Sprinting is one of the most natural events around as it involves running as fast as you can. The 100m champion is considered ...

Newsline, the BBC's News ticker can sit anywhere on your desktop, and will automatically update throughout the day with the latest news, sport, travel, finance and weather. When you click on the ...

This is another dismissal you rarely see in cricket. But a batter can be given out "hit the ball twice" if the second strike is deliberate. There are two exceptions that allow a batsman to hit the ...

A penalty kick is awarded after the opposition have committed an offence. The referee will award the penalty from the spot where the offence occurred. A team has the choice of kicking for goal ...

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 ...

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

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

Broken fingers are one of the most common injuries cricketers pick up. So it's extra important the hands are well protected when you're batting. Modern gloves are very lightweight and provide lots of ...

Cricket is a sport where you need a few bits of specialist equipment to keep you safe. Most clubs provide bats and all the protective gear, but you may want your own kit. In fact, there can be so much ...

Rugby shirts need to be able to take plenty of tugging and pulling. They also need to be lightweight, comfortable and strong - all at the same time. Traditionally, jerseys were made from cotton, which ...

Before England's World Cup quarter-final clash with Argentina in France '98, Owen was relatively unknown. Then the teenager scored a wonderful individual goal that elevated his name in the minds of ...