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Africa’s heavyweights will not be missed »

There has been concern in some quarters in the build-up to the 2012 Africa Cup of Nations regarding the potential dearth of top-class football on show. The tournament, hosted jointly by Gabon and Equatorial Guinea, kicks off on Saturday 21 January wit...

Wed 18 Jan 2012 by Sean Gibson | Read more »

Mixed Fortunes for Edinburgh Uni's Basketball Teams »

Yet to find form in the Premier League, EUBC Women’s 1sts enjoyed a comfortable win against one time Scottish rivals Strathclyde University to ensure their place at the BUSA Final 8s tournament. The game finished 99-27 and all eleven players that...

Wed 18 Jan 2012 by Cathy Mitchell, Jamie Timson | Read more »

Sports Shorts »

Arsenal Top Four Dream Fades Stylish Swansea earned a creditable home win to leave Arsenal four points behind Chelsea in fourth. Wenger’s frailties at full back were highlighted as Scott Sinclair took Johan Djourou to task and the Swans forced an...

Wed 18 Jan 2012 by Jamie Timson | Read more »

Knockout Stages within Edinburgh's Grasp »

Edinburgh Rugby is on the brink of something special. Youthful verve and vigour have replaced stonewalled obstinacy throughout the team. Coach Michael Bradley has reinvigorated the Gunners, picking sides dedicated to fast, running rugby. This was no mo...

Tue 17 Jan 2012 by Jamie Timson | Read more »

Jambos still in limbo »

The financial health of Hearts FC appears little improved as the first-team squad may now have to wait on delayed wages for the fourth consecutive month. Hearts, though, refute the SPL's claim that they did not pay their players as ordered on 16 Janua...

Tue 17 Jan 2012 by Sean Gibson | Read more »

Clan crash out of Challenge Cup after second leg defeat »

Braehead Clan narrowly missed out on a place in the Challenge Cup finals last week after a second leg crushing at the hands of reigning champions Nottingham Panthers. The Scottish side enjoyed the upper hand entering Sunday’s face-off after a re...

Mon 16 Jan 2012 by Richard Flynn | Read more »

Sport in 2012 - London Olympics »

Britain’s hopes stretch far beyond the list of names that we can all reel off. In track and field, 20 year-old pole vaulter Holly Bleasdale has grown rapidly in stature over the past year to the point where she could be a strong medal prospect. ...

Mon 16 Jan 2012 by Sean Gibson | Read more »

Sport in 2012 - Formula 1 »

Despite the dominance of Red Bull’s Sebastian Vettel in 2011, as he cruised to a second world title, there were definite signs of promise for rivals McLaren and their drivers Lewis Hamilton and Jenson Button. If McLaren can now avoid the setback...

Mon 16 Jan 2012 by Sean Gibson | Read more »

WBA orders Khan-Peterson rematch »

Amir Khan’s promoter has confirmed a rematch between Khan (26-2, 18KOs) and Lamont Peterson (30-1-1, 15KOs) will take place later this year. The Manchester boxer has been campaigning for a rematch after alleged corruption during the December figh...

Mon 16 Jan 2012 by Ruth Jeffery | Read more »

Mr Lendl could hold the key to a maiden slam victory for student Andy »

As the first major event of the tennis calendar kicks off today, Scotland is yet again daring to dream that we may be on the verge of saluting our first ever Grand Slam singles champion. The country has been here before. But as the first big event of ...

Sun 15 Jan 2012 by Stuart Findlay | Read more »

Clan aim to slay Panthers to reach finals »

Braehead Clan are battling to reach the finals of the Challenge Cup for the first time – but will have to fend off two-time winners Nottingham Panthers to get there. The Clan, riding a five-game winning streak, recently moved to fifth place in t...

Sat 14 Jan 2012 by Richard Flynn | Read more »

Wildcards get NFL playoffs underway »

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Fri 13 Jan 2012 by Sean Gibson | Read more »

Scotland Women rise to highest-ever world ranking »

Scotland have finished the year as the 22nd best side in women's world football. Anna Signeul's outfit climbed one place in the final FIFA Women's World Rankings from September's position following a strong second half of the year and an unbeaten star...

Thu 29 Dec 2011 by Gareth Llewellyn | Read more »

Di Resta retained by Force India for 2012 »

Scot Paul di Resta will remain in Formula 1 after Sahara Force India confirmed their driver line-up for the 2012 season. The Bathgate-born driver enjoyed a stellar first season in the sport, narrowly missing out on a top-10 finish in the world drivers...

Sun 18 Dec 2011 by Gareth Llewellyn | Read more »

GCU student helps Scotland to European curling success »

Glasgow Caledonian University student Anna Sloan helped Scotland to European Curling Championship glory with an 8-2 victory over Sweden in Moscow, Russia. Aiming to avenge last year’s 8-6 final defeat, Scotland had it all to do against the Swede...

Thu 15 Dec 2011 by Gareth Llewellyn | Read more »

Spinning plates and balancing books »

Is the Scottish Premier League in the grip of a financial crisis? The image of the SPL has been steadily declining this year amongst news of falling profits, sponsorship losses and police investigations into the clubs themselves. Rangers and Celtic hav...

Wed 30 Nov 2011 by Ruth Jeffery | Read more »

Glasgow universities to host sailing event »

Bardowie Loch will host the BUCS/BUSA Team Racing Championship Playoffs in March after the University of Strathclyde Sailing Club and Glasgow University Sailing Club were chosen to replace Birmingham University as hosts. The playoffs were due to be he...

Wed 30 Nov 2011 by Gareth Llewellyn | Read more »

The British aren't coming »

With the impending case with Her Majesty's Revenue & Customs (HMRC) drawing uncomfortably near for Rangers Football Club, the club appear to be pulling out all the stops to make a quick buck. The Scottish Premier League champions, in their absence...

Wed 30 Nov 2011 by Stuart Allan | Read more »

Murray-mania »

Until Andy Murray ends Britain’s 75-year wait for a male grand slam singles champion then inevitably he will be seen as an underachiever. Considering the strength of the era that Murray belongs to, it is not a very fair assessment. With every p...

Wed 30 Nov 2011 by Stuart Findlay | Read more »

The rise of Coatbridge's Ricky Burns »

Coatbridge has had a tough time of it over the years. Topping league tables for air pollution, divorce rates and being voted the most dismal town centre in Britain are not things that locals would like to shout from the rooftops about, but at least now...

Wed 30 Nov 2011 by Stuart Findlay | Read more »