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Assistant manager Shaun Maloney during a Celtic MD-1 training session at the Lennoxtown ahead of the Europa League match against Celta Vigo. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

Maloney shoots down 'incorrect' perception that he is running Celtic

Hearts will face one of the best players in the world when they take on Mo Salah's Trabzonspor on Thursday night. (Photo by Ahmad Mora/Getty Images)

Hearts midfield decimated further as Vrancken issues Salah warning

Lions players honour their late team-mate Hyron Andrews ahead of the European Champions Cup match against La Rochelle at the Marcel-Deflandre Stadium in western France, on October 17, 2026.

No minute's silence but Edinburgh will pay respects to Hyron Andrews

Egypt's Mohamed Salah (top) points as he celebrates on the shoulders of Ahmed Hegazi after scoring his team's first goal against Belarus during the London 2012 Olympic Games men's football match at Hampden Park, Glasgow, on August 1, 2012.

When Mo Salah scored at Hampden and no one noticed

Legendary striker will renew his acquaintance with Scottish football when Trabzonspor take on Hearts

Dundee hero Giorgi Nemsadze dead at 54 as tributes paid

Classy midfielder led Dundee to Scottish Cup final and scored memorable derby goal

Edinburgh scrum-half Hector Patterson has signed a new contract.

New deal for Edinburgh scrum-half who is learning from Scotland’s No 1

‘It never crossed my mind to leave’

Burton snowboards at 50: raise a glass to the innovators of the past Roger Cox, Outdoors Columnist

Roger Cox, Outdoors Columnist

Scotland to face All Blacks in New Zealand for first time in 27 years

Gregor Townsend’s side set for Rugby World Cup warm up clash in Dunedin

Second Scotland star signs Glasgow contract extension in as many days

Former Gloucester lock follows teammate Alex Samuel in securing new Scotsoun deal

Czech side pull off huge Conference League shock just months after Rangers win with draw against Brighton. Cr: Getty Images.

Rangers conquerors pull off shock as Celtic record breaker shut out

Celta Vigo’s Javi Rodriguez scores to make it 1-1 during a UEFA Europa League 2026/2027 League Phase MD3 match between Celtic and RC Celta de Vigo at Celtic Park,

I watched Celtic lose to Celta Vigo and noted a worrying Euro pattern

Celtic's Callum Osmand (L) with Manager Martin O'Neill (R)

Celtic injury update on forward emerges after fitness concern

Liam Scales of Celtic reacts after conceding a second goal to Celta Vigo

Celtic suffer Europa League hammer blow in Celta Vigo loss

Football

Dundee playmaker Georgi Nemsadze

Remembering the 'Caucasus Maradona' after Georgi Nemsadze passing

A look back on the late Dundee playmaker’s Dens Park influence after his sad passing.

Alan Pattullo

An update on the 14 Scotland internationals that completed transfers to new clubs in summer 2026. Cr: Getty Images.

How the 14 Scotland players who moved clubs in the summer are doing

LASK secured their maiden Champions League win against Sporting CP on Wednesday night. Cr: Getty Images.

Celtic slayers snap five year losing streak in major shock

Celtic player ratings vs Celta Vigo: Lightning trio and ace exposed Ben Banks

Scotland international Tommy Conway is enjoying a new new lease of life at Middlesbrough after changing position. Cr: Getty Images.

'Best in the league' - Conway ready to offer Pocognoli fresh option

Scotland talisman John McGinn had a major impact in Aston Villa's Champions League victory over Viking. Cr: Getty Images.

McGinn lands award as Villa equal record in Champions League

Callum Osmand during a Celtic MD-1 training session at the Lennoxtown Training Centre, on October 21, 2026. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

Celtic form prompts Spanish inquisition as fan boycott addressed

Celtic host Spanish side Celta Vigo in the Europa League at Celtic Park on Thursday.

Celtic v Celta Vigo: TV channel and live stream for Europa League game

Hearts Head Coach Wouter Vrancken

Hearts gripped by injury woe at Trabzonspor with duo hurt

Trabzonspor host Hearts in the Conference League at Papara Park on Thursday.

Trabzonspor v Hearts: TV channel and live stream for Europa League tie

Here's how the 9 Scottish players currently playing in Italy have done for their clubs this season. Cr: Getty Images.

How the 9 Scots currently playing in Italy have performed this season

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Rugby Union

Ollie and Jerry Blyth-Lafferty, Edinburgh Rugby's front-row brothers.

Blyth-Lafferty brothers on the rise: Edinburgh sibling Jerry and Ollie

Jamie Ritchie during a Glasgow Warriors training Session at Scotstoun Stadium.

Jamie Ritchie in Glasgow Warriors debut and there's a new face at 10

Aicha Sutcliffe, centre, will make her first Scotland start in Friday's game v Australia while Hannah Ramsay, right, has been switched from full-back to stand-off. Leah Bartlett, left, is on the bench.

Scotland Women bid to finish on high in Canberra in WXV Global Series

Alex Craig has described Glasgow Warriors teammate Tavi Tuipulotu as 'a good friend' (Pic: SNS)

Glasgow Warriors lock praises debuting teammates after Sale win

South African rugby player Hyron Andrews passed away while on tour in France last week (Pic: Getty)

Hyron Andrews cause of death confirmed as Lions release statement

Ruwald van der Merwe (not pictured) says he has been pleasantly surprised by the emphasis on forwards play and set pieces at Glasgow Warriors this season (Pic: SNS)

Glasgow new boy reveals biggest surprise about Scottish rugby

Scotland international lock Alex Samuel (left) has signed a new deal at Glasgow Warriors (Pic: SNS)

Scotland international signs Glasgow Warriors contract extension

Golf

Lorna McClymont pictured during the Super Bock Ladies Open at Vidago Palace Golf in Portugal

McClymont comes close again to maiden professional win

David Law is playing his 11th week in a row as he bids to hang on to a full DP World Tour card for the 2027 season

Slow starts for Scots battling to hang on to DP World Tour cards

Craig Lee, left, is presented with one of his prizes for winning the Elixirr Highland Links Pro-Am

Lee on 'right track' for Seniors' Q-School after 62 on Tartan Tour

Stirling members Alison Davidson, Greg McLellan and Erin Huskie all won Scottish Golf national championships this year

Stirling's trio of national champions honoured by club

Other Sport

The Tour de France is coming to Edinburgh as the Capital becomes the first ever Scottish location to host the Grand Départ of the historic race.

Explainer Tour de France 2027 in Scotland: Everything you need to know

Scotland set for Tour de France as full 2027 route announced

Start of the Tour de France through Edinburgh city centre revealed

Scotland's Anthony McGill is in action today.

Northern Ireland Open Snooker 2026 Thursday order of play, prize money

The three current highest-earners in the world of darts.

How Much Do Darts Players Earn? 10 highest earning throwers

Luke Littler is looking to claim his first European Championship this week.

European Championship Darts 2026 Order of Play: Thursday schedule

John Higgins is in action in Belfast today.

Northern Ireland Open Snooker 2026 Today: Wednesday order of play

Sport Opinion

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

Team Europe’s Nastasia Nadaud celebrates her Solheim Cup singles victory on Sunday with Scottish caddie Michele Thomson at Bernardus Golf in Cromvoirt, Netherlands

Scottish golf needs new Solheim Cup poster girl like Hull or Woad

More Scotsman sport

Luke Littler will be looking to retain his World Darts Championship title

Tickets to the World Darts Championship from £90

Two Celtic stars have been urged to consider a move to the English Premier League. Cr: SNS Group.

Celtic duo urged to seek new challenge and move to a ‘bigger’ club

Rangers have been warned they must address the ‘weakness’ they showed against Dundee at the weekend. Cr: SNS Group.

Rangers 'quality moments' masked major issues as 'weakness' exposed

Former Dundee United goalkeeper Sieb Dykstra during the 1998-99 season.

Hearts trip stirs memories of a hellhole and mistaken mosque complaint

Former Celtic boss Brendan Rodgers went top of the Saudi Pro League after a dramatic late victory on Monday night. Cr: Getty Images.

Rodgers targets more history as ex-Man City man ignites title dream

Scott McTominay celebrates scoring Napoli's second goal in the 4-3 win over Bodo/Glimt in the Champions League. (Photo by Alberto PIZZOLI / AFP via Getty Images)

McTominay Champions League heroics with first goals since heart op

Sebastian Tounekti has struggled to win over Celtic fans. (Photo by Craig Foy / SNS Group)

Ex-Celtic man questions continued selection of current first-teamer

Rangers boss Derek McInnes could make changes for the visit of St Johnstone at Ibrox this Saturday afternoon. Cr: SNS Group.

Rangers vs St Johnstone team news: 7 out as McInnes mulls change

Former Liverpool and Newcastle United striker Andy Carroll says he was wanted by Scotland. Cr: Getty Images.

Former England striker reveals why he performed Scotland U-turn

TV rights for Scottish Premiership matches have been put out to tender by the SPFL.

SPFL open door for more live matches as TV rights put out to tender

Celtic manager Martin O'Neill has two big decisions to make ahead of this week's Europa League clash with Celta Vigo. Cr: SNS Group.

Celtic vs Celta team news: 11 out as O'Neill left with two decisions

Scott McTominay has been backed to make a January move to Real Madrid. Cr: Getty Images.

'McTominay move would benefit Scotland - he'd fit with Bellingham'

Scotland international Che Adams starred in a dominant win for Torino on Monday night. Cr: Getty Images.

Adams issues timely reminder to Pocognoli in thumping Serie A victory

Grant Gilchrist, centre, during an Edinburgh Rugby training session at Hive Stadium, alongside Marshall Sykes, left, and Pierre Schoeman.

Gregor Townsend delay could help 88-cap forward stake Scotland claim

Jamie Ritchie signed for Glasgow Warriors this summer but has so fan been unavailable for selection (Pic: SNS)

Warriors set to hand out eagerly-awaited debut as Scotland duo return

Hearts' Stephen Kingsley (R) at full time after the 7-1 defeat by Celtic. (Photo by Craig Foy / SNS Group)

Hearts address Celtic Park 'embarrassment' and what cannot happen next

Scotland's Anthony McGill is looking to bag a place in the last 16 this evening.

Northern Ireland Open Snooker Today: Tuesday matches, prize money

Duncan Ferguson at The BetMcLean Oval following his appointment as Glentoran's first team Manager on a multi-year contract.

Duncan Ferguson returns to the dugout: 'I want to win trophies here'

Callum Osmand and Celtic were in fine form against Hearts.

Analysis Celtic 7-1 Hearts notebook: Duran over Hogh and the Serie A scout