theoretically, both strokes are played in a similar way. However, the pull is ...

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 ...

Those people who laughed at Alan Shearer when he revealed his secret to scoring was a dish of chicken and beans should hold their hands up and apologise. The reason beans are so healthy is that they ...

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Even as the 2005 Ashes was going on, everyone involved was aware they were part of one of the greatest series ever.

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 ...

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 ...

Played at its best, the pull shot is one of cricket's finest sights. It's an aggressive, cross-batted shot played off the back foot towards the leg side off a short pitched delivery. It's different to ...

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 ...