More than 18 months after The Herald had promoted the establishment of a dedicated Scottish sports university as overdue, the vision became welcome reality yesterday.
It is the case that many Classic trials turn out to be nothing of the sort but today's Dante Stakes at York is a very notable exception. Three recent Derby winners have won this race en route to Epsom. North Light, Motivator and Authorized have had enjoyed that double triumph in three of the last four years, a record far beyond any other such trial.
It may seem inappropriate to describe a women of 5ft 5ins as a giant, but that is the mot juste for world tennis No.1 Justine Henin who announced yesterday that she is quitting her sport with immediate effect.
Gretna players and staff will discover on Monday if there is a future for the stricken club. Potential investors have been given until Saturday to table a firm offer or the Dumfriesshire club will be wound up.
John Hughes last night pulled off his second major signing in a matter of days when he lured former Rangers winger Neil McCann from Hearts on a two-year deal.
England's new-look bowling attack have been challenged to perform on the big stage and ensure that the Ashes heroes of 2005 are forced into a lengthy spell on the sidelines.
Relaxed after two nightmare years on the European Tour, Andrew Oldcorn moved into contention for the £45,000 Northern Open over the new Spey Valley course with a two-under-par 70 for a three-under aggregate of 141.
Walter Smith sat within touching distance of UEFA’s famous slab of silverware and pondered one final twist in a tale borne out of fantasy, if not of the football variety.
It was all there in the body language. As the evening sun dipped behind
the stand at the City of Manchester stadium, the Rangers players drifted around the immaculate green sward that will stage tonight’s showpiece. (With video)
Allan McGregor sat within two feet of the UEFA Cup yesterday: close enough to lean out and touch it, but the Rangers goalkeeper will play no part in his team's attempt to get their hands on the distinctive victory vase this evening.
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