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Gordon McLay is one of the competitors playing in this week's Scottish Open for Golfers with a Disability

Nick Rodger: A game for all as disabled golfers take centre stage
This is the time of the year when the golf writers get to showcase their talents – and I use the terms ‘showcase’ and ‘talents’ extremely loosely - on some of the finest courses in the country during a delightful little run of official media days which also go by the sobriquet, 'the shameless freebie'.

Celtic and Rangers will battle it out at Broadwood Stadium on Monday in a key game in the SWPL title race.

Celtic and Rangers will battle it out at Broadwood Stadium on Monday in a key game in the SWPL title race.

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Celtic ticketing decision highlights marketing issue in Scottish game

On the 6th of May 1954, Roger Bannister ran an iconic sub-4-minute mile

On the 6th of May 1954, Roger Bannister ran an iconic sub-4-minute mile

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Susan Egelstaff: Even 70 years on, it's a record that remains just as iconic as ever

Jo Potter and Elena Sadiku clashed after the recent meeting between Rangers and Celtic

Jo Potter and Elena Sadiku clashed after the recent meeting between Rangers and Celtic

Potter vs Sadiku Rangers and Celtic rivalry only raises profile of women's game

Val Thorens ski resort

Val Thorens ski resort

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Disabled reality at Val Thorens a punch in the face as I say goodbye to slopes

St Mirren have had four VAR decisions go against them this season

St Mirren have had four VAR decisions go against them this season

BUDDIES BRIEFING

Costly VAR errors prove St Mirren have defied more than just odds this season

Referee Alan Muir changes his decision following a VAR review

Referee Alan Muir changes his decision following a VAR review

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Kenneth Ward: How SFA's VAR success claims lack real substance

Corrie Ndaba tackles Ross McCausland

Corrie Ndaba tackles Ross McCausland

The Rugby Road Gates

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It all started with Rangers - and it could end with Rangers for Killie

Rangers captain James Tavernier has been linked with a move away from Ibrox this summer.

Rangers captain James Tavernier has been linked with a move away from Ibrox this summer.

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Should James Tavernier stay or go, and what will his Rangers legacy be?

Scotland suffered defeat against Ireland

Scotland suffered defeat against Ireland

Edinburgh Rugby

Martin Hannan: Scotland Women improved in Six Nations but defeat is always failure

Golf club membership figures are returning to pre-pandemic levels

Golf club membership figures are returning to pre-pandemic levels

Nick Rodger: Time goes by but same old golf issues remain in the game's cradle

Buckie Thistle, who played Celtic in the Scottish Cup earlier this season, were denied the chance to compete in the League Two play-offs after failing to meet new Scottish FA criteria.

Buckie Thistle, who played Celtic in the Scottish Cup earlier this season, were denied the chance to compete in the League Two play-offs after failing to meet new Scottish FA criteria.

Scottish Football Association

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Scottish football is the biggest loser in SPFL play-off debacle

Positive doping tests from 23 Chinese athletes prior to Tokyo 2020 were attributed to contamination

Positive doping tests from 23 Chinese athletes prior to Tokyo 2020 were attributed to contamination

Susan Egelstaff: Chinese doping scandal raises fears that sport is as dirty as ever

Buckie Thistle play Aberdeen at Victoria Park in 2022

Buckie Thistle play Aberdeen at Victoria Park in 2022

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Buckie Thistle only have themselves to blame in SPFL stooshie despite statements

Goldson and Tavernier

Goldson and Tavernier

Brutal Philippe Clement transfer call might fund his Rangers' revolution

Keith Lasley just gets it at St Mirren

Keith Lasley just gets it at St Mirren

BUDDIES BRIEFING

Keith Lasley's impact on and off pitch at St Mirren is clear to see

St Johnstone manager Craig Levein

St Johnstone manager Craig Levein

Scottish Premiership

Potentially pivotal period in St Johnstone's history

Rangers manager Philippe Clement

Rangers manager Philippe Clement

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Kenneth Ward: Celtic form quirk should give fans plenty of reasons to be fearful

Liam Polworth in action against Ross County

Liam Polworth in action against Ross County

The Rugby Road Gates

An in-depth look at Kilmarnock's unsung hero: Liam Polworth

Coventry City were robbed of one of the greatest comeback stories in FA Cup history by a marginal offside call following a VAR check.

Coventry City were robbed of one of the greatest comeback stories in FA Cup history by a marginal offside call following a VAR check.

Coventry City FC

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Time to send soul-sucking joy thief VAR into the hell-pit whence it came

Brian Graham celebrates his goal

Brian Graham celebrates his goal

One team in Glasgow

Partick Thistle FC

Jags aim to continue to build momentum after securing play-off

Helen Nelson will need to take her opportunities for Scotland against Ireland

Helen Nelson will need to take her opportunities for Scotland against Ireland

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Martin Hannan: A game of high stakes for Scotland's women in Ireland

Angus MacDonald (left) and Killian Phillips celebrate

Angus MacDonald (left) and Killian Phillips celebrate

Hampden heroics proved Thelin has plenty to work with at Pittodrie

Tony Docherty and Luke McCowan

Tony Docherty and Luke McCowan

Europe the top prize for Dundee... but here's this season's awards

Sylvester Stallone in Rocky

Sylvester Stallone in Rocky

Susan Swarbrick: I blame Rocky and those 1980s blood, sweat and tears film montages

Nelly Korda savours her Chevron Championship win and her fifth tour title in a row

Nelly Korda savours her Chevron Championship win and her fifth tour title in a row

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Nick Rodger: Korda and Scheffler continue to make a hard game look easy

Heart of Midlothian FC

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Six non-Old Firm players who could have made Team of the Year - Craig Fowler

Callum Hawkins will be on the start line of the London Marathon today

Callum Hawkins will be on the start line of the London Marathon today

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Susan Egelstaff: Few athletes deserve a successful comeback more than Callum Hawkins

Rangers head coach Jo Potter

Rangers head coach Jo Potter

Alison McConnell: Rangers handing title initiative to Celtic quite the shock

Scotland manager Steve Clarke during the friendly against Northern Ireland at Hampden last month

Scotland manager Steve Clarke during the friendly against Northern Ireland at Hampden last month

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Matthew Lindsay: Uncapped kid is the solution to Scotland's mounting Euro 2024 woes

Stephen Robinson has a tough challenge in the top six

Stephen Robinson has a tough challenge in the top six

BUDDIES BRIEFING

The blunt reality of St Mirren's top six fixture list laid bare

Rangers manager Philippe Clement

Rangers manager Philippe Clement

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Kenneth Ward: Clement should stop claiming victories when Rangers don't win

Matty Kennedy and Marley Watkins

Matty Kennedy and Marley Watkins

The Rugby Road Gates

The four Kilmarnock players who should be nominated for Player of the Year

Partick Thistle clear the danger

Partick Thistle clear the danger

One Team in Glasgow

Partick Thistle FC

Partick Thistle looking to book play-off spot with win over Airdrieonians

Dundee fans celebrate securing top six in the Scottish Premiership

Dundee fans celebrate securing top six in the Scottish Premiership

Dundee are officially a top six club - with European football a reasonable dream

A general view of scrum during an EPCR Challenge Cup match between Edinburgh Rugby and Gloucester

A general view of scrum during an EPCR Challenge Cup match between Edinburgh Rugby and Gloucester

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Martin Hannan: Rugby players are workers - and they should be treated as such

Graeme Shinnie is sent off vs Dundee

Graeme Shinnie is sent off vs Dundee

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Jimmy Thelin is exciting prospect at Aberdeen - but he needs time and patience

Scottie Scheffler won the Masters at Augusta National

Scottie Scheffler won the Masters at Augusta National

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Nick Rodger: Women's Masters may be a pipe dream ... but never say never

Rory Boulding famously netted an injury-time winner for Dundee United against Aberdeen in 2013 to send them into the top six

Rory Boulding famously netted an injury-time winner for Dundee United against Aberdeen in 2013 to send them into the top six

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An unpopular defence of the Scottish Premiership 'split'

Elaine Thompson-Herah won three gold medals on the track at Tokyo 2020

Elaine Thompson-Herah won three gold medals on the track at Tokyo 2020

Susan Egelstaff: Olympic prize money is the right move at the right time

Referee John Beaton checks the pitchside monitor during the cinch Premiership game between Rangers and Celtic at Ibrox last Sunday as fourth official Willie Collum looks on

Referee John Beaton checks the pitchside monitor during the cinch Premiership game between Rangers and Celtic at Ibrox last Sunday as fourth official Willie Collum looks on

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Matthew Lindsay: VAR is working - it's the Aberdeen board who aren't fit for purpose

Stephen Robinson's St Mirren success stretches beyond league table

Stephen Robinson's St Mirren success stretches beyond league table

BUDDIES BRIEFING

Stephen Robinson's St Mirren success stretches far beyond the league table

Adama Sidibeh celebrates as he scores to make it 1-0

Adama Sidibeh celebrates as he scores to make it 1-0

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Saints can widen gap then look start work on rebuild early

David Smith in the Alps

David Smith in the Alps

David Smith MBE: Return to the Alps and chance meeting bring positivity back to life

Rangers manager Philippe Clement and Celtic counterpart Brendan Rodgers

Rangers manager Philippe Clement and Celtic counterpart Brendan Rodgers

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Kenneth Ward: Derby debates fuel raging final Old Firm

Derek McInnes at Rugby Park

Derek McInnes at Rugby Park

The Rugby Road Gates

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Why Kilmarnock's Derek McInnes should be in line for Manager of the Year

Partick Thistle winger Steven Lawless

Partick Thistle winger Steven Lawless

ONE TEAM IN GLASGOW

Partick Thistle FC

Jags' injury blow at worst time for league run-in

Uncertainty around Dundee's pitch has been a huge inconvenience for travelling supporters this season.

Uncertainty around Dundee's pitch has been a huge inconvenience for travelling supporters this season.

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Rangers are bang on, SPFL must get tough with Dundee as pitch farce rolls on

Theo Bair scores to make it 2-2 at Dens Park

Theo Bair scores to make it 2-2 at Dens Park

Dundee young guns have brought dynamism... but still lack bottle

Celtic midfielder Matt O'Riley has been outstanding this season.

Celtic midfielder Matt O'Riley has been outstanding this season.

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Celtic midfielder pips Rangers stars and Hearts man for player of the year nod

La Rochelle won the Champions Cup last season

La Rochelle won the Champions Cup last season

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Club World Cup no new idea as rugby looks to fill pockets again - Martin Hannan

Aberdeen's Board

Aberdeen's Board

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I have so many questions for Aberdeen's board - Ally Begg

Jon Rahm slips into the green jacket after winning the 2023 Masters

Jon Rahm slips into the green jacket after winning the 2023 Masters

Nick Rodger: Familiarity breeds contentment as Masters takes centre stage

Rangers manager Philippe Clement and Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers shared a warm embrace after Sunday's game at Ibrox, and there is still little to separate their sides either.

Rangers manager Philippe Clement and Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers shared a warm embrace after Sunday's game at Ibrox, and there is still little to separate their sides either.

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Title odds now tilted in Celtic's favour as Rangers miss chance to bury rivals

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