International star Cross to bolster Shire squad
Aberdeenshire CC have gained a boost with the confirmation that international star Matthew Cross will play for the Mannofield club at the start of the new league season.
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ScotRail to add extra carriages for big weekend of sport
ScotRail has announced it will add extra carriages to hundreds of trains this weekend as it prepares for a big weekend of sport.
Laws could be tightened to tackle football fan disorder: minister
Scottish Justice Secretary Humza Yousaf has vowed action to improve fan behaviour at football grounds after a pyrotechnic was thrown on to the pitch during St Mirren’s game against Celtic.
Ex-footballers mentor young people in bid to create unity on and off pitch
A football initiative aimed at creating “unity” among young people has been backed by former professionals.
Football bosses must take ‘right action’ over racist chanting – Harry Kane
England football captain Harry Kane has said it is vital that the sport’s leaders take the right action over racism as he collected his MBE from Buckingham Palace.
Moray woman with chronic illness raising money for an Elgin athletics track by losing weight
A Moray woman with ME has taken part in a weight-loss challenge for a year to raise funds for an athletics track in Elgin.
CCTV appeal after man injured following Aberdeen v Rangers match
Police have released CCTV images of a football fan they want to trace after a man was injured following a Scottish Cup fixture.
Pregnancy takes Tokyo Olympics off the table, triathlete Helen Jenkins says
Double world triathlon champion Helen Jenkins has said that competing at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics is probably now “off the table” as she is 32 weeks’ pregnant.
Action needed now to secure Murray brothers’ legacy in tennis, says mother
More investment in tennis is needed now if Andy and Jamie Murray are to leave a lasting legacy for the sport, their mother has said.
‘Come clean’ on impacts of Sport Aberdeen cuts, say city council opposition
Calls were yesterday made for the council to "come clean" over whether any sports facilities in the city will close as a result of major funding cuts.
Cheltenham Festival 2019: All the best pictures from Ladies Day
As day two of The Cheltenham Festival gets under way, here are some of the best pictures from Ladies Day.
Aberdeen youngsters get guide to Japan from martial arts expert
An award-winning martial arts trainer with more than five decades of experience has shared his stories with Aberdeen schoolchildren.
Cycling tour series to return to Aberdeen in May
Some of the world’s greatest cyclists will once again get into gear and race through the streets of Aberdeen when the celebrated OVO Energy Tour Series returns to the city.
Brits have formula for winning
Three F1 drivers that UK fans can wave the flag for, says Vicki Butler-Henderson.
Video: Neil Lennon’s first press conference as Celtic manager
Neil Lennon is to take charge of Celtic on an interim basis until the end of the season after Brendan Rodgers completed his move to Leicester City.
Scientists predict marathon record will go below two hours in 2032
The first time a runner goes below the two-hour mark during a marathon is expected to be in 2032, according to scientific predictions.
Derek McInnes looking for home improvement
Aberdeen manager Derek McInnes has challenged his players to reproduce their away form at home as they bid to close the gap on Rangers in the Premiership.
Campaigners demand timetable for ending sponsorship deals with alcohol brands
Health campaigners are calling on the Government to fix a “clear timetable” for outlawing alcohol sponsorship in the sports and music industry.
Caley Thistle exhibit little of attacking intent displayed in midweek Scottish Cup tie
Caley Thistle were below par in losing to Dunfermline and missing a chance to further cement a place in the Championship play-off places.
Dons footballer Dominic Ball sings praises of star striker Sam Cosgrove
It seems it is not just the Aberdeen fans who are tipping their star striker Sam Cosgrove to win the Ballon d’Or.
Moray MP supports improved opportunities for women in sport
Moray MP Douglas Ross has pledged his support for a new campaign that is encouraging more women to get involved in football.
Dons ‘need to bridge the gap with Celtic to be successful’
Gothenburg Great John McMaster feels Aberdeen have to bridge the gap to Celtic and start winning trophies.
Fresh search for plane carrying missing footballer Emiliano Sala to begin
A fresh search for the plane that was carrying missing Cardiff City footballer Emiliano Sala is set to begin this morning.
Search for plane carrying missing footballer Emiliano Sala to begin on Sunday
A privately-funded search for the plane that was carrying missing Cardiff City footballer Emiliano Sala is set to begin on Sunday morning.
Aberdeen writer sees book jump to top spot on Amazon bestsellers
An Aberdeen man has seen huge success with his debut fitness book.
Ross County send Motherwell crashing out of the Scottish Cup on their home turf
This was a highly satisfying afternoon for Ross County as they sent last season’s Scottish Cup finalists crashing out of the competition on their own turf.
Dons left rueing their spurned opportunities as they draw with Stenhousemuir
Aberdeen were left with faces as red as their shirts after being held by Stenhousemuir at Pittodrie in the Scottish Cup.
Sports pitches boost for Aberdeenshire communities
In line with Aberdeenshire Council’s New Year drive to improve sports provision in the region, councillors yesterday gave two north-east communities a seasonal boost.
If this is the end for Andy Murray, he went out with a fabulous flourish
The words “Thank You Andy Murray” were emblazoned on the big screens at the Australian Open on Monday.
LIVE UPDATES: Andy Murray battles for career at Australian Open
Andy Murray has lost the opening two sets of his first-round match at the Australian Open — in what could be his last ever appearance as a professional player.
Caley Jags fail to heed warnings as missed chances come back to haunt them
New Year, same old story.
Walking netball in Keith a huge success
The walking netball trial sessions that took place in Keith last year have been so successful that they will continue in 2019.