7 h. ago Scotland's curlers hoping for bumper Ayrshire crowd ahead of crucial match

Scotland's Hugh Nibloe and Charlotte McKenna are hoping for a bumper crowd as they take on Spain for a place in the quarter-finals of the World Wheelchair Mixed Doubles Curling Championships.

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7 d. ago Maro Itoje urges England to prioritise victory over big points haul against Italy

England retain slim hope of winning Six NationsItoje: ‘It’s not going to be a straightforward game’Maro Itoje has called on his England side to put Italy to the sword on Sunday before worrying about a bumper points haul that could boost their hopes of clinching the Six Nations title.England go in search of a third straight victory of this year’s championship and are hot favourites to do so, having never lost to the Azzurri. Both their recent victories, against France and Scotland, were secured by a solitary point, however, with question marks raised over their clunky attack. Continue reading...

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7 d. ago Scotland star admits 'I need to do better' after failing to score with nine attempts in crucial match

Frustration for Scot after last 16 first leg clash

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1 week ago David Pipe dealt huge Cheltenham Festival blow as major British fancy ruled out

The exciting Windbeneathmywings was Britain’s best hope of winning the Weatherbys Champion Bumper since 2016 but has suffered a setback in training

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2 w. ago Dumfries and Galloway curlers to represent Scotland on the world stage

Grant Hardie, Hammy McMillan Jnr and Bobby Lammie have been chosen for the men's competition with Sophie Jackson heading to the women's event.

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3 w. ago Chelsea set clear target as Enzo Maresca declares Champions League ambition

The Blues visit Aston Villa on Saturday in a match that could be crucial for reaching the top four

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3 w. ago Win or Lose review – at points this feels set to be a Pixar classic

The animation studio’s softball series is occasionally tender and wise, with moments that are rich and funny – even if the characters don’t get enough airtimeEveryone you meet is fighting a battle you know nothing about. It’s a cliche because it’s true, and it could be the motto for Pixar’s best creations – its animations have revealed the hidden feelings of toys, monsters, even cars. That idea powers Win or Lose, the studio’s latest TV series – and in the moments where it commits to its ethos fully, it delivers a powerful appeal for empathy with a knowing smile.We watch the Pickles, a middle-school kids’ softball team led by blustering dad-coach Dan (Will Forte), as they play a crucial match. They win! Thus they have the chance to play in the state championship seven days later, which is as scary as it is exciting. That is the foundation every instalment is built on. Like a sporting version of multiple-perspective arthouse classic Rashomon, we keep replaying the same week’s events ...

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