17 h. ago Reece James makes honest admission about England's World Cup chances after Chelsea experience

Reece James experienced the brutal heat and humidity of the United States' summer during the Club World Cup with Chelsea and has called upon FIFA to make changes to the World Cup

Events

22 h. ago Billy Gilmour Scotland risk weighed up as reasoning behind being granted leave for Greece is revealed

Steven Naismith admits there was a temptation to take Gilmour to Turkey but Denmark chances trump all

Events

49 h. ago 3 ways Scotland boss Steve Clarke could look to replace the injured Billy Gilmour for crunch Greece clash

The Napoli midfielder has been ruled out with a groin injury and will miss World Cup qualifying clash vs Greece.

Economics

50 h. ago Connor Barron drafted into Scotland squad due to midfield injuries

Billy Gilmour has been ruled out of the clash with Greece.

Events

50 h. ago Scotland forced into World Cup change as Billy Gilmour ruled out of Greece clash

Lennon Miller and Ross McCrorie have been replaced by Connor Barron and Andy Irving

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51 h. ago Scotland to be battered by 14 hours of torrential rain & flooding as Met Office warning covers Glasgow & central belt

PARTS of Scotland are set to be lashed by torrential rain within the next 24 hours. The Met Office has issued a 14-hour yellow weather warning for areas of the west coast and central belt. The alert will be in force between 10am and midnight tomorrow. Southern Scotland will be worst affected by the downpours,...

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52 h. ago Scotland suffer triple injury blow as Rangers and West Ham duo called up after squad withdrawals

Two players in, two players out and another ruled out Greece match

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52 h. ago Billy Gilmour out of Scotland Word Cup qualifier in Greece as Steve Clarke adds two for Turkey training camp

Gilmour could still be fit for final match against Denmark as another pair withdraw from qualifying double header

Politics

3 d. ago Is it better to be occasionally brilliant or consistently good? Ask the Wallabies | Daniel Gallan

Australia show flashes of greatness, but costly collapses threaten the idea of a revival. They need to find their rhythmIs it better to be a consistently good team or an occasionally brilliant one? We’ll find out by the end of Australia’s European tour. But now, after a 26–19 loss to Italy in Udine – their second defeat in as many matches on this crucial trip – the answer seems obvious. Because despite the Wallabies’ flashes of brilliance throughout the Joe Schmidt era, their inability to deliver steadily could yet prove costly.At present, the Wallabies are ranked seventh on World Rugby’s charts. If that doesn’t change, the hosts of the 2027 World Cup will be drawn alongside one of the top six teams in the group phase. Even if they progress, Australia would likely face another stiff challenge at the first knockout stage. That’s not the kind of jeopardy a rugby nation of this pedigree should be flirting with. Continue reading...

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5 d. ago England squad announced: Jude Bellingham recalled as Alex Scott earns first call

Jude Bellingham has been recalled to the England squad for this month’s final 2026 World Cup qualifiers as one of five changes from head coach Thomas Tuchel.

Politics

6 d. ago Spotlight will fall on SNP's mismanagement if Police Scotland forced to cut 1,000 officers

Police Scotland should not have to pay the price of the SNP’s questionable spending decisions and over-budget projects

Events

6 d. ago McIlroy thanks PGA chief for Ryder Cup apology and questions LIV changes

McIlroy received apology over fan abuseEyes Dubai finale after ‘amazing 10 months’Calls LIV’s 72-hole shift ‘peculiar’ moveRory McIlroy says PGA of America chief executive Derek Sprague personally apologized for the abuse directed at him and his wife during Europe’s Ryder Cup triumph at Bethpage Black and that the gesture helped close the book on what had been a bruising week.“I got a lovely e-mail from Derek Sprague apologizing,” McIlroy told BBC Sport ahead of the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship. “Erica worked with Derek at the PGA of America back in the day, so we know Derek and his wife pretty well. He couldn’t have been more gracious or apologetic and he wrote us a lovely letter, which we really appreciated.” Continue reading...

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7 d. ago ‘It’s a nonsense’ – New Scotland home kit for World Cup 2026 ‘leaked’ as fans fume about controversial change

LET'S hope it's a good omen ahead of this month's crucial World Cup qualifying clashes. But one particular detail on a 'leaked' design for Scotland's Adidas new home kits has left some fans far from happy. Images which were widely shared online last night show what appears to be the new kit which Steve Clarke's...

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1 week ago Euan McColm: John Swinney abandoned women’s rights with cowardly reaction to Police Scotland action in trans protest case

First Minister had duty to intervene over treatment of For Women Scotland campaigner to keep ideology-driven force in check

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1 week ago John Swinney abandoned women’s rights with cowardly reaction to Police Scotland action in trans protest case

First Minister had duty to intervene over treatment of For Women Scotland campaigner to keep ideology-driven force in check

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1 week ago Alan Shearer left in no doubt about Arne Slot sack talk and has 'no sympathy' for him

Arne Slot made 10 changes to his Liverpool side for the Carabao Cup defeat by Crystal Palace, and Alan Shearer admits he will be under 'massive pressure' if they lose to Aston Villa

Politics

1 week ago Alejandro Garnacho blasted for arrogance as Chelsea star issued severe warning

Alejandro Garnacho has been warned about his behaviour by an Argentina legend, who believes he must make major changes if he wants to play at the 2026 World Cup

Events

1 week ago Arne Slot gives Liverpool reality check with blunt reminder of Alexander Isak injury

Arne Slot saw his much-changed Liverpool side crash out of the Carabao Cup and slammed the idea he had a huge squad to pick from as he underlined the injury risks

Events

1 week ago Former Liverpool star delivers reality check as Arne Slot sets unwanted record

Liverpool's losing run continued as they were dumped out of the Carabao Cup by Crystal Palace with Arne Slot's much changed side comfortably beaten at Anfield

Politics

1 week ago Mikel Arteta singles out two Arsenal youngsters after 'special' Brighton win

Arsenal beat Brighton with a much changed side to march on in the Carabao Cup with Max Dowman among the two teenagers who stood up and made a mark on Mikel Arteta

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