63 m. ago Revulsion with Westminster will push Scotland to independence, Swinney to say

John Swinney will address the last SNP conference ahead of next year’s election.

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63 m. ago Coral reefs, ice sheets and Amazon rainforest approaching a tipping point due to global heating, report says

Unless global heating is reduced to 1.2C ‘as fast as possible’, warm water coral reefs will not remain ‘at any meaningful scale’, a report by 160 scientists from 23 countries warnsSign up for climate and environment editor Adam Morton’s free Clear Air newsletter hereThe earth has reached its first catastrophic tipping point linked to greenhouse gas emissions, with warm water coral reefs now facing a long-term decline and risking the livelihoods of hundreds of millions of people, according to a new report.The report from scientists and conservationists warns the world is also “on the brink” of reaching other tipping points, including the dieback of the Amazon, the collapse of major ocean currents and the loss of ice sheets.Sign up to get climate and environment editor Adam Morton’s Clear Air column as a free newsletter Continue reading...

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2 h. ago NFL.com Updates Broncos' Playoff Chances After Ugly Jets Win in London

NFL.com Updates Broncos' Playoff Chances After Ugly Jets Win in London  Sports Illustrated

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2 h. ago Steve Clarke left with Scotland 'head scratcher' as he lifts lid on Ben Gannon

Clarke disappointed with Belarus performance as he racks up record match

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2 h. ago Protesters clash with police in Ecuador amid nationwide strike over fuel prices

Crowds were protesting a spike in fuel prices in Ecuador’s capital of Quito, burning tires, blocking roads and facing off against police officers who reacted with volleys of tear gas

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3 h. ago McTominay and Adams strike as dismal Scotland edge out Belarus and seal playoff slot

Someone within Hampden Park had the temerity to blast Freed From Desire over the public address system at full time. A song normally reserved for euphoric moments only just drowned out the jeers that met a Scotland victory. People just want more and more? Too right they do.Steve Clarke and his players edged closer to the World Cup with this win. It was just that a return to that scene for the first time since 1998 felt a million miles away as the Scots limped and laboured past Belarus. “We know we have got to be better, man,” admitted Scott McTominay. The Napoli midfielder was even more profound as he scored Scotland’s second; latter word “me” and the first a rhyme with “duck.” McTominay’s lack of celebrations perfectly depicted Scotland’s messy night. Continue reading...

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3 h. ago Scotland bag World Cup playoff spot as Denmark demolition tees up Hampden shootout for the ages

We now know Scotland can't finish lower than second in World Cup qualifying Group C as top spot becomes a two-way battle

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4 h. ago Scotland struggle in jittery Hampden as Belarus threaten to derail World Cup bid

Victory is all that matters - but it was a hard night for Clarke and fans

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4 h. ago ‘I cringe when people say performance doesn’t matter if Scotland are winning – if we don’t improve we’ll get found out’

THERE haven’t been this many bullets dodged since Keanu Reeves defied gravity in The Matrix. All those chances Greece missed on Thursday night. A potentially catastrophic Belarus equaliser here chalked off for the flimsiest of fouls. Those many, many occasions on both nights when we were so, so, easy to carve open. If Steve Clarke...

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4 h. ago Jets Defense Makes Big Strides, Nearly Provides the Winning Edge in London

Jets Defense Makes Big Strides, Nearly Provides the Winning Edge in London  New York Jets

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4 h. ago Steve Clarke pulls no punches despite slender Scotland win: ‘Really disappointed’

Home wins over Greece and Belarus in the October double-header mean the Scots have 10 points from 12

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4 h. ago Steve Clarke reads Scotland stars the riot act and pulls no punches over one of the worst displays of his 72 game reign

Clarke surpassed Craig Brown’s record for games as Scotland gaffer but couldn’t hide his feelings at the end

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4 h. ago Belarus match was supposed to be my Scotland record breaker – instead it could be my worst EVER, says Steve Clarke

STEVE CLARKE admits the 2-1 win over Belarus was his WORST experience as Scotland boss. Clarke hit a landmark 72 matches in charge in the World Cup qualifier. But his team were BOOED off the park after the nerve-racking performance and narrow victory. He said: “I’m really disappointed - really, really disappointed. “It’s possibly as...

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4 h. ago 26 great pics of Scotland fans and some famous faces during the 2

Here are 26 of the best fan photos from Scotland’s 2-1 win over Belarus in the World Cup qualifying clash at Hampden Park.

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5 h. ago Legendary hard man Scott Brown sent off in CHARITY MATCH with Celtic ace fuming as ref gives him a cheeky wave

SCOTT BROWN is three years retired but his notorious warrior spirit is still burning red hot. The former Scotland hard man was so furious with a penalty being awarded against him that his protests got him sent off - in a CHARITY MATCH. Brown was part of the star-studded crew of Celtic legends who faced...

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5 h. ago ‘We know we’ve got to be better’ – Stars reveal Steve Clarke’s rage at sloppy display as Scotland struggle past Belarus

SCOTLAND remain on course to qualify for next year’s World Cup after tonight’s 2-1 home win over Belarus. But the players themselves admitted afterwards that Steve Clarke's side will need to play miles better if they’re to achieve that goal. The Scots had been fortunate in coming from behind to beat Greece at Hampden on...

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5 h. ago Penn State fire James Franklin after disastrous collapse – and with coach owed nearly $50m

Preseason No 2 team have suffered series of lossesCoach’s contract was guaranteed through 2031James Franklin is out at Penn State. The school fired their longtime head coach on Sunday, less than 24 hours after a 22-21 home loss to Northwestern all but ended whatever remote chance the preseason No 2 team had of reaching the College Football Playoff.Terry Smith will serve as the interim head coach for the rest of the season for the Nittany Lions (3-3, 0-3 Big Ten), who began the year with hopes of winning the national title only to have those hopes evaporate by early October amid a string of losses, each one more stinging than the last. Continue reading...

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5 h. ago Scotland ride luck against Belarus to take another step towards World Cup qualification

Scotland 2-1 Belarus: VAR came to the Scots’ rescue twice as they escaped embarrassment at the hands of the world’s 100th-ranked nation

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5 h. ago Scotland shred nerves as horrible watch stops Tartan Army hearts at Hampden – five talking points

Che Adams and Scott McTominay on target as Steve Clarke's side make life difficult against Belarus

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5 h. ago Scotland player ratings against Belarus: 7/10 star men, talisman bursts into life but others struggle

Marks out of ten for Scotland players involved in win over Belarus

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