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Behind the Scenes at Oxford's Boat Race Trials

Exclusive look at the gruelling Trial Eights selection process for the Oxford and Cambridge Boat Race. Discover the cold mornings, fierce competition, and mental battles on the Tideway.

Football coach dies in Indonesia boat sinking

Rescuers search for victims after a tourist boat sinks off Komodo Island, killing Valencia CF coach Fernando Martín and three family members. Read the latest updates.

Southampton Boat Show faces brutal budget uncertainty

The prestigious Southampton International Boat Show faces unprecedented challenges as government budget delays create a 'brutal' atmosphere, leaving marine businesses feeling 'very attacked' and threatening the future of this cornerstone UK marine event.

Cape Cod Family Rescued After Boat Fire

A Massachusetts family's fishing trip turned into a nightmare when their boat caught fire off Cape Cod, leaving them stranded in the Atlantic until a dramatic coastguard rescue.

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.

DRC Boat Disaster: 180+ Dead in Congo River Tragedy

A major maritime disaster has struck the Democratic Republic of Congo as overcrowded boats capsize on the Congo River, claiming at least 180 lives in one of Africa's deadliest recent accidents.

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.

Five dead, including child, in Channel migrant boat tragedy

Five people, including a young child, have died after a small boat carrying over 100 migrants capsized in the English Channel. The UK Coastguard and French navy launched a major rescue operation in the early hours of Tuesday morning.

Bruges Tour Boat Crashes Into Low Bridge, Soaking Tourists

Shocking video captures the moment a Belgian canal boat in Bruges fails to clear a low bridge, sending panicked passengers diving for cover as the roof scrapes over their heads. The unexpected deluge turns a serene tour into a frantic scramble for safety.

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.

Luxury yacht sinks minutes after launch; owner swims ashore

A brand new £425,000 luxury motor yacht, the 'Princess V55', catastrophically sank just minutes into its maiden voyage off the English coast. The owner and a crew member were forced to abandon ship and swim to safety as the vessel rapidly took on water an

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.

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