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Team Europe’s Nastasia Nadaud celebrates her Solheim Cup singles victory on Sunday with Scottish caddie Michele Thomson at Bernardus Golf in Cromvoirt, Netherlandsplaceholder image

Scottish golf needs new Solheim Cup poster girl like Hull or Woad

France's Antoine Dupont carries the trophy surrounded by the other captains at this year's Six Nations launch at Edinburgh Castle.placeholder image

Abominable idea: why Six Nations USA plan needs nipped in the bud Graham Bean

GB&I captain Dean Robertson lifts the Walker Cup following his team’s dramatic victory at Lahinch on Sunday placeholder image

Astonishing Walker Cup win deserves every award you can think of Martin Dempster

Joe Dean poses with the trophy following his victory in the Husqvarna British Masters hosted by Sir Nick Faldo at The Belfry on Sunday placeholder image

Bonkers British Masters will go down as one we'll never forget

Aberdeen captain Kevin Nisbet has scored nine goals in seven games for Aberdeen this season (Pic: SNS)placeholder image

Nisbet's Dons renaissance shouldn't go unnoticed by new Scotland boss

Scott Jamieson and his caddie, Ayr man Chris McCalman, celebrate the Scot’s welcome return to winning ways on the DP World Tour in the Nexo Championship at Trump International Golf Links on Sundayplaceholder image

Golf world applauds 'good guy' Jamieson and rightly so Martin Dempster

Scotland are heading in a different direction under Sebastian Pocognoli.placeholder image

Scotland listen to the crowd with Pocognoli appointment Mark Atkinson

Scottish athlete Lachie Stewart with his Commonwealth Games 10,000m gold medal at Meadowbank Stadium in July 1970placeholder image

What my Commonwealth life taught me about those who vilify others Ewan Aitken

Fifa president Gianni Infantino laughs as Donald Trump pretends to give journalists a red card in the White House (Picture: Chip Somodevilla)placeholder image

Infantino's flirtation with the Trump empire may have a bitter ending Christine Jardine

Gymnast Tiana Sumanasekera of Sri Lanka takes part in training ahead of the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games (Picture: Naomi Baker)placeholder image

Time to end Scotland's sporting divide between rich and poor Scotsman comment

Kenya's Ferdinand Omanyala wins the gold medal in the Men's 100m Final during the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham (Picture: Michael Steele)placeholder image

As the Glasgow Games begin, here's why the Commonwealth is expanding Maurice Makoloo

A firework is launched between Celtic and Rangers fans during the March 8 Scottish Cup tie.placeholder image

Rangers-Celtic report - clear and punitive measures needed for change Mark Atkinson

Spain's Mikel Merino celebrates after their semi-final victory over France. They now play Argentina in the final (Picture: Carl Recine)placeholder image

Despite Trump and Infantino, this World Cup has been a success Stephen Jardine

Andrew Dobbie, a member of the Delta Air Lines cabin crew, the traffic cone and Danny Campbell pose for a picture on the flight to the USplaceholder image

Scotland-Boston affair blossoms as they love 'hallowed traffic cone' Scotsman comment

Alexandra Eala returns to Poland's Iga Swiatek during their women's singles tennis match at this year's Wimbledon Championships (Picture: Henry Nicholls)placeholder image

What Arthur Fery and Alex Eala reveal about inequality in tennis Christine Nash

Some Scots will doubtless be joining in Norway fans' rowing-based chant when they take on England in the World Cup (Picture: Justin Setterfield)placeholder image

Why Scots should ditch their tedious 'Anyone But England' attitude John McLellan

A piper performs for Brazilian fans ahead of the game in Miami (Picture: Michael Reaves)placeholder image

Why Scotland won big at the World Cup, and must do so again Ian Johnston

Double Masters champion Rory McIlroy is part of another stellar field for the Genesis Scottish Open at The Renaissance Club placeholder image

Why East Lothian is rightful home of Genesis Scottish Open Martin Dempster

Players celebrate after John McGinn scored the winning goal in Scotland's opening World Cup match against Haiti (Picture: Justin Setterfield)placeholder image

History beckons as Scotland prepares for biggest ever football match Scotsman comment

FIFA President Gianni Infantino holds the World Cup trophy while speaking during the World Cup International Broadcast Center Grand Opening ceremony on June 01, 2026 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Sam Hodde/Getty Images)placeholder image

Only the football can ignite World Cup working hard to lose its appeal Alan Pattullo

Former strike partners Ian Rush and Kenny Dalglish pictured in April at the English FA Cup quarter-final between Manchester City and Liverpool (Picture: Darren Staples)placeholder image

A practical way to wish Kenny Dalglish well in fight against cancer Scotsman comment

Steve Clarke’s contract extension has provoked a mixed reaction among Scotland fans.placeholder image

Clarke contract extension a risky move from SFA amid mixed reaction

Graeme Shinnie will leave Aberdeen this summer as a modern day Pittodrie legend (Pic: SNS)placeholder image

Shinnie’s departure leaves Aberdeen with toughest replacement job yet

Hearts captain Lawrence Shankland is escorted from the pitch by security after Celtic fans invade the pitch at the end of the title-deciding last game of the season (Andrew Milligan)placeholder image

How 1980s football 'casuals' are making a comeback Tom Wood

Daizen Maeda, right, shows his anguish after his Celtic goal was ruled out for offside.placeholder image

Celtic-Hearts key incident shows our game can't live without VAR Matthew Elder

Hearts' Frankie Kent celebrates scoring against Falkirk at Tynecastle on Wednesday (Picture: WM Sport Media)placeholder image

Hearts have done something special – even if they don't win the league Scotsman comment

The original Hampden hosted a series of Scotland men’s international gamesplaceholder image

Why Glasgow is home to world football's sacred 'belly button' Scotsman comment

George Clooney looks delighted on being presented with a Scotland shirt by Claire Phale, a 35-year-old from Edinburgh, who won a fundraising prize draw to meet himplaceholder image

Tartan Army signs up Clooney as stars align for a World Cup thriller Scotsman comment

Glasgow Warriors head coach Franco Smith deserves more backing from Murrayfield.placeholder image

Why Glasgow Warriors deserve more support from Scottish Rugby Graham Bean

Hearts are riding high but will they become the first team outside of the Old Firm to win the Scottish league title in 40 years? (Picture: Zak Mauger)placeholder image

Scotland's neutrals are turning maroon as Hearts close in on title Scotsman comment

Sporting events like the Commonwealth Games should be a celebration of physical fitness, not junk food and alcohol (Picture: Michael Steele)placeholder image

Why watching the Commonwealth Games could be bad for your health Dr Robin Ireland

Michael Stewart is currently welcome at Hampden.placeholder image

Stewart v SFA puts boxing and cup in shade - more rounds could come Mark Atkinson

The Glasgow Tartans vs the England Eruptorsplaceholder image

I attended Scotland’s first American Football Arena League game

Scotland lost heavily the last time they played England (Picture: Dan Mullan)placeholder image

Why Scotland has won a victory ahead of England Murrayfield clash Scotsman comment

Scotland fans made a strong positive impression on locals during the Euro 2024 championship in Germany (Picture: Thomas Niedermueller)placeholder image

Why there could be TWO Tartan Armies at this year's World Cup Scotsman comment

Edinburgh's new defence coach Brad Davis has worked previously with the Australia national team.placeholder image

Edinburgh Rugby's big reset can't afford to fail Graham Bean

A glum-looking Bob MacIntyre as he missed the cut in the Masters for the second year in a rowplaceholder image

Time for MacIntyre to get back to making people love him Martin Dempster

Bob MacIntyre had lots to smile about in the Valero Texas Open despite missing out on a third PGA Tour title triumphplaceholder image

I rate MacIntyre's Masters chances as something big could be on cards

The Berwick Rangers team that beat Glasgow Rangers in a cup tie in 1967placeholder image

Save Berwick Rangers! Why we can't let this historic club go under Scotsman comment

The World Cup gets underway in just 90 days. Cr: Getty Images.placeholder image

Why I'm not looking forward to this summer's World Cup Graham Falk

Scott McTominay opened the scoring against Denmark as Scotland booked their place at the World Cup finals (Picture: Stu Forster)placeholder image

Why we should scrap World Cup day off (or make it a whole week!) Scotsman comment

Iran's women's football team at the Asian Cup in Australia did not sing the national anthem ahead of a game last week (Picture: Albert Perez)placeholder image

Iranian footballers' courage highlights Tehran regime's brutality Scotsman comment

Pickles the dog shows photographers where he discovered the stolen World Cup in south London in March 1966 (Picture: Central Press)placeholder image

Send for Pickles Jnr! Mystery over theft of Paralympic curling stones Scotsman comment

The Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts, where Scotland are due to play World Cup group matches against Haiti and Morocco (Picture: Dan Mullan)placeholder image

Scotland to play World Cup games in park with jerseys for goalposts? Scotsman comment

Antoine Dupont of France charges upfield during last month's Six Nations match against Italy (Picture: David Rogers)placeholder image

Military build-up at Murrayfield nothing for France to worry about Scotsman comment

Scott McTominay celebrates the final goal of Scotland's 4-2 over Denmark that secured World Cup qualification (Picture: Stu Forster)placeholder image

It's time to get excited about Scotland's return to football World Cup Scotsman comment

Scotland's Rory Darge celebrates as George Turner (centre rear, obscured) scores his side's vital fourth try during the the win over Wales in the Guinness Six Nations match at the Principality Stadium, Cardiff.placeholder image

Fraser Brown: Time to give this Scotland coach and team overdue credit

Davy Zyw will be the first snowsports athlete with MND to compete in the Winter Paralympics (Picture: Neil Pooran)placeholder image

Snowboarder shows triumph of human spirit over 'most evil disease' Scotsman comment

Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend and captain Sione Tuipulotu with the Calcutta Cup after the win over England at Murrayfield.placeholder image

Townsend vindication, kryptonite, and injury solutions - Fraser Brown

Slovenian Benjamin Sesko, left, scores for Manchester United against West Ham on Tuesday (Picture: Adam Davy)placeholder image

Jim Ratcliffe should look at Man U team to learn value of immigrants Scotsman comment

Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend watches his players during the warm-up before the Six Nations defeat to Italy at Stadio Olimpico, in Rome, on February 7, 2026. (Photo by Alberto PIZZOLI / AFP via Getty Images)placeholder image

Scots in decline under Townsend and Red Bull could prove his downfall

Jennifer Dodds and Bruce Mouat pictured in action in 2022 (Picture: Andrew Milligan)placeholder image

How Team GB can add to nearly 500 years of curling history Scotsman comment

Harvey Barnes played for England Under 20s against Scotland at the Toulon tournament in 2017placeholder image

No Harvey, no party? Decision timeline as Ally McCoist has say

Bob MacIntyre celebrated his win in last year’s Alfred Dunhill Links Championship with partner Shannon Hartley, dad Dougie, sisters Gillian and Nicola and nieces Lottie and Penny placeholder image

Family man MacIntyre's baby privacy was rightly respected

Three fights broke out within the first few seconds of an ice hockey game between Canada and the USA last year (Picture: Minas Panagiotakis)placeholder image

Fighting on skates? I was doubtful about ice hockey but it won me over Lisa Simonis

Scotland players and officials parade in their kilts prior to kick off at the opening match of the 1998 World Cup against Brazil in Paris, France. (From left) Hugh Allan , Darren Jackson , Jonathan Gould, Tom Boyd , Stewart Hillis and Craig Burleyplaceholder image

Scotland World Cup kiltgate: SFA ditching national dress welcome move Alan Pattullo

The Tour de France is coming to Scotland in 2027 (Picture: Pascal Guyot)placeholder image

Scotland's welcome for Tour de France must be a tour de force Scotsman comment

Harvey Barnes won his only England cap in 2020 against Wales.placeholder image

Clarke and Tuchel should meet up at Newcastle v Man City Alan Pattullo

Angus Gunn, left, and Craig Gordon are vying for the Scotland No 1 spot.placeholder image

Scotland destiny unfolding for Gordon - with help from Villa Park Alan Pattullo

Exercising in a gym is one way to keep fit, but a brisk walk can have surprisingly beneficial effects too (Picture: Spencer Platt)placeholder image

Fresh evidence to support call for Scotland to be a 'sporting nation' Scotsman comment

Celtic have sacked Wilfried Nancy after just eight games in chargeplaceholder image

Celtic were told to let Nancy cook but he served up the inedible Mark Atkinson

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