Smith defends ‘honest’ McCurry

12:14am Tuesday 13th May 2008

Gordon Smith, the SFA chief executive, yesterday launched a staunch defence of Mike McCurry as Dundee United revealed they will be contacting Smith for “a detailed explanation” of the referee’s performance.

By GRAEME MACPHERSON

Been there, done that...

12:14am Tuesday 13th May 2008

Lee McCulloch boasts an unbeaten record at the City of Manchester stadium with previous club Wigan. His visit there tomorrow will coincide with his 30th birthday.

By MARTIN GREIG

Sad end, but fans look to future

12:33am Tuesday 13th May 2008

Gretna fans are expecting emotional scenes at the end of their Clydesdale Premier League match against Hearts tonight, even though they have not given up hope that the club will have a future.

By MARTIN McMILLAN

	Murray strikes back
	12:26am Tue 13 May 08
	Andy Murray had a dig at his critics after cruising into the second round with a 6-4, 6-1 victory over Dmitry Tursunov yesterday.

Garcia win can buoy self-belief

12:18am Tuesday 13th May 2008

Sergio Garcia had been all but forgotten by the golfing public, which is just another reason he savoured his victory at the Players Championship.

A work in progress

12:19am Tuesday 13th May 2008

In his 61st year, Dick Advocaat’s star has rarely been brighter. Nor has his prodigious enthusiasm for a game that has occasionally thrown him a curve ball.

By DARRYL BROADFOOT, Chief Football Writer

McNamara just what we need says Hughes

12:36am Tuesday 13th May 2008

John Hughes, the Falkirk manager, last night said the signing of his former Celtic team-mate Jackie McNamara on a two-year deal will add some much-needed experience to his squad.

By DEREK MILLER

Against all odds, Ricksen is enjoying the last laugh

12:19am Tuesday 13th May 2008

Fernando Ricksen has long been misunderstood. The Dutchman possesses the self-destructive traits of Paul Gascoigne but has endured with a fraction of the natural talent.

By DARRYL BROADFOOT, Chief Football Writer

Italian Open victory allows Otto to finally plan European Tour assault

12:15am Tuesday 13th May 2008

Hennie Otto was beaming after his maiden European Tour victory at the Italian Open opened the door to the greatly improved life that is on offer to tournament winners.

By DOUGLAS LOWE, Golf Correspondent

Links policy may be stunting Scots’ long-term development

12:58am Tuesday 13th May 2008

Douglas Lowe on Tuesday: Scotland is justifiably proud of its golfing heritage, and lays claim to many of the finest links in the world.

By DOUGLAS LOWE, Golf Correspondent

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