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Channel 4 grabs Oxford-Cambridge Boat Race from BBC

In a dramatic broadcasting shift, Channel 4 has secured the TV rights to the iconic Oxford vs Cambridge Boat Race, ending the BBC's 17-year reign over the prestigious annual event starting from 2026.

BBC loses Boat Race TV rights over 'elitist' coverage

In a dramatic broadcasting shake-up, the BBC has lost television rights to the iconic Oxford-Cambridge Boat Race after race organisers claimed the broadcaster's coverage was 'elitist' and failed to attract younger audiences.

Wahlberg Wants Hemsworths For Scottish Rowing Epic

Hollywood star Mark Wahlberg is championing a film about the incredible true story of the Scottish rowing brothers who braved the Atlantic. He wants Chris and Liam Hemsworth to play the heroic siblings.

Gladwell Demands Total Ban on Trans Athletes in Women's Sports

Bestselling author Malcolm Gladwell ignites a firestorm by calling for a complete exclusion of transgender athletes from female competitions, arguing it's the only way to ensure fairness. His controversial comments challenge current sporting policies.

British Brothers Shatter Pacific Rowing Record

Two British brothers, Euan and Jamie Fraser, have shattered the world record for rowing the Pacific Ocean, completing a perilous 10,000-mile journey from Peru to Australia sustained by a surprising stash of pizza.

George Clooney's The Boys in the Boat: A Riveting Underdog Tale

Daily Mail's Brian Viner delivers his verdict on George Clooney's latest directorial effort, 'The Boys in the Boat' – a stirring Depression-era underdog story about the US rowing team's quest for Olympic gold. Discover why this true-life sports drama is a

Clooney's The Boys in the Boat: A Stirring Underdog Saga

George Clooney delivers a classic, heartwarming underdog story with 'The Boys in the Boat.' Our review from the Venice Film Festival explores why this rowing drama is a crowd-pleasing, if conventional, return to form.

Team GB drops rower Stephen Nolan for Paris 2024 Olympics

In a dramatic turn of events, Team GB has dropped champion rower Stephen Nolan from its Paris 2024 Olympic squad, opting instead for an Australian-born athlete. The decision has ignited a fierce debate over selection policies and national identity in elit

UK Duo Two-Thirds Through Epic 8000-Mile Charity Row

Two British rowers, battling isolation and the Atlantic's fury, are two-thirds through a record-breaking 8000-mile journey from Japan to London, raising vital funds for the NHS and mental health charities.

British tourist missing after Turkey tomb visit

A British tourist has mysteriously disappeared after taking a rowing boat to visit ancient tombs in Turkey. Authorities are urgently searching the area as family and friends raise concerns.

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