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The Scotland players look on crestfallen after the loss at Hampden.

Clarke addresses Scotland 'bump in road', McGinn comment and fan boos

Scotland keeper Craig Gordon watches on helplessly as Konstantinos Karetsas scores Greece's second goal at Hampden.

Scotland ambushed by a snow leopard and his cub on poignant evening

Here's how we rated each Scotland player's performance out of 10 in the Nations League playoff clash with Greece. Cr: SNS Group.

How Scotland's players rated in the sore defeat by Greece

Finn Russell was at the centre of Bath's big win over Gloucester.

String-puller Russell shines on Bath return in tasty derby win

Fly-half is at creative best as Bath keep pace at top of Gallagher Premiership

Scotland land Denmark in World Cup group after Ronaldo-fuelled drama

World Cup Group C confirmed as Scotland head to Copenhagen

Neil Gourley celebrates finishing second in the men's 1500m final.

Gourley lands silver at World Indoors as change of tactics pays off

Scot finishes behind Ingebrigtsen but pleased with showing in Nanjing

Scotland half-centurion addresses Hampden fan boos amid Greek tragedy Graham Falk

12 Scots who could be picked for British & Irish Lions this summer

2025 squad could see biggest ever contingent of Scots

MacIntyre ready for break before 'revving up car again' for Masters

Scot maintains run of strong results with top-ten finish in Porsche Singapore Classic

Steve Clarke has named his Scotland team for the Nations League playoff clash against Greece at Hampden Park tonight. Cr: SNS Group.

Scotland starting XI to vs Greece as Clarke makes Christie decision

Rabbi Matondo scored his first international goal for Wales on Saturday. Cr: Getty Images.

'Magic': Forgotten Ibrox man plays major role in big win

Who is Scotland's highest paid player in 2025? Cr: SNS Group.

Here are Scotland's 15 highest paid players in 2025

Where do Scotland pair Scott McTominay (left) and John McGinn sit in the nation's all-time record goalscorers list? Cr: Andrew Milligan.

Where does McTominay rank in the list of Scotland's record scorers?

Football

Greece head coach Ivan Jovanovic praised the welcome from Scottish football.

'Great pleasure': Jovanovic addresses Scotland with 73-word sign-off

Greek boss hails Scotland’s association and fans for warm welcome

Mark Atkinson

Scott McTominay with the international men's player of year trophy, as voted by the Scottish Football Writers' Association.

Scott McTominay lands award as he opens up on Scotland penalty duties

Scotland host Greece in the Nations League play-off second leg at Hampden Park on Sunday.

Scotland v Greece TV channel: How to watch Nations League play-off

Hampden limelight awaits 17y/o wonderkid and Scotland must be wary Alan Pattullo

Alan Pattullo

Falkirk's Scott Arfield celebrates scoring to make it 2-0 over Airdrieonians at The Falkirk Stadium. (Photo by Roddy Scott / SNS Group)

First SPFL relegation confirmed as Championship leaders extend lead

Steve Clarke during a Scotland training session at The City Stadium on Saturday. (Photo by Alan Harvey / SNS Group)

Steve Clarke questions Scotland 'anomaly' amid improving results

Rangers ran Manchester United very close in the Europa League earlier this season.

Rangers 'have better chance against Man Utd than against Bilbao'

Scotland head coach Steve Clarke during a training session at the City Stadium, Glasgow, on Saturday, March 22. (Photo by Alan Harvey / SNS Group)

Scotland predicted team vs Greece as key player returns for second leg

Celtic's Jude Bonnar scored on his Scotland Under-21 debut. (Photo by Craig Foy / SNS Group)

Celtic youngster nets debut goal in victory for new-look Scotland U21s

Bologna's Lewis Ferguson won one of four Serie A players to start for Scotland against Greece on Thursday. (AP Photo/Petros Giannakouris)

Scotland's Serie A phenomenon to the fore but job only half finished

Neil Lennon has been appointed as the new manager of Dunfermline Athletic. (Photo by Rob Casey / SNS Group)

Neil Lennon accepts 'compelling proposition' to return to management

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Rugby Union

Scotland's Lisa Thomson in action in the Women's Six Nations opener against Wales at The Hive Stadium. (Photo by Ewan Bootman / SNS Group)

Gritty Scotland claim 20-year first in Women's Six Nations opener

Edinburgh's Mosese Tuipulotu was red carded with five minutes remaining in the defeat to Benetton in Treviso. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

Edinburgh rue red card as last-minute try secures victory for Benetton

Sean Everitt's Edinburgh Rugby side suffered another sore defeat against Benetton.

Edinburgh Rugby continue to vex fans but Everitt stays positive

Warriors' Nathan McBeth (R) score his side's fourth and decisive try to secure victory over Munster at Scotstoun. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)

Franco Smith makes 'own enemies' admission as Glasgow stage late rally

Scotland Under 20 full-back Jack Brown is set to be handed his Edinburgh Rugby debut in Italy this weekend. (Photo by Ewan Bootman / SNS Group)

Edinburgh return to scene of crime as Under 20 starlet set for debut

Franco Smith during a Glasgow Warriors training session at Scotstoun Stadium.

Franco Smith addresses his Glasgow budget amid flurry of departures

Scotland's Blair Kinghorn (left) and Huw Jones are included in the Six Nations team of the championship. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)

2 Scots in Six Nations team of tournament as England outnumber France

Golf

Hollandbush is widely regarded as being one of the better municipal layouts in Scotland

Exclusive Why Hollandbush could be template for Dalmuir's fight for survival

Bob MacIntyre talks tactics with caddie Mike Burrown during the second round of the Porsche Singapore Classic at Laguna National Golf Resort Club

MacIntyre overcomes plane problem to get himself flying in Singapore

Muirfield is one of a number of well-known clubs to hike green fees signficantly in recent years. Picture: Stuart Franklin/Getty

Exclusive The prestigious golf clubs where green fees have soared up to 153%

There have been pronounced changes in the golfing business model in Scotland. Picture: Patrick Smith/Getty

Lure of visitor income poses 'lobster pot' conundrum for Scottish golf By The Newsroom

Other Sport

Scottish football icon Ally McCoist fronts Green Football's Great Save promotional film.

Scottish football shows its support for Green Football’s Great Save

Roman Reigns has some explaining to do to both CM Punk and Seth Rollins after involving himself in their cage match two weeks ago on WWE Raw.

WWE Smackdown: what's been announced and what time is it on Netflix?

Tour de France record holder Mark Cavendish claims it will be difficult to comprehend the magnitude of an Edinburgh Grand Depart.

Mark Cavendish has say on Tour de France coming to Edinburgh in 2027

Edinburgh will host the 2027 Tour de France Grand Depart

Edinburgh selected to host start of 2027 Tour de France

John Higgins is through to the quarter finals of the Players Championship.

Players Championship Snooker 2025 Thursday Schedule and prize money

Charles Palmer competes at the first Coe Cup in 2012

Skiing: A bold new plan for the Scottish Freedom Series

Scotland's Neil Gourley is captaining the Great Britain and Northern Ireland team at the World Athletics Indoor Championship in Nanjing, China.

World Athletics Indoor Championships 2025 prize money, schedule, TV

Sport Opinion

Darcy Graham gave Scotland hope with a first-half try in Paris but France overpowered the visitors in the second half.

Fraser Brown: If you replace Townsend, you must appoint someone better

James McFadden celebrates after scoring against France at the Parc De Princes stadium in Paris in 2007 (Picture: Franck Fife)

Scotland can beat France if they show some James McFadden-style gallus Scotsman comment

Scotland struggled in the final quarter against Wales, conceding three tries.

I have concerns about the Scotland bench but pressure is on France

King Charles with Sir Chris Hoy during the launch of the Commonwealth Sport King's Baton Relay at Buckingham Palace on Monday (Picture: Jonathan Brady)

Why it's important to send small piece of Scotland to the Commonwealth Scotsman comment

Cyriel Dessers celebrates his goal against Fenerbahce for Rangers.

We owe apologies to Rangers' headwrecker - although that could change

Nikola Jokic of Serbia and Lebron James of the US jostle for a rebound during an Olympic match at last year's games in France (pool picture)

Basketball is Scottish! The famous tea towel needs an update Scotsman comment

More Scotsman sport

Dwight Gayle is embraced by Nicky Cadden as Josh Campbell leaps for joy; Gayle has just scored the winner at Tynecastle.

Dwight Gayle reveals 'unbelievable' Hibs star that impressed him most

Scotland international striker Ross Stewart has suffered a fresh injury set-back.

'Bit of a reaction': £10m Scotland man hit by fresh injury setback

Scotland’s John Souttar has been labelled a ‘giant’ after the win over Greece last night. Cr: SNS Group.

Scotland duo hailed as 'giants' after 'immense' Greece performance

Scotland were fortunate to come away with a win against Greece (Picture: Menelaos Myrillas)

Tartan Army must not linger in Greece. Hampden Roar needs them all Scotsman comment

Scotland's Scott McTominay celebrates with teammates after scoring the opening goal during the Nations League play off first leg game against Greece. Cr: AP

How how Scotland's players rated in the Nations League win over Greece

Nedim Bajrami has addressed his recent lack game time at Rangers.

Rangers ace lifts lid on Ibrox 'traffic' ahead of Bellingham test

Scotland's Scott McTominay celebrates with teammates after scoring the opening goal during the Nations League play off first leg against Greece at the Georgios Karaiskakis stadium. (AP Photo/Petros Giannakouris)

Scotland survive scares in Greece with super-human front and centre

Scotland players greet fans at the end of the Nations League play off first leg win over Greece. (AP Photo/Petros Giannakouris)

Greek lasers, why Tierney didn't start and Clarke's 2 selection risks

The Scottish Senior Women’s Golf Association team pictured at the 2024 Jamboree at Trentham Golf Club. They are: back row from left: Gillian Kyle, Karen Marshall, Ruth Hunter, Marjorie Rae (President), Hilary Laughland, Louise Fraser and Alison DAvidson. Front row from left: Elaine Moffat, Lynne Fraser (Captrain), Lesley Lloyd (Vice-Captain) and Jackie Brown.

It's jamboree time as Scottish golf body celebrates 75th anniversary

Gullane will be staging the Scottish Men’s Amateur Championship for the fifth time this summer

Gullane gearing up for fifth hosting of top Scottish amateur event

Scotland's starting XI vs Greece has been named by Steve Clarke. Cr: SNS Group.

Scotland starting XI to face Greece as Clarke makes two key decisions

How would Scotland line-up at the World Cup next year, if they qualify? Cr: Getty Images.

Scotland's World Cup 2026 starting XI - as predicted by AI

France's Peato Mauvaka is sent to the sin bin during the Guinness Men's Six Nations match against Scotland at Stade de France.

Retrospective ban for France hooker is of little use to Scotland

Dr Renee Powell looks at the newly-unveiled plaque in Powell Hall student residence in St Andrews

American golfing legend pays visit to St Andrews

Bristol Bears’ Hollie Cunningham will make her Scotland debut against Wales at lock. (Photo by Ryan Hiscott/Getty Images)

Scotland reward form over legacy as team named for Women's Six Nations opener

Celtic's Reo Hatate was named amongst the substitutes for Japan's win over Bahrain. Cr: Getty Images.

Celtic duo locked out of huge win as Hibs men dazzle in 5-star showing

Scotland midfielder Scott McTominay is thriving at Napoli following his Manchester United exit last summer.

McTominay true transfer value as Man Utd accused of 'monster mistake'

Scotland head coach Steve Clarke (left) watches on during a training session at Lesser Hampden, Glasgow. Picture date: Monday March 17, 2025.

Predicted Scotland XI v Greece: How Clarke could solve Tierney dilemma

Sione Tuipulotu missed the Six Nations through injury.

Sione Tuipulotu update as 'quick healer's' Lions chances assessed