2 h. ago JJ Spaun lauds ‘fairytale ending’ after killing Robert MacIntyre’s US Open dream

The American’s stellar finish at Oakmont robbed MacIntyre of the chance to become Scotland’s first major champion since 1999.

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5 h. ago College unveils Oasis masterclass for fans ahead of reunion tour

Glasgow Clyde College said the class will help the band Live Forever by introducing the next generation of gig-goers to the group.

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6 h. ago Rangers takeover crew handed ringing SFA endorsement as American dream can be good for Scottish football

Andrew Cavenah and the 49ers investors were given the green light to take charge at Ibrox and it wasn't a tough decision

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7 h. ago Mikel Arteta makes decision on two Arsenal players leaving this summer

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta wants a top quality striker to boost his team's title hopes next season but there are also set to be outgoings before the 2025-26 campaign kicks off

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7 h. ago Heavy rain halts play at US Open with overnight leader Sam Burns still ahead

Play was suspended after a storm arrived in the Pittsburgh area.

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11 h. ago Finn Russell savours Bath win as he looks forward to Lions test

Fly-half relishes end to his 10-year wait for a league title before switching focus to British & Irish Lions challengeHad Handré Pollard done his homework he might have known what was coming. For Finn Russell has previous with intercepts when attacking Twickenham’s south stand. It was playing that way that he picked off Owen Farrell’s pass before streaking clear in the madcap 38-38 draw between England and Scotland in 2019. And he was at it again on Saturday, coming up with the decisive moment in Bath’s dogged Premiership final victory over Leicester.On this occasion he did not finish off the try himself – you suspect he probably could have – instead flinging a nonchalant pass inside to the onrushing Max Ojomoh. In a final short on champagne moments, it put the fizz in Bath’s performance, extending their lead to 20-7 before a second penalty of the match proved pivotal in ensuring the 29-year wait for a Premiership title was over. Continue reading...

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11 h. ago ‘A special moment’: Russell revels in Bath glory as focus turns to Lions

Fly-half relishes end to his 10-year wait for a league title before homing in on British & Irish Lions challengeHad Handrè Pollard done his homework he might have known what was coming – for Finn Russell has previous with intercepts when attacking Twickenham’s south stand. It was playing that way that he picked off Owen Farrell’s pass before streaking clear in the madcap 38-38 draw between England and Scotland in 2019. And he was at it again on Saturday, coming up with the decisive moment in Bath’s dogged Premiership final victory over Leicester.On this occasion he did not finish off the try himself – you suspect he probably could have – instead flinging a nonchalant pass inside to the onrushing Max Ojomoh. In a final short on champagne moments, it put the fizz in Bath’s performance, extending their lead to 20-7 before a second penalty of the match proved pivotal in ensuring the 29-year wait for a Premiership title was over. Continue reading...

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11 h. ago Man United know their next five transfers amid Hugo Ekitike interest and Arsenal boost

The latest Manchester United transfer news as Ruben Amorim's transfer business rests heavily on Jason Wilcox's hopeful masterclass.

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13 h. ago Royal Navy’s newest warship takes to water for first time in Scotland

HMS Venturer made its debut on the River Forth after four years of construction.

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13 h. ago Beat the heat with Sleek Jialexin Bladeless Personal Fan, now 43% off on Amazon

Stay cool on the go with the sleek Jialexin Bladeless Personal Fan, now £20.69 on Amazon with 43% off

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14 h. ago Scottish city is home to one of the most popular place for a walk this summer, according to TikTok

Scotland ranks three times in the UK’s top ten walks as TikTok’s ‘hot girl walk’ trend booms

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14 h. ago Man dies and girl, eight, injured after horror blaze breaks out at four

Police officers spotted the fire tearing through the property on the corner of Scott Street and South Street, Perth, while they were patrolling the area at around 1.50am yesterday.

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15 h. ago Transfer news LIVE! Arsenal hijack Chelsea deal; Man Utd get Gyokeres boost; Liverpool latest

Clubs stepping up transfer moves ahead of window re-opening on Monday

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15 h. ago Scottish town with unique attractions named country's top spot for family travel

Falkirk has been named Scotland’s top family destination in a new LNER study of 71 UK towns and cities

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15 h. ago Trump, Netanyahu and Khamenei – three angry old men who could get us all killed | Simon Tisdall

Whether inept, driven by survival or corrupt, they are unfit to lead their countries, let alone make decisions that imperil the whole worldThis was not inevitable. This is a war Israel chose. It could have been prevented. Diplomatic talks were ongoing when the bombers took off for Iran. Israel’s continuing, illegal, unjustified airstrikes are unlikely to achieve their stated aim – permanently ending Tehran’s presumed efforts to build nuclear weapons – and may accelerate it. They must stop now. Likewise, Iran must halt its retaliation immediately and drop its escalatory threats to attack US and UK bases.This conflict is not limited, as was the case last year, to tit-for-tat exchanges and “precision strikes” on a narrow range of military targets. It’s reached a wholly different level. Potentially nothing is off the table. Civilians are being killed on both sides. Leaders are targets. The rhetoric is out of control. With Israel fighting on several fronts, and Iran’s battered regime bac...

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16 h. ago Kevin De Bruyne remains a superstar despite his understated arrival at Napoli | Nicky Bandini

The Belgian remains a superstar despite his age and will be a huge boost to Conte, Lukaku and McTominayKevin De Bruyne’s move to Napoli this week felt understated: one of the finest players of a generation switching clubs for the first time in a decade, to little fanfare. The arranging of his medical in Rome, not Naples, played a part, avoiding the crowds that would have turned out to greet him. A handful of fans still found a way to be there when he arrived at the Villa Stuart clinic, 140 miles from their team’s home ground.Confirmation of his move came first from the Italian team’s owner, Aurelio De Laurentiis, who posted a picture to social media of them sat side-by-side in director’s chairs. “Welcome Kevin!” were the accompanying words. Continue reading...

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16 h. ago Underdogs to top dogs: Kevin De Bruyne’s arrival signals new era for Napoli | Nicky Bandini

The Belgian remains a superstar despite his age and will be a huge boost to Conte, Lukaku and McTominayKevin De Bruyne’s move to Napoli this past week felt understated: one of the finest players of a generation switching clubs for the first time in a decade, to little fanfare. The arranging of his medical in Rome, not Naples, played a part, avoiding the crowds that would have turned out to greet him. A handful of fans still found a way to be there when he arrived at the Villa Stuart clinic, 140 miles from their team’s home ground.Confirmation of his move came first from the Italian team’s owner, Aurelio De Laurentiis, who posted a picture to social media of them sat side-by-side in director’s chairs. “Welcome Kevin!” were the accompanying words. Continue reading...

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16 h. ago BBC examining plans that could lead to US consumers paying for its journalism

Corporation has been targeting audiences across the Atlantic as it tries to shore up revenue streamsSenior BBC figures are examining plans that would lead to American consumers paying to access its journalism, as the broadcaster looks to the US to boost its fragile finances.The corporation, which is facing fierce competition from streamers and falling licence fee income, has been targeting US audiences as it attempts to increase its commercial revenues outside the UK. Continue reading...

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16 h. ago Man United get surprise Viktor Gyokeres boost as transfer saga takes another twist

The very latest Manchester United transfer news amid speculation around Sporting CP star Viktor Gyokeres.

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16 h. ago Seven great Scottish day trips near Glasgow to make the most of summer

With summer approaching, it’s a great time to plan a day trip or weekend escape from Glasgow to somewhere new and scenic

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