Dutchman comes out fighting

12:17am Wednesday 24th September 2008

Typically, given his forthright style, Charles van Commenee confronted UK Athletics with controversy yesterday before he had even started his new job with them.

Lovell winner ensures nervy Falkirk advance

12:16am Wednesday 24th September 2008

Falkirk 2 - 1 Queen of the South: Steve Lovell’s first goal for Falkirk was enough to move his side into the quarter-finals of the Co-operative Insurance Cup after a second-half scare.

	Hamilton hits back at stewards as judges rule against McLaren
	12:02am Wed 24 Sep 08
	Lewis Hamilton yesterday took a sideswipe at the stewards and judges he feels have forsaken the competitive spirit of Formula One.

Surface tension could stop Murray from facing Ukraine

12:19am Wednesday 24th September 2008

John Lloyd, the Great Britain captain, will seek confirmation from Andy Murray that he will be willing to play in the Davis Cup tie against Ukraine next spring on a surface yet to be decided.

No old pals’ act from McDonald

Wednesday 24th September 2008

Gary McDonald may have a soft spot for Kilmarnock and Jim Jefferies, the Rugby Park manager, but he will do his utmost to help his new club, Aberdeen, eliminate them from the Co-operative Insurance Cup in Ayrshire tonight.

Cooke takes leap into the unknown in Olympic bobsleigh bid

Wednesday 24th September 2008

Doug Gillon on Wednesday: Britain is casting her net widely for Olympic talent, even advertising for potential podium material on Facebook.

IRB try to arrange stopgap in Scotland player release row

12:05am Wednesday 24th September 2008

The International Rugby Board are trying to negotiate a short-term fix in the row between Scotland and English clubs over player release.

Cumani looks at task facing Purple Moon in Listed feature

Wednesday 24th September 2008

Travelling to the other side of the planet to compete in one of the most famous races out there is one thing, but to be only just beaten borders on heart-breaking.

Lewis Hamilton's Formula 1 appeal thrown out by FIA

5:22pm Tuesday 23rd September 2008

Lewis Hamilton heads into the final four grands prix of the Formula One season in possession of a narrow one-point lead.

Scottish Rugby complaint over withdrawals

Tuesday 23rd September 2008

Scottish Rugby have made a formal complaint to the International Rugby Board after the national team’s English-based players were refused permission to attend yesterday’s training session at Murrayfield.

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