The length of a pitch must be between 100 yards (90m) and 130 yards (120m) and the width not less than 50 yards (45m) and not ...

The 4 November marks the 30-year anniversary of Johnny Owen's passing. The story of the 'Matchstick Man' is dominated by its tragic end as the frail-looking Welshman was beaten into a coma in a Los ...

That person on the touchline might look as though he's waving in some low flying aircraft but those flags have a very important role. They used to be called linesmen but now they're referee assistants ...

In simple terms, it's about helping the muscles, tendons, bones, nerves and all the different tissues used in sport recover from their workout. Just like Michael Schumacher's car needs a complete ...

When it comes to rules and regulations, the ruck is one of the more complex parts of rugby union. When a tackled player goes to ground, they must release the ball immediately. As soon as that happens, ...

A popular stroke in one-day cricket is the reverse sweep, where a right-handed batsman hits the ball like a left-handed batsman would and vice versa. However, if the bowler wants to do the same, they ...

When it comes to developing their own players, few teams can compete with Ajax Amsterdam. Forget the Man Utd youth team that found the likes of David Beckham, the Neville brothers and Paul Scholes.

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, ...

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 ...

What exactly is an Academy? Academies are special training schemes set up by clubs to help them develop young players. All Premiership clubs have them. Liverpool's academy opened in 2000 Other League ...

International cricket is played in two different forms - Test matches and limited-overs games. Here are the key differences between the two. The easiest way to tell Test and limited-overs cricket ...