Banchory Sports Village officially opened after decades-long campaign
Residents of a north-east town will get their first opportunity to use new multi-million-pound sports facilities today, after nearly 30 years of campaigning to have them built.
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Cycle cafe sees surge of support after stars wade in to injunction row
Business is booming at the cycle cafe embroiled in a row with neighbours trying to stop clubs using the premises as a meeting point after some of Britain’s top cyclists leapt to its defence.
SPONSORED: The Solheim Cup to bring families to the fore
Pushchairs, storytelling and baby change areas are not often things you would associate with a world-class golf tournament but they are very much part of The Solheim Cup, billed to be the “most family-friendly golf event in history”.
High-profile former Dons to take to stage in Aberdeen
Two former Aberdeen FC stars will star in their own production at the city’s historic Tivoli Theatre next year.
William urges football fans to take care of mental health
The Duke of Cambridge has called on football fans across the country to look after their mental health so they can be “match fit” as he kicked off a new campaign at Wembley.
Rail chiefs urged to consider adding extra trains for travelling Dons fans
Rail chiefs are being urged to lay on more trains for north-east football supporters to further boost the Scottish game.
Watch as man sets world record for fastest hole of golf
Thomas Detry, a professional golfer from Belgium, has taken the Guinness World Records title for fastest hole of golf played by an individual.
Harry launches £40m sport fundraising campaign with Anthony Joshua
The Duke of Sussex said he has seen lives “not just changed but saved through sport” as he launched a fundraising campaign for deprived youngsters with star boxer Anthony Joshua.
Home favourite Rory McIlroy misses out amid Open comeback attempt
One Northern Ireland golf fan summed up Rory McIlroy’s unpredictability as the mercurial home favourite’s comeback fell agonisingly short.
Lisbon Lion goalscorer’s boots sold for £18,000 at auction
Football boots worn by Tommy Gemmell in Celtic’s 1967 European Cup final win have sold for £18,000 at auction.
Elaine Farquharson-Black: I know that the skills needed to succeed in sport are extremely valuable in business
Everything you need is already within you.
Rain not spoiling the party as golf’s Open returns to Portrush
The rain hammered down and the home hero’s victory chances were washed away but nothing was about to spoil the Portrush party on the Open’s historic return.
Martin Gilbert: Business and sport are natural bed-fellows, even complementary
I’ve often remarked on the close parallels between business and sport, two competitive fields of endeavour that severely test the character of participants but offer glittering prizes for success.
Duncan Sinclair: Innovate, change cultures and drive success with elite performance
No matter how good you get, you can always get better. That’s the exciting part.
The Lunch: The potential contribution sports can make to the local economy
With football alone contributing more than £200 million directly into the Scottish economy, according to a 2018 Uefa report, sport is big business.
Corporate backing as north-east’s first gay-inclusive rugby club continues to grow
The north-east’s first gay-inclusive rugby club have received backing from a leading opticians as it works to build up its squad.
Aberdeen graduate highlights barriers preventing young women from taking up sport
A former Aberdeen youth worker is at the forefront of a national effort to break down the barriers preventing young women from getting involved in sport.
Thousands flock to Forres to mark 91st annual Forres Highland Games, including a stag party from Edinburgh
A Moray town was in the festival spirit and greeted hundreds of visitors on Saturday for the 91st annual Forres Highland Games.
Harris tennis court one of best in the world
Move over, Wimbledon, there is a new court in town.
Influential and well-known football referee Robbie Harrold remembered as ‘true gentleman’
A football referee and “true gentleman” who dedicated more than 50 years of his life to the beautiful game has died aged 80.
Two Moray coastal rowing clubs to take part in world championship event this weekend
Two Moray rowing clubs will be competing against the best in the world at a week-long festival this weekend.
Cricket fan turns up to India vs Pakistan match in Manchester on horseback
A cricket fan has travelled in style to the India vs Pakistan match on Sunday at Manchester’s Old Trafford.
Double helping of Highland Games events in north-east this weekend
Fans of Highland Games events are in for a double helping of entertainment this weekend as a pair of the traditional celebrations are held in the north-east.
Murals of female footballers created across the UK ahead of Women’s World Cup
Ahead of the Women’s World Cup beginning on Friday, murals depicting female football players have been created in locations spanning the UK.
Scots ‘could not be prouder’ of women’s football team ahead of World Cup
Scots could not be more proud of the women’s national football team as they gear up for the World Cup, MSPs have been told.
Martin Compston leads call for volunteers to help at Hampden’s Euro 2020 matches
Line Of Duty star Martin Compston has called on the “Scottish football family” to step up, with volunteers needed for Euro 2020.
Initiative to cut single-use plastic at golf’s Scottish Open
A new initiative at Scotland’s national golf open aims to cut the use of plastic water bottles by up to 80%.
Fraserburgh teen reserve for Scotland under 16s basketball squad helps with fundraising
A Fraserburgh teen and her teammates have launched a crowdfunder to compete in a European basketball competition.
In Pictures: Liverpool fans line streets for heroes’ homecoming parade
Thousands of Liverpool fans took to the city’s streets on Sunday to welcome home their heroes following their Champions League victory over Tottenham in Madrid.
Judy Murray inducted into university’s sports hall of fame
Tennis coach Judy Murray is one of three new additions to the University of Edinburgh’s sports hall of fame.
Thousands of youngsters cheered on by sporting heroes at Aberdeen event
More than 1,500 youngsters were cheered on by world-class sports stars at a special event in the north-east yesterday.
Celtic FC voice ‘regret and sorrow’ for victims of paedophile
Celtic Football Club has expressed its “regret and sorrow” to those affected by the actions of paedophile James McCafferty.