7 h. ago Youngsters from Wishaw high school return from annual sports event with impressive haul of medals

St Aidan's S1 to S3 pupils were outstanding in their competitions.

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3 d. ago PE teacher aces testing London Marathon to raise nearly £3k for St Andrew's Hospice

Andrew Kennedy, 26, defied an injury suffered a few weeks before the event to complete the race in an impressive three hours, one minute and 15 seconds - and raise £2900 for the Airdrie charity.

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8 d. ago Soccer Aid's most memorable moments from Jose Mourinho's dark arts on Olly Murs, Sam Allardyce wrestling a One Direction star and THAT Tommy Fury throw in

As kick-off edges closer in the latest edition of the annual match, Mail Sport looks back at some of the best moments Soccer Aid has produced over the years.

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2 w. ago Aldi Scotland awards £6,500 to sports clubs across North East, Highlands and Islands

Aldi Scotland has invested £6,500 in seven local sports clubs across the North East, Highlands and Islands as part of its annual Scottish Sport Fund initiative.

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4 w. ago World Club Cup launch tosses away decades of European rugby history | Robert Kitson

Every four years, event will replace the Champions Cup knockout stages in announcement made earlier than intendedSome people are never satisfied. They firmly believe that if things are constantly tweaked there is a better chance of staying relevant. In certain areas of retail they are right. Years ago, on a dusty pavement in India, I once encountered a man selling second-hand false teeth from a small wooden table. I think of him whenever people lament the size of their annual bonus or their boss’s failure to appreciate them.Sport, though, is rarely that simple. While you don’t want to end up miles behind the curve, retaining an element of familiarity is crucial. Supporters love the comfort blanket of their favourite local team, the club colours their parents wore, the same time-honoured songs and competitions. It rarely pays to confuse your existing audience or, worse, to announce that things that should matter hugely are now as sexy as 30-year-old dentures. Continue reading...

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4 w. ago Lanark Swimming Club stars make a splash in Manchester with medal haul

The youngsters were in fine form for their club

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