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England captain Joe Root is already training his sights on regaining the Ashes in 2022, buoyed by a series-levelling victory at The Oval he believes can act as the blueprint.

Tyson Fury had planned to celebrate his victory over Otto Wallin with a night out on the famous Las Vegas Strip but instead spent it in hospital after coming through a bloody 12-round battle.

Torrential rain and a fierce wind made for atrocious playing conditions in Fort William, eventually leading to the abandonment of the Tulloch Homes Camanachd Cup final between Newtonmore and Oban Camanachd.

Australia captain Tim Paine denied his side had let the verbal warfare go too far as England laid the foundations for an Ashes-levelling victory in the final Test.

Shinty’s blue riband event, the 
Tulloch Homes Camanachd Cup final, takes centre stage at An Aird, Fort William this afternoon where record 33-times winners Newtonmore meet Oban Camanachd, whose last Scottish win came in 1996.

Game on. Six of the best for Jofra Archer and a reminder of how infectious Sam Curran can be, his waspish medium pace a darting, giddy complement to the A-Man’s violent pace. Curran’s vibrant appeals, the leaping celebrations are tailor made for Friday afternoons, propelling us into the weekend with hope in our hearts and a smile on our faces, the anti Steve Smith if you like.

Australia tried their best to make a series of it, wasting the toss by bowling and dropping Joe Root three times.

Tyson Fury plans to remain healthy and stay out of trouble as he plots his way back to the top of the heavyweight division.

Netminder Adam Morrison was delighted to earn his first Fife Flyers shut-out in only his second competitive appearance for the club on Sunday.

Former world number one Kim Clijsters has announced a shock comeback to tennis at the age of 36.

The final rounds of the Scottish Motorcycle Racing and Melville Club Championships take place this weekend at East Fortune Race Circuit.

Andy Murray has taken a wild card into next month's Rolex Shanghai Masters, the tournament has announced.

Peebles Highland Show chairman Chris Patterson said record crowds at Saturday’s Peebles Highland Show means that the event is now secured for years to come.

The sun saw fit to shine on Peebles Highland Games on Saturday, drawing record crowds to Haylodge Park.

American sprinter Christian Coleman has accused the United States Anti-Doping Agency of “going after a big fish” and demanded a “public apology” after a case against him was dropped two days before the hearing earlier this month.

Jason Roy has been dropped for the final Ashes Test, with England captain Joe Root suggesting others might be playing for their places at The Oval.

Sports Editor David Oliver heard from Bonnybridge bike enthusiast Alasdair Cowan after a momentous trip to the annual Isle of Man racing series.

A trio of local hockey Masters have returned from their Euro exploits empty handed - but insist pulling on the Scotland jersey was a winning feeling.

Cross country running in Falkirk received a boost this week with news that legal firm Lindsays has extended its association with Scottish Athletics for another four years.