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Lee Johnson waves the scarf but there weren't too many ither first-day cliches when he took over at Hibs

Aidan Smith on new Hibs manager Lee Johnson Sport Opinion

Rangers fans get in the mood for Seville, a lovely city which may not know what's about to hit it

Rangers in Seville: Should we all support them in Europa League final? Sport Opinion

Scotland's footballing renaissance is getting exciting – Scotsman says Columnists

The stars may have aligned for Rangers in Seville – Murdo Fraser MSP Columnists

Moira Gordon: I'm angry people have tarred all football writers with same brush Sport Opinion

Satirical sexism from classic 1980s comedy still hits a nerve – Laura Waddell Columnists

Six-pack or Six Nations? We didn't fail because Russell appeared slightly chunky Sport Opinion

Rugby, golf and cricket have all needed quickening - but football doesn't Sport Opinion

Richard Moore was my greatest champion, my world has collapsed - Alan Pattullo Other Sport

Scotland's World Cup draw comes with a caveat - but I just can't help myself International

Fisher, Forties, Gayfield… the forecast is good for Arbroath FC’s seaside gem Columnists

Waving Ukraine all the way to Qatar would be some gesture Sport Opinion

Rangers civil war is last thing van Bronckhorst needs right now Rangers

Triple Crown stats are grim for Scotland side who swapped optimism for rancour Rugby Union

Man U fans must be thinking wistfully of the Doc - and missing David Moyes Sport Opinion

Bu chòir spòrs aig àrd-ìre barrachd a dhèanamh na tha Columnists

VAR operators should perhaps be paid more money – Scotsman comment Columnists

‘Nessun Dorma’ means ‘none shall sleep’. Or, if you’re Hibs, none shall score Sport Opinion

Football can't stop a war - but it can send a message Football

Fraser Brown: Why changes in the Scotland team for Italy are inevitable Rugby Union

Film-maker Werner Herzog described Rooney best - 'Half bison, half viper' Sport Opinion

Raith Rovers' regret should be expressed in a tangible way – Scotsman comment Columnists

How even cushioned trainers have made global warming worse – Dr Richard Dixon Columnists

My son wants to go to Hibs v Hearts without me - no-one prepares dads for this Sport Opinion

We could really do without Djokovic vaccine row right now – Christine Jardine MP Columnists

Djokovic: Finding fall guy is hard but fine achievements are being tarnished Sport Opinion

The Scotsman's Sports books of the year 2021 Sport Opinion

How a soulless Boxing Day at Hearts v County vindicated SPFL shutdown decision Hearts

30 minutes’ exercise won’t counteract sitting all day, but light movement helps Columnists

Hibs: Improvements evident, but still no silverware on Hampden trips Hibs

Smokebombs and streakers: Why self-indulgent mischief shouldn't be accepted Sport Opinion

Why Commonwealth Games' volunteering spirit is so important – Tom Hughes-Hallett Columnists

Where else in the football world would a cup final be carved up like this? Celtic

Opinion: Scotland's 2022 World Cup play-off draw is more favourable than fearful Sport Opinion

Allan Massie: No exaggerated Scotland Six Nations expectations Rugby Union

Who is our greatest footballer of all time (and who could be)? – Scotsman says Columnists

John McGinn: The best buttocks in football and I seriously hope they're insured Sport Opinion

Why Rangers will be concerned about an EPL vacancy this time Rangers

Why Fergie should be turning the hairdryer on Beckham again – Aidan Smith Opinion

Cavallo's decision opened eyes - but will others feel able to follow? Sport Opinion

Scottish sport is not grasping the full potential of women to lead - Ryan Brown Opinion

Why do football clubs still treat Scottish fans with such contempt? Sport Opinion

Easy to understand Hibs' decision to scrap programmes but hard to accept Sport Opinion

Opinion: Why VAR deserves a place in Scottish football Sport Opinion

Sport on the Sofa: Scotland re-writing Billy Connolly jokes? Sport

Who will finish higher, Hearts or Hibs? My verdict Sport Opinion

Sport on the Sofa: Which star-studded sports event to watch? Sport Opinion

Aidan Smith: Jack Ross and Scott Allan - the odd couple on the big Hibs screens Sport Opinion

Opinion: SFA's FIFA invitation shows World Cup discussion is serious Sport Opinion

Sport on the sofa: Is AJ v Usyk worth the £25 purchase gamble? Sport

Only 294 sleeps til Wimbledon, when Henman Hill will be renamed Raducanu Ridge Sport Opinion

Aidan Smith: We have Hearts-Hibs derby back - why I'm recalling 1977 Sport Opinion

Raducanu's staggering rise should be celebrated - we have a new role model Sport

World 12s: Where is it, when will it be played and what are the controversies? Rugby Union

What was Tsitsipas doing in there? Murray was right to pan him Sport Opinion

Ronaldo's return to Manchester adds to Ferguson's reputation – Scotsman says Columnists

Sport on the Sofa: US Open, Usain Bolt and Scotland games again Sport Opinion

When the Big Four bow out of tennis maybe don't expect a charisma-fest Sport Opinion

SRU and BBC have short-changed Scottish rugby supporters Sport Opinion

Yes Sir, Steve Clarke Can Boogie (in a sense, anyway) – Scotsman comment Columnists

Fraser Brown: Calling Finn Russell a ‘maverick’ is hugely disrespectful Rugby Union

Sam Quek and Dan Walker have been a tough watch on BBC's Olympic Breakfast Other Sport

Laura Muir’s Olympic silver was a Scottish sporting achievement for the ages Other Sport

Allan Massie: Last week was dreadful - this is the Lions’ last chance Rugby Union

Surfing’s Olympic debut wasn’t perfect, but it could easily have been a disaster Outdoors

Why the New York Yankees mean business Sport Opinion

Fraser Brown: Finn Russell is the man to breach South Africa’s blitz defence Rugby Union

Rangers have had loads of free publicity, how can they charge for it now? Sport Opinion

Letting every child learn to swim would be real Olympic gold – Brian Wilson Columnists

Rassie Erasmus is using tiresome mind-games to try to influence the referee Rugby Union

Fraser Brown: I’m shocked Ali Price is not starting Rugby Union

Team GB shows just what the UK can achieve when it is united – Ian Murray MP Columnists

In Pictures- Stunning images from the Tokyo Olympics Sport Opinion

NFL gets tough on Covid - and it’s the clubs who will pay Sport Opinion

Bitterness, intrigue, Gladiators and The Wire - Why you have to play the game as... Rangers

Stuart Hogg is in good company when it comes to Scottish Lions full-backs Rugby Union

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