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A huge indoor rowing tank has been built at a Cambridge University college that could give rowers the winning edge. Known simply as the Cambridge Rowing Tank, the massive contraption consists of two 50ft pools for eight rowers’ oars, each containing 10 tonnes of water - or roughly 50 average baths. Sitting in Downing College’s boat club on the banks of the River Cam in Cambridge, it took six months to construct at a total project cost of nearly £700,000....

These are the dramatic no holds barred photos that shine a light on the world of British bare-knuckle boxing. The incredible pictures uncover the bloodthirsty events where many fights end prematurely from brutal knockouts. Organisers of bare-knuckle boxing insist the fights are above board and legal, although it remains unregulated because there is no licensing body currently in place. The events state that gloves are banned and fighters are only permitted to wear lightweight wraps and padding. Bare-knuckle events consist...

Boris Johnson has raised doubts over whether England will participate in the 2018 World Cup after a former Russian spy was exposed to an unknown substance in Salisbury. The Foreign Secretary said we need to have a "serious conversation about our engagement with Russia", which could include whether the UK sends representation to the tournament this summer. Sergei Skripal - a 66-year-old former military official from Russia who was convicted of spying for the UK - and his 33-year-old daughter Yulia...

Miles Reucroft is undertaking a different way of playing the ever popular Fantasy Football this season. To understand his methodology, read part one here. The Week 1 review is here, Week 2 transfers & preview here, Week 3 preview here, Week 4 preview here, Week 5 preview here, Week 6 preview here, Week 7 preview here, Week 8 preview here, Week 9 preview here, Week 10 preview here, Week 11 preview here. Week 12 preview here. Week 13 preview here. Week 14 preview here. Week 15 here. Week 16 here. Week 17 here. Week 18 here. Week 19 here. Week 20 here. Week 21 here. Week...

A Scottish rugby fan will have more reasons to remember the historic Calcutta Cup victory -- after catching the matchwinning ball at full-time. The ball was launched into the stands at the final whistle on Saturday evening -- as Scotland defeated England for the first time in 10 years -- and Iain Cooper managed to catch it. His girlfriend Erin Linton posted a picture of Iain posing with the ball shortly after full-time at Murrayfield Stadium. Oil worker Iain from...

Ex-Newcastle United star Peter Beardsley has been accused of more racist comment as coach of the Newcastle United under-23 side Beardsley, who also played for England, future at the club looks in turmoil according to the Evening Chronicle. During his playing days with the national side fellow forward Gary Lineker, Beardsley as "the best partner I could ever have". The under-23s coach has already taken “a period of leave” from the club while an investigation into claims of racial abuse...

36 professional footballers are facing prosecution for being pat of an alleged match fixing scandal. The activity is said to have taken place in La Liga and officials are pressing for the maximum punishment is found guilty. They could then be facing four-years in jail, rather than the two year term that the state were pushing for. One of the players caught up in the scandal is Ander Herrera, the Manchester United star. The game they are looking into is...

A British boxer who collapsed after winning a fight in an eliminator bout on Saturday night has died in hospital. Scott Westgarth, 31, had earned a win on points over ten brutal rounds against Dec Spellman in an English title eliminator. Scott suffered a knockdown but also downed Spellman during the fight at Doncaster Dome, South Yorks. Former chef and ski instructor Scott was knocked down on the ropes just before the bell of round 10. He conducted post-fight interviews...

A former footballer has told of the sexual abuse he allegedly suffered at the hands of Manchester City feeder team coach John Broome. Eamon Kavanagh, 63, says the alleged abuse happened after training sessions taken by Broome. Manchester City is investigating allegations of child sex abuse against the now deceased Broome, who has "potential historic connections" to the club. The revelation follows the sentencing of ex Crewe and Manchester City coach Barry Bennell, who was found guilty of 43 charges...