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The Hibs players celebrate their win over Hearts.

Hibs shed Hearts Hampden baggage and get much-needed boost

Questions are being asked of Celtic.

Falkirk-Celtic notebook: Telling Sutton comments and duff magic wand

Bob MacIntyre is missing the season-ending DP World Tour Championship at Jumeirah Golf Estates for the first time since making his debut in 2019

MacIntyre makes call on season-ending DP World Tour Championship

Marc Warren embraces his caddie, Nkosikhona Seme, after holing a birdie putt on the 18th green on day four of the Grand Final at Club de Golf Alcanada in Mallorca

Warren conjures up some Mallorcan magic to get back on DP World Tour

Scot secures seat back at top table after brilliant back nine in final round of Grand Final in Mallo...

‘No regrets’: Scotland hooker's New Zealand route after academy snub

I wouldn't have done it any other way, says Stephen

Mike Blair is returning to face Scotland as New Zealand's attack coach.

Townsend’s one-time heir apparent comes home to try to outwit Scotland

‘It'll be strange seeing him in opposition coaching box’ says head coach

Scotland squad: McTominay, Adams, major injury and Gauld option Mark Atkinson

Mark Atkinson

Nico Raskin's pride at Hampden captaincy + unfinished trophy business

Belgian opens up on his hunger for trophies, summer uncertainty and why he is desperate to make Dece...

O'Neill tells Celtic new players to 'cope' as post-mortem begins

Manager believes players have to handle pressure of representing champions

Rangers defender James Penrice lets out an exhale of emotion after providing the assist for Ryan Naderi's match-winner against Aberdeen

Why Rangers must turn cup semi-final heroics into platform for success

John Higgins has a huge match against old rival Mark Williams.

Tuesday at the International Championship Snooker 2026 Fourth Round

Hibs heroes Martin Boyle and Joe Newell take centre stage after the win over Hearts at Hampden.

Hibs bullish over Rangers as Hearts boss enters uncharted territory

Aberdeen defender Jack Milne (L) grapples with Rangers striker Kevin Kelsy

Milne delivers honest insight into Aberdeen struggles

Football

Ethan Ross opens the scoring for Falkirk against Celtic.

Unconvincing Celtic fail to stretch away from Rangers

Champions fall at Falkirk Stadium as McGlynn’s men shine

Graeme Macpherson

Rangers' Ryan Naderi celebrates with Nicolas Raskin (L) at full time after his winning goal in the 1-0 victory over Aberdeen in the Premier Sports Cup semi-final at Hampden. (Photo by Ross Parker / SNS Group)

Rangers obligation met as Aberdeen give manager stay of execution

Haissem Hassan hopes to feature less from the bench and more from the start for Celtic.

Hassan aims to improve Celtic defensive work - and dinner times

Edinburgh Rugby trio called into Scotland squad - and McKay also joins Graham Bean

Graham Bean

Rangers manager Derek McInnes (right) and Aberdeen manager Stephen Robinson embrace after the Premier Sports Cup semi-final at Barclays Hampden, Glasgow.

Robinson says Aberdeen defied expectations amid praise for 23 y/o

Jamie McGrath and Joe Newell celebrate Hibs' win over Hearts.

Hibs create Hampden history and set up final showdown against Rangers

Rangers goal scorer Ryan Naderi celebrates with supporters at full-time after his decisive strike against Aberdeen

Rangers hero Naderi on his knack for scoring and trophy mission

Rangers manager Derek McInnes (centre) celebrates with players Findlay Curtis and Olwethu Makhanya at full time after the 1-0 win over Aberdeen at Hampden. (Photo by Rob Casey / SNS Group)

McInnes highlights a Rangers issue amid relief over semi-final victory

Rangers captain Nicolas Raskin (L) and Aberdeen captain Kevin isbet (R) with the match officials ahead of the Premier Sports Cup Semi-Final

Rangers v Aberdeen ratings: 8/10 chief tormentor make decisive impact

Luke McCowan's last Celtic match was against Rangers in September.

Celtic hold talks with frozen-out Luke McCowan - 'he's not to blame'

Duncan Ferguson earned a point in his first match in charge of Glentoran.

How Duncan Ferguson fared on Glentoran debut against league leaders

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Rugby Union

Head coach Sean Everitt felt Edinburgh were "erratic" in their 31-12 defeat by Benetton in Treviso.

Edinburgh suffer first URC defeat after 'unusual and erratic' display

Jamie Ritchie was seen in a knee brace after Glasgow Warriors' win over Lions.

Ritchie hit with major Scotland injury blow as Warriors confirm fears

Finn Russell during a Scotland training session at the Oriam, in Edinburgh, on October 26, 2026.

Finn Russell opens up on Eddie Hearn, All Blacks and 100th cap

Warriors' Ollie Smith scores the match-winning try.

Scotland dealt significant injury worry as Glasgow dig in for win

Edinburgh's Matt Currie in action during the win over the Lions in the United Rugby Championship match at Hive Stadium.

‘Prove something’: Overlooked Edinburgh players can make their point

Dave Butcher has been appointed head coach of Scotland Women.

Butcher named Scotland Women head coach despite run of defeats

Duhan van der Merwe, left, will play for Edinburgh against Benetton but Darcy Graham will sit this one out.

Graham sits out but van der Merwe returns in Edinburgh history bid

Golf

Marc Warren pictured on day three of the Grand Final on the HotelPlanner Tour at Club de Golf Alcanada in Mallorca

Warren ready to embrace 'crazy thoughts' in last-day card battle

Paul Lawrie in action during day two of the Portugal Legends Championship at Pinheirinho

Lawrie leads outright in Portugal in search of first win since 2022

Matthew Southgate acknowledges the crowd on the 18th green on day two of the Grand Final at Club de Golf Alcanada

DP World Tour card contender doubles up as football club chairman

Scott Drummond in action during the first round of the Portugal Legends Championship on the Legends Tour

Scottish golfer equals birdie world record to set Portugal pace

Other Sport

Lilah Fear and Lewis Gibson failed to live up to expectations in Milan (Fabrizio Carabelli/PA)

Could Scottish ice dancers win gold in open post-Olympics field?

Wu Yize is the International Championship defending champion.

International Championship Snooker 2026: Prize money, schedule, watch

Kyren Wilson is hoping to claim the Northern Ireland Open crown today.

Northern Ireland Open Snooker 2026 Today: Sunday final schedule

Luke Littler is hoping to claim one of the few titles he's not already won.

European Championship Darts 2026 Today: Sunday order of play

Mark Williams is hoping to bag a spot in the final today.

Saturday at the Northern Ireland Open Snooker 2026: Semi-finals

Luke Littler is in second round action today.

Saturday at the European Championship Darts 2026: Order of play today

From Scotland on Sunday to hosting greatest cycling event in Edinburgh

Sport Opinion

Emerging talent can't suffer on DPWT due to LIV players returning

90-year-old runner Ian Winship recorded a world’s best time for the 10K distance in Cumbernauld last month. Picture: Lorna Breakenridge

90-year-old's reason for running should inspire everyone in Scotland Scotsman comment

Richemont Johann Rupert, second right, pictured with Tommy Fleetwood, Ogden Phipps II and Aldrich Potgieter on the Swilcan Bridge during the final round of last year’s Alfred Dunhill Links Championship

Why Scotland hosting Dunhill Links should never be taken for granted

Golf, a game so popular that they once decided to ban it (Picture: Mark Runnacles)

Why Royal Dornoch's new course shouldn't break 1457 law banning golf Scotsman comment

Bob MacIntyre discusses a club selection with caddie Mike Burrow during the final round of the BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth on Sunday

'Volatile' MacIntyre deserves break heading into Dunhill Links defence

Danny McGrain seen with John Barnes during a Celtic vs Liverpool legends charity match in 2006 (Picture: Jeff J Mitchell)

Danny McGrain deserves all our best wishes after Alzheimer's diagnosis Scotsman comment

More Scotsman sport

Hearts and Hibs meet in the Premier Sports Cup semi-final at Hampden on Sunday.

Hearts v Hibs: TV channel and live stream for Hampden semi-final

The Scottish football TV landscape could change significantly in the coming years.

Illegal fire sticks and Article 48: great 3pm TV football debate is on Alan Pattullo

Haissem Hassan hasn't hit the ground running at Celtic.

Why Celtic's Hassan is taking time to settle as price-tag set straight

Falkirk host Celtic in the Scottish Premiership at Falkirk Stadium on Sunday.

Falkirk v Celtic: TV channel and live stream plus team news

Celtic manager Martin O'Neill takes his team to Falkirk this weekend.

'I don't agree, lads': Celtic boss Martin O'Neill rejects disharmony

Rangers and Aberdeen meet in the Premier Sports Cup semi-finals at Hampden on Saturday.

Rangers v Aberdeen: TV channel and live stream for cup semi-final

Television cameras cannot pick 3pm matches on a Saturday in Scotland.

SFA issue 'no so fast' warning over erasing 3pm TV blackout

Here are 9 of Scotland’s top uncapped talents that will hope to have caught the Sebastien Pocognoli’s attention in recent weeks. Cr: SNS Group.

8 uncapped talents looking to make Pocognoli's next Scotland squad

Oscar Priestman and Emmanuel Longelo during a Motherwell MD-1 training session

Motherwell injury optimism grows over trio and 'lethal finisher'

LIV Golf's 'Special Reserve' opens up on circuit's 'holding pattern'

Marc Warren plays his tee shot on the 12th hole on day two of the HotelPlanner Tour’s Grand Final at Club de Golf Alcanada in Port d’Alcudia

Scot hits out over talk of LIV players 'coming home' to DP World Tour

Hibs are currently trailing in Hearts' wake.

Capital duo meet at Hampden crossroads going in different directions

Scotland international Robbie Ure was on target for Sevilla again in the Copa Del Rey. Cr: Getty Images.

Ure issues reminder to Pocognoli as side coast through banana skin tie

Here is the latest team news ahead of Rangers v Aberdeen in the Premier Sports Cup semi-final at Hampden Park on Saturday. Cr: SNS Group.

Rangers vs Aberdeen team news: 9 out as McInnes waits on one

Scotland Under-21 international Barney Stewart has been backed to catch Sebastien Pocognoli’s attention. Cr: Tim Thursfield/Iconic Media Group.

'It shows his confidence' - Scotland hopeful backed for Pocognoli call

Celtic captain Callum McGregor has backed a returning fan favourite to have major impact on title race this season. Cr: SNS Group.

Jota backed to be 'difference maker' in title race after 556-day first

Emmanuel Fernandez and Rangers drew 2-2 against Hearts.

McInnes backs Rangers boo-boy as Chukwuani sent for scan

2026/27 Scottish Premiership quarter-term report card

Scottish Premiership quarter-term report card: All 12 clubs assessed

Police form a barricade to stop and block fans getting onto the pitch after the Scottish Cup quarter-final between Rangers and Celtic at Ibrox Stadium. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

Celtic and Rangers fail with appeal over Scottish Cup stadium closure