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Sport
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The world is your oyster for ugly trophies
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Allan Massie: Follow the Welsh lead and put faith in talented youth
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Six Nations: Blurring of boundaries adds intrigue to clash
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Jim Hamilton: After all the frustration, it’s time to make it happen
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Calcutta Cup 2012: Stuart Lancaster seeking short-term success and future gains
Hearts manager furious at Kenny Shiels over Marian Kello remarks
A POTENTIALLY explosive confrontation will take place at Rugby Park this afternoon – and that is before the Kilmarnock-Hearts match kicks off.
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Six Nations: Scottish turnaround is vital to save their tournament
TIME may wait for no man but international rugby is certainly not waiting for Scotland to uncover its finishing touch.
Thomas Bjorn joins the elite in desert battle
THOMAS Bjorn issued a timely reminder of what happened five months ago after joining Rory McIlroy in the halfway lead at the Omega Dubai Desert Classic yesterday.
Former Wales captain pours more scorn on Scotland
WELSH criticism of Scotland’s try-scoring troubles continued yesterday when former Wales captain Gwyn Jones claimed that not even rugby legends Barry John or Dan Carter could improve the situation.
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Britain have Dan Evans to thank for a great start to Davis Cup tie
GREAT Britain ended the first day of their Davis Cup Europe/Africa Zone Group I clash locked at 1-1 with Slovakia in Glasgow after James Ward failed to build on Dan Evans’ superb win over Lukas Lacko in the opening singles match.
Football
Glenn Gibbons: Harry Redknapp’s test of mettle
WHATEVER else may be said of Fabio Capello’s marriage-ending squabble with the Football Association, it tended to reinforce the widely-held view that principles, by and large, are the preserve of the rich.
Harry Redknapp keen on England job but won’t take on two positions
HE wriggled a little bit. He squirmed. He even tried ignoring the subject.
But, in the end, Harry Redknapp had to admit managing England is the ultimate job.
On eve of 100th game in charge, Neil Lennon says he’s a changed man
THERE have been times when few would have bet on the prospect of Neil Lennon lasting 100 games as Celtic manager. Even on occasion this season it has been easy to mock the very suggestion.
Ally McCoist admits that wounded Rangers have lost fear factor
RANGERS manager Ally McCoist admits his team have currently lost the fear factor which both Old Firm clubs have traditionally enjoyed even before kick-off against the rest of their domestic opposition.
Riled Paulo Sergio scores in battle of insults but needs win on pitch
MATCHES between Kilmarnock and Hearts were friendly, almost fraternal, affairs when Jim Jefferies was manager of either club. Not so these days.
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Rugby
Edinburgh 14 - 15 Ospreys: Edinburgh sunk by brilliant solo try
EDINBURGH came agonisingly close to beating their Welsh opponents at Murrayfield last night, eventually losing by the odd point in 29. They had the platform and the chances to win but didn’t take them – where have we heard that recently?
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Six Nations: Stuart Lancaster givesthumbs-up to brave recruits
STUART Lancaster has given his young England rugby side two crucial commodities before they take the field against Italy in the RBS Six Nations at the Stadio Olimpico today.
Allan Massie: It’s not how you start, Scotland, it’s how you finish
WELL, at least Scotland will not be burdened with the tag of favourites tomorrow. Although Warren Gatland is cagey enough to dampen down expectations of a comfortable victory for Wales, you would be hard put to find any pundit prophesying a Scottish win.
Six Nations: Millennium meltdown in the past for Sean Lamont
SEAN Lamont can remember the last time he faced Wales in the Millennium Stadium, but he wishes he couldn’t.
Wales U20 25 - 15 Scotland U20: Young Scots take first-half punishment
JAMIE Farndale gave coach Peter Wright something to cheer about as he grabbed two tries in the final ten minutes to allow the Scotland Under-20s to salvage some pride in Wales last night.
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Golf
Dustin Johnson gets revenge on hole that ruined US Open bid
DUSTIN Johnson took revenge on the hole that cost him so badly two years ago with an eagle at the third, as he carded a nine-under 63 to grab a share of the first-round lead in the Pebble Beach National Pro-Am.
Briefs: Unlucky seven for Ross Kellett in Morocco
ALPS TOUR: A triple-bogey seven at the seventh hole killed off Ross Kellett’s hopes in the Palmeraie Open in Morocco.
Golf news in brief: Kellett challenges for debut victory | Byrne scrambles to stay one off lead | Fifers bid to keep in touch at Glendower | Henry signs off as top Scot in Spain
The latest golf news from around the world.
Golf: Scots duo find top gear in Dubai
SCOTT Jamieson made a welcome return to form and Stephen Gallacher won a car worth £60,000 – for only the second hole-in-one of his professional career – in an eventful opening round for the Scottish contingent in the Omega Dubai Desert Classic.
Golf: Promising start for Tiger Woods
TIGER Woods made a confident start to his 2012 PGA Tour campaign, mixing three birdies with a lone bogey in his first nine holes at the Pebble Beach National Pro-Am last night.
Tennis
Davis Cup tennis: Leon Smith braced for tough test without Andy Murray
GREAT Britain Davis Cup captain Leon Smith admits his side are up against it this weekend as they prepare to take on Slovakia without Andy Murray.
Tennis: Andy Murray believes an elusive Grand Slam title is now within his reach
ANDY Murray insisted last night that he still has what it takes to win several Grand Slams. The Scot has been in three major finals – two at the Australian Open and one at the US Open – only to lose all three, but is confident that he has already made improvements during the brief time he has had working with new coach Ivan Lendl.
Tennis: Juan Monaco in first success since 2007
Juan Monaco defeated Carlos Berlocq 6-3, 6-7 (1), 6-1 in an all-Argentina final at the Vina del Mar VTR Open late on Sunday for his fourth ATP title.
Djokovic sportsman of the year
Wimbledon champion Novak Djokovic added to his ever-growing trophy cabinet last night by winning the Laureus world sportsman of the year award at a glittering ceremony in London.
Schools tennis: Collins helps Britain to Winter Cup finals
It’s been a terrific couple of weeks for Ali Collins, of Dunblane Primary School.
Other sports
Musselburgh takes centre stage
All eyes are on Musselburgh today as the course takes centre stage with the only jumps fixture in the country.
Hockey: Inverleith bid for hat-trick of wins over city rivals
EDINBURGH rivals Inverleith and Grange meet for the third time this indoor season in the semi-final of the Scottish knock-out cup in Perth today. Inverleith have the upper hand with two single-goal victories.
Cricket: Peter Steindl pens new Scotland deal and looks to build on progress
SCOTLAND’S head cricket coach, Peter Steindl, has agreed an extension to his contract which commits him to leading the national team until December 2014.
Cricket: Back surgery for Chris Tremlett
ENGLAND paceman Chris Tremlett has had back surgery to address the problem which forced him out of the ongoing series against Pakistan in the United Arab Emirates.
Changing room chat: Thomas Dold reaches seventh heaven
A GERMAN runner has won the annual race up 86 flights of stairs at the Empire State Building for a record seventh straight time.
- Alex Salmond under fire for Nazi jibe at BBC adviser
- Scottish independence: TV presenter Neil Oliver warns against knee-jerk decisions
- Donald Trump brands Alex Salmond ‘insane’ over windfarms
- Marian Kello dropped because he entered negotiations with English club
- Alex Salmond in formal complaint over BBC Calcutta Cup ‘snub’
- Alex Salmond under fire for Nazi jibe at BBC adviser
- Scottish independence: TV presenter Neil Oliver warns against knee-jerk decisions
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- Minimum pricing on alcohol is legal in EU says Nicola Sturgeon
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