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.
Sport
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.
Do you have the bottle to run whisky-themed marathon?
Registration for one of Speyside's premier sporting events has now opened, with locals and visitors from around the world invited to take part.
Rise in number of women participating in sport across Scotland
The number of Scottish women participating in sports has risen by 24% over the last four years, analysis has indicated.
Thousands of children encouraged into water by swimming programme
A swimming programme backed by Commonwealth champion Duncan Scott has helped thousands of children into the pool.
Kirsty Deans’ dream season: Fantastic 2018 for The Press & Journal’s Sports Personality of the Year
There has never been a time when Kirsty Deans wasn’t in love with sport, from the days when she dragged her father, Kenny and sister, Lindsay, out for games at their Kingussie home.
How sports stars are celebrating Christmas
It’s a time for merriment and celebrations – and plenty of sports stars seem to agree.
Impressive Cardiff win sees Elgin featherweight Aidan Stephen aiming for big time
Elgin featherweight MMA fighter Aidan Stephen is aiming for more success in the new year following his winning Cage Warriors debut last weekend.
Neil Drysdale: Scots and English up for the cups
Any year which ends in an odd number automatically means there is no World Cup or European Championships in football or Olympics or Commonwealth Games in the wider sporting spectrum.
Be prepared for some rough and tumble with Grampian Flyers wheelchair basketball team
Jamie Williams has an infectious smile – you can’t help but beam back as he makes a cheeky quip.
Caley Thistle striker Nathan Austin avoids driving ban after speeding offence
An Inverness Caledonian Thistle player narrowly avoided a driving ban yesterday over a speeding offence.
Former Caley Thistle player jailed for road rage attack on woman
A former Inverness Caledonian Thistle player convicted of a road rage attack on a female friend after she accidentally crashed into his car has been jailed for nine months.
Basketball fans kept in Strasbourg arena sing national anthem in solidarity
More than 5,000 spectators at a basketball game in Strasbourg sang together in tribute to victims of a shooting in the city that killed three people.
Clinical Cove cruise to semi-final place after defeating Huntly
Cove Rangers will be in Thursday’s Highland League Cup semi-final draw after comfortably defeating Huntly 5-0 at Balmoral Stadium on Saturday afternoon.
Ross County a point adrift of Ayr United ahead of top-of the-table encounter
Ross County squandered the opportunity to reclaim top spot in the Championship on a frustrating afternoon as they relinquished the lead against Queen of the South.
Dons floored as St Johnstone claim victory at Pittodrie
Reality bit hard for the Dons as St Johstone completed a dramatic smash-and-grab to claim all three points at Pittodrie.
Trip to Ayr United all the more vital after Queen of the South draw, says Ross County winger Josh Mullin
Ross County winger Josh Mullin feels squandering the opportunity to return to the top of the Championship makes Saturday’s trip to leaders Ayr United all the more vital.
More than 34,000 teddy bears thrown onto hockey rink in world record toy donation
Thousands of teddy bears and other soft toys were thrown onto an ice rink during a Hershey Bears hockey match, to be donated to local charities.
Head of north-east officials calls for action on hostility to referees
The head of the north-east rugby referees organisation has sent a letter to clubs in the region, voicing concern at increasing abuse of whistlers from a “wide cross-section” of people on and off the pitch.