Trio of former players backing Scotland to defy pessimists

Monday 1st December 2008

The autumn internationals might have produced a mixed crop of results and performances for Scotland, but a group of former players saw enough to believe that their compatriots can pose a serious challenge in next year's Six Nations Championship.

Twell wins seniorsbut will concentrate on juniors

Monday 1st December 2008

Cross country: Steph Twell continued her prodigious progress on Saturday when she won the senior women’s trial for the European Cross-country Championships at Sefton Park, Liverpool.

Sweden lift World Cup and join roll of famous winners

Monday 1st December 2008

Robert Karlsson was delighted to join the host of golfing greats who have won the coveted World Cup trophy after combining with Henrik Stenson yesterday to capture the Omega Mission Hills World Cup for Sweden.

Inca looks set for another tilt at the Champion Hurdle

Monday 1st December 2008

The Irish challenge at the Cheltenham Festival this season promises to be as thrilling as ever, if performances at Fairyhouse yesterday are any guide.

Kim seals victory for Sorenstam on the final green

Monday 1st December 2008

Christina Kim held her nerve on the closing hole to secure the half point needed for Team International to regain the Lexus Cup yesterday with a 12.5-11.5 victory over defending champions Asia.

ICC chief keen that England return to India for Test match series

Monday 1st December 2008

Haroon Lorgat, the International Cricket Council chief executive, yesterday urged England to return to India for next month's two-Test series.

Romanov has finally found a manager. Now he must back him

Monday 1st December 2008

Darryl Broadfoot on Monday: Csabla Laszlo is a beacon of hope for a Hearts team tormented by their owner in absentia.

	Smith not one to jump the gun
	12:20am Sat 29 Nov 08
	Amid all the wailing and gnashing of teeth over the supposedly parlous state of Scottish football this week, Walter Smith afforded himself a wry smile.

Girlfriend’s positive influence at heart of Nade’s life in the fit lane

12:20am Saturday 29th November 2008

Hearts striker Christian Nade, publicly criticised by his manager for being overweight in the summer, has credited his girlfriend for the transformation in his physique this season, because she has cut out the junk food and nights out.

Chisholm now convinced goals are set to flow

12:21am Saturday 29th November 2008

Ross Chisholm, the Hibernian midfielder, hopes his side's long-awaited victory against Motherwell last weekend will finally spark the club's season into life.

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