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No complaints from Dee co-boss after Scottish Cup defeat

13/08/2018

Athletics: Torphins’ Rees will block out pain in bid to retain Scottish 200m title

11/08/2018

Wrestlezone: Tucker aims to crush ‘lapdog’ Crusher Craib

11/08/2018

Aberdeen’s Sports Award: Horrendous injury didn’t keep Ultimate Judo’s Gordon off the mat

11/08/2018

Aberdeen Lynx fixtures for 2018/19 season REVEALED

10/08/2018

Aberdeen’s Sports Awards 2018: Curler Morrison says nod an ice surprise

10/08/2018

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No complaints from Dee co-boss after Scottish Cup defeat

13/08/2018

Banks o’ Dee co-manager Tommy Forbes felt they could have no complaints after defeat to Auchinleck Talbot in the Scottish Cup.

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Athletics: Torphins’ Rees will block out pain in bid to retain Scottish 200m title

11/08/2018

Alisha Rees is poised to become one of the most successful young athletes in the long history of the Scottish women’s track and field championships.

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Wrestlezone: Tucker aims to crush ‘lapdog’ Crusher Craib

11/08/2018

Wrestlezone’s Bryan Tucker has branded Crusher Craib as Sterling Oil’s “lapdog” and vowed to end a 10-year wait for victory over his rival.

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Aberdeen’s Sports Award: Horrendous injury didn’t keep Ultimate Judo’s Gordon off the mat

11/08/2018

A judo coach went the extra mile for his club while battling back from a horrendous knee injury.

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Aberdeen Lynx fixtures for 2018/19 season REVEALED

10/08/2018

Aberdeen Lynx's fixtures for the new season have been revealed.

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Aberdeen’s Sports Awards 2018: Curler Morrison says nod an ice surprise

10/08/2018

A curler who represented the north-east on the world stage has been nominated for one of Aberdeen’s Sports Awards.

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Golf: Golden Bear Nicklaus caps Callum’s golden year in the States

09/08/2018

Callum Bruce will never forget the day he received an honour for his achievements from Jack Nicklaus.

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Granite City Brawlers roller derby team getting ready for inaugural Silver City Cup

09/08/2018

Aberdeen's men’s roller derby team are set to bring an international competition to the north-east next month.

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Ice Hockey: Aberdeen Lynx reveal roster for upcoming Scottish National League season

08/08/2018

Aberdeen Lynx have revealed their roster for the upcoming season.

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Aberdeen Lynx announce sponsorship deal with firm and Evening Express partnership

07/08/2018

The Evening Express will be the official media partner of the Aberdeen Lynx for the coming season.

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Video: Fraserburgh strongman Massie lifts world’s strongest man title

07/08/2018

Fraserburgh's Ewan Massie is celebrating after lifting the world’s strongest man under 90kg crown.

Win: Two tickets to the Aberdeen Lynx Awards Ball plus overnight stay at Aberdeen Altens Hotel

06/08/2018

The Aberdeen Lynx are set to find out their new season fixtures in the coming days.

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Westburn courts to boost tennis after ace unveiling

03/08/2018

Westburn Tennis Centre’s revamped outdoor courts have been revealed – with game chiefs saying they’ll “build on the enthusiasm for the game” in the north-east.

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Ballater 10-mile race: Kelly goes from 56th to 56 minutes and first place in two years

02/08/2018

Jason Kelly is targeting more road running success after scoring his first major local victory in the 30th anniversary Ballater 10-mile race.

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Juveniles: Lewis United 2004’s are prize guys on trip to Canada

31/07/2018

A juvenile football team are back in the north-east after a successful pre-season trip across the pond – which saw them take home silverware.

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Evening Express Aberdeenshire Cup: Buckie Thistle put league first but aim for Dons scalp

31/07/2018

Buckie Thistle boss Graeme Stewart says the Highland League is their priority this season.

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I’ve hated boxing for three years and thought I would die – Boxer Danny Williams

30/07/2018

Former British heavyweight champion Danny Williams today admitted he wanted to retire three years ago because he feared he could die in the ring.

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Tributes pour in for Keith’s Stables – the ‘one-off’ stalwart of Kynoch Park

30/07/2018

People from across Scottish football have paid tribute to Sandy Stables.

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Lee McAllister after win over Williams: ‘I proved everyone wrong’

30/07/2018

Aberdeen Assassin Lee McAllister today revealed he suffered a serious shoulder injury just four rounds into his shock win over Danny Williams in a heavyweight bout.

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Boxing: Lee McAllister’s win over Tyson-beater Danny Williams makes headlines around the world

29/07/2018

Aberdeen Assassin Lee McAllister's 10th round win over Englishman Danny Williams - the man who once knocked out "Iron" Mike Tyson - is making headlines the world over.

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Williams is ‘going to put McAllister in his place’ for agreeing to fight

28/07/2018

Heavyweight Danny Williams has warned he is in the best shape in nearly a decade.

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‘Assassin’ Lee says critics only spur him to new heights as he threatens to sink heavyweight champion who decked Tyson

28/07/2018

Aberdeen Assassin Lee McAllister today vowed to silence the critics who branded him “crazy” to face heavyweight great Danny Williams.

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Athletics: Zoey Clark lifts the pace as she zooms in on Berlin’s championship relay

26/07/2018

Zoey Clark is focused on helping Great Britain achieve more 4x400m relay success at next month’s European championships in Berlin after missing out on selection for the individual 400m event.

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Athletics: James Hoad edges closer to senior men’s 5,000-metre record

26/07/2018

James Hoad will compete in the Scottish East District 5,000m track championships at Glasgow’s Scotstoun stadium tomorrow evening with the aim of edging closer to the Aberdeen AAC senior men’s record for the distance.

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Golf: North-east amateur Roger tells of how France trip descended into farce

24/07/2018

Former Scottish youths champion Stephen Roger’s trip to play in France’s top amateur tournament turned into a nightmare he could never have imagined.

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Golf: Stonehaven’s Locke announces he’s turned professional following Silver Medal success at Carnoustie

24/07/2018

North-east teenager Sam Locke has announced his decision to join the professional ranks after winning the Silver Medal at the 147th Open Championship.

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Cricket: Aberdeenshire skipper Venske returns to play his part in victory in the capital

23/07/2018

Aberdeenshire bounced back to form in Edinburgh where an inspired Chris Venske returned from injury to help his side home in a low-scoring game against Eastern Premier strugglers Stewarts Melville.

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Stonehaven’s Locke receives Silver Medal at Open Championship

22/07/2018

Stonehaven's Sam Locke has received the Silver Medal for the leading amateur at the 147th Open Championship.

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Athletics: Doubts over Aberdeen’s Union Street mile race cast aside as festival of varied events revealed

21/07/2018

Concerns over the future of the Celebrate Aberdeen Union Street mile have been cast aside and the event will go ahead on Saturday August 25 – with races for senior athletes as well as primary and secondary school children.

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Hearts boss Levein is ready to take it on chin after ineligible Irving faced Cove in Betfred Cup

21/07/2018

Hearts boss Craig Levein says the Jambos have to accept whatever punishment they are given after admitting to fielding an ineligible player against Cove Rangers.

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Stonehaven’s Locke set to get his hands on silver medal at the Open

21/07/2018

Stonehaven amateur Sam Locke said he was proud of himself after battling back from a bad start to make the cut at his first major.

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World number three Rose’s message to Stonehaven amateur Locke: Believe in yourself and go hoping for Cinderella story

18/07/2018

Justin Rose had a message for Sam Locke before the Stonehaven amateur’s maiden Major: believe in the “Cinderella story”.

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Cricket: Scots stepping up pace to claim their spot at top table as full ICC members

17/07/2018

Scotland are on course to become the next full member of the International Cricket Council (ICC), according to the chief executive of Cricket Scotland.

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Lawrie says Knox is Scot for Carnoustie after stunning Irish Open win

17/07/2018

Aberdeen's Open champion Paul Lawrie is hoping to watch another Scot challenge for golf’s oldest Major at Carnoustie.

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Stonehaven amateur Locke learns who he’ll play with at the Open

16/07/2018

Stonehaven amateur Sam Locke has discovered his playing partners for the Open Championship.

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Video: That’s my message to McAllister and his fans – you will regret it, says boxer Williams

14/07/2018

Danny Williams insists he will make Lee McAllister regret fighting him.

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Golf: Stonehaven marshals will cheer on member Locke between duties at the Open

14/07/2018

Members of a north-east golf club will be cheering on one of their own from inside the ropes at next week’s Open Championship.

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Hockey: Granite City four play their part as Scotland displays bag bronze

13/07/2018

A quartet of women hockey players from Aberdeen are celebrating after Scotland’s Over-60s team won bronze in the recent Grand Masters Hockey World Cup.

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Golf: Stonehaven’s Locke preparing as he is always does – despite next tournament being the Open at Carnoustie

13/07/2018

Stonehaven amateur Sam Locke doesn’t plan on changing his usual pre-tournament routines – even though he’s gearing up for his maiden Major.

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Mouthwatering clashes set up as Aberdeenshire Cup draw made

11/07/2018

The draw for the 121st edition of the Evening Express Aberdeenshire Cup has been revealed.

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Byron Boxing Club’s Docherty turns pro with Hearn’s Matchroom

10/07/2018

Byron Boxing Club's John Docherty has turned professional after signing with Barry and Eddie Hearn's Matchroom Boxing.

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Athletics: Simpson gets to keep massive trophy after his third Montreux victory in a row

05/07/2018

Robbie Simpson received a big surprise when he won the Montreux les Rochers de Naye mountain race in Switzerland for the third year in a row.

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American football: Westhill’s Ojabo closer to NFL dream after committing to University of Michigan

04/07/2018

An 18-year-old who grew up in Westhill has taken another step towards America’s National Football League (NFL) by committing to a scholarship at the University of Michigan.

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Golf: Stonehaven amateur Sam Locke qualifies for Open Championship at Carnoustie

03/07/2018

Stonehaven amateur Sam Locke will play in the Open Championship at Carnoustie later this month after winning the final qualifying event at The Renaissance Club.

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Watch: Massie’s sights set on lifting world title after second Scotland’s Strongest Man win in a row

03/07/2018

A Fraserburgh man has been crowned Scotland’s strongest man under 90kg for the second year in a row – and now has his sights set on the world crown.

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Golf: Adam’s number one at Culter as he knocks three shots off course record with 62

03/07/2018

Adam Fisher shattered the course record during the Peterculter Open at the weekend.

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Canoeing: Golden day for Aberdeen’s Florence with victory at World Cup 2 in Krakow

02/07/2018

Great Britain’s David Florence proved he is still a world force to be reckoned with as he topped the leaderboard at World Cup 2 in Krakow, Poland, taking gold in the men’s canoe single (C1).

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Athletics: Aberdeen’s Clark facing waiting game after fourth at British Championships fails to clinch Euro berth

02/07/2018

Aberdeen's Zoey Clark was agonisingly close to another podium finish in the 400m at the British Championships in Birmingham.

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Torry Academy keeper Owen wins Evening Express prize for his magnificent seven matches in goals

28/06/2018

A talented young keeper has been named the Evening Express’ Secondary School Player of the Year.

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Ben shows the Evening Express how guide runners can help out those in north-east who need the expertise

26/06/2018

How do you run one of the north-east’s annual 10K or half-marathon races if you have a sensory impairment which means you can’t run alone?

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Golf: Injury ends Lawrie’s season and hopes of Carnoustie return for Open Championship

25/06/2018

Aberdeen golfer Paul Lawrie has announced his season is over - and he will miss returning to Carnoustie for next month's Open Championship.

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Golf: Aberdeen’s Law rules in the Highlands after lifting first Challenge Tour title

25/06/2018

David Law today woke up with 35,000 reasons to smile after becoming the first home winner of the SSE Scottish Hydro Challenge for eight years.

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Jovan Rebula lifts Amateur Championship at Royal Aberdeen – and earns place at the Open

23/06/2018

Jovan Rebula became the second South African - and first in more than fifty years - to lift the Amateur Championship, with a 3&2 victory over Irishman Robin Dawson at Royal Aberdeen.

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Amateur Championship: Major encouragement for Open hopeful Rebula from uncle Ernie

23/06/2018

South Africa’s Jovan Rebula revealed he’s been receiving nightly coaching from his major champion uncle during this week’s 123rd Amateur Championship in the Granite City.

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Golf at Royal Aberdeen: Sloman knocks out red-hot Wilco at windy Amateur Championship

22/06/2018

“I don’t tend to play my home course when it’s this windy to be honest.

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Boxing: Aberdeen’s Traynor to fight ex-European champ in Barcelona tomorrow

21/06/2018

Aberdeen super featherweight Darren Traynor today vowed to reign in Spain to rocket up the rankings in search of another major title shot.

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Amateur Championship in Aberdeen: Business as usual for Nienaber as he gets in matchplay groove

21/06/2018

If the winner of the Amateur Championship’s strokeplay is cursed when the format changes to matchplay, Wilco Nienaber didn’t show it.

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Roger reflective over first taste of Amateur contest in Granite City

20/06/2018

Former Cruden Bay man Stephen Roger was pleased to have given himself at least a chance at the cut in the Amateur Championship with a solid second round.

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Els’ nephew reaches matchplay and praises ‘Big Easy’s’ influence

20/06/2018

Jovan Rebula pointed to the help he gets from his major champion uncle to deal with “big-time moments” as he fired himself into the matchplay stage of the Amateur Championship.

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Meek cards albatross to move into the hunt at Royal Aberdeen

19/06/2018

Most of us could not dream of hitting two irons to a par five green – but Canadian Sam Meek’s second shot on the sixth at Royal Aberdeen found the cup.

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Stonehaven’s Locke aiming for matchplay stage at Amateur Championship in city

19/06/2018

Stonehaven’s Sam Locke steadied the ship in the wind at Royal Aberdeen yesterday to keep himself in the hunt for the Amateur Championship’s match-play stage.

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Golf: Caledonian clean sweep as Stuart secures the Aberdeen Links title at first time of asking

18/06/2018

Stuart Whyte admitted he was unaware of the prestigious recognition associated with the Aberdeen Links Championship ... until he was on the brink of being crowned champion at his first attempt.

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Golf’s Amateur Championship in Aberdeen: Fisher swaps Missouri for Granite City in hunt for crown

15/06/2018

Newmachar's Adam Fisher is hoping his achievements at university across the pond can help him make a splash at next week’s Amateur Championship in the Granite City.

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McCracken delighted with coaching role at Peterhead

13/06/2018

David McCracken is “excited” to have the opportunity to coach at Peterhead.

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Night of anarchy assured as Chavo Guerrero signs up for Wrestlezone

12/06/2018

WWE legend Chavo Guerrero Jr has been confirmed for a star-studded Wrestlezone bill in Aberdeen this summer.

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Aboyne’s McWilliam suffers narrow singles defeat as US seal golf’s Curtis Cup

11/06/2018

Aboyne's Shannon McWilliam was narrowly defeated in last night’s Curtis Cup singles as the United States won back the women’s amateur team prize.

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I have nothing to gain from McAllister fight apart from cheque says Williams

09/06/2018

Heavyweight great Danny Williams today admitted he only took on a fight against Lee McAllister for the cash.

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Cricket: ‘There’s a real buzz around the group that we can do something special’ says Leask as Scots set sights high against England

09/06/2018

Michael Leask insists Scotland can beat England tomorrow and he hopes to play a big part in it.

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McAllister says dream fight would never have happened without the Evening Express

09/06/2018

Aberdeen Assassin Lee McAllister today revealed the Evening Express was the catalyst for his fight with heavyweight great Danny Williams.

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McAllister confirms city heavyweight showdown with Williams – the man who stopped Tyson

08/06/2018

Aberdeen Assassin Lee McAllister today confirmed he will fight Danny Williams – the man who stopped Mike Tyson.

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Curtis Cup: Aberdeen’s Farquharson-Black believes team has fine mix of players poised to perform

08/06/2018

Aberdeen's Elaine Farquharson-Black believes she has the right blend of youth and experience to retain the Curtis Cup at Quaker Ridge in New York this weekend.

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All eyes on Royal Aberdeen for The 123rd Amateur Championship

07/06/2018

An international field of 288 elite men’s amateur golfers will descend on the North East of Scotland this month all possessing one aim – to lift The Amateur Championship trophy and with it secure a spot in The 147th Open at Carnoustie in July.

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Aberdeen media trio to capture World Cup fan fests in Moscow’s Red Square

07/06/2018

Three employees of an Aberdeen firm jetted off today to the World Cup in Russia.

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Jolly hockey sticks for Sheila – still good sport at the age of 75

06/06/2018

To represent your country in the sport you love is always a great achievement.

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Golf: Scott celebrates his first ace but loses Deeside Champion of Champions tie

05/06/2018

Scott Mackay didn’t know whether to laugh or cry after his second round match in the Evening Express Champion of Champions handicap tournament.

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Proctor swaps IT job in oil and gas industry to race full-time with McLaren and now sets his sights on Le Mans

05/06/2018

Aberdeen racing driver Lewis Proctor has joined the prestigious McLaren Driver Development Programme and is targeting a dream race at Le Mans.

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Aberdeenshire soundly beaten in one-sided Forfarshire demolition

04/06/2018

Aberdeenshire’s run of wins in the Eastern Premier came to an end in Broughty Ferry where they were soundly beaten by Forfarshire, who ran out 230-run winners in a totally one-sided game.

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Aberdeen Assassin in challenge to British heavyweight legend as war of words begins

04/06/2018

Aberdeen Assassin Lee McAllister today started a war of words with heavyweight legend Danny Williams and insisted he would fight the boxer who knocked out Mike Tyson.

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Boxing: Sutherland teams up with Scots ring legend Jacobs as he begins pro career in search of future title success

01/06/2018

Aberdeen welterweight Dean Sutherland has linked up with a boxing legend to prepare for his professional ring debut.

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Peterhead boss McInally delighted to secure keeper Fleming on new two-year deal

01/06/2018

Peterhead manager Jim McInally is delighted to have secured goalie Greg Fleming on a new contract.

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Lang haul: Naomi aiming to add to her successes at Scotstoun meet

31/05/2018

Aberdeen AAC’s Naomi Lang aims to add another honour to her growing collection when she competes in the Scottish 3,000m Championships at Glasgow’s Scotstoun stadium tomorrow evening.

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Grainger backs her ‘lifetime experience on the frontline of sport’ in tough role

31/05/2018

Olympic gold medallist Dame Katherine Grainger believes her experiences as an athlete can help her keep Great Britain as one of the world’s sporting powerhouses.

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Boyle’s taking a shine to the real prospect of Peterhead trophies

31/05/2018

Paddy Boyle says the chance to challenge for trophies was one of the main reasons he joined Peterhead.

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More to come from Robertson and Leitch after staying with Peterhead

30/05/2018

Peterhead manager Jim McInally believes there is still plenty more to come from Mason Robertson and Jack Leitch after both committed their futures to the club.

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McInally says Boyle signed due to Peterhead’s reputation among the players

28/05/2018

Boss Jim McInally believes the signing of Paddy Boyle shows the strong reputation Peterhead have among players.

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Aberdeenshire buoyed by wins at home as they go to battle in capital

25/05/2018

Aberdeenshire will be away from home tomorrow for the first time since the opening day of the season.

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Peterhead boss McInally hails defender Brown after new deal

25/05/2018

Peterhead manager Jim McInally is delighted to have resigned Jason Brown.

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Deeside Runner Robbie turns to mountain tasks after success in BHGE 10km race

24/05/2018

Aberdeen BHGE 10km champion Robbie Simpson flies out to Switzerland this weekend to begin his preparations for the Zermatt alpine mountain marathon in early July.

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Clark out to ensure preparations on track for success at Tokyo Olympics

24/05/2018

Zoey Clark hopes this summer’s European Championships can be the springboard for her to win individual medals at international events.

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Ellon Rugby back in the big time after Blairgowrie turn down the chance of crucial play-off

24/05/2018

Ellon Rugby have been promoted to the top Caledonia league.

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Staying loyal to Peterhead was simple for Balmoor stalwart Stevenson

24/05/2018

Jamie Stevenson insists it was an easy decision to stay with Peterhead.

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It was a ‘no-brainer’ for Ferry to stay on at Peterhead

23/05/2018

Simon Ferry says it was a “no-brainer” to stay with Peterhead, and believes the club are in a great place after boss Jim McInally also decided to stay.

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Unhappy time after president admits folding was best option for Lewis United

22/05/2018

Lewis United president George Copland has many happy memories from over a half century with the club.

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Champion Bryan delighted after team claim Journal Cup success

22/05/2018

Bryan Innes returned to a happy hunting ground when Murcar Links secured the Journal Cup at Peterhead.

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Party time as Aberdeen Sooyang Do reach 15th birthday in style

22/05/2018

An Aberdeen-founded martial arts school have kick-started their 15th birthday celebrations.

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Delight for Simpson after ‘comfortable’ victory, while Brian takes women’s title for fourth time

21/05/2018

Robbie Simpson (Deeside Runners) was delighted to win the 2018 BHGE 10k just five weeks after winning bronze in the marathon at the Commonwealth Games on Australia’s Gold Coast.

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Cuminestown’s Evans: ‘It’s been best Tour Series so far and I suspect it will be for the series’

18/05/2018

Cuminestown's Neah Evans suspects the Tour Series women won’t get a better race than last night’s in Aberdeen for the rest of the competition.

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Tour Series cycling: Last year I said it was best venue and now I definitely think it is says champ Clancy

18/05/2018

Ed Clancy was full of praise for the Aberdeen Tour Series course after crossing the finish line first in the men’s elite race.

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ClubSport Aberdeen to launch with aim of boosting groups in Granite City

17/05/2018

An initiative which will put clubs at the heart of the city’s sports governance is set to launch.

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‘Last year in Aberdeen was incredible and this year it is an even bigger, stronger field’ is Tour Series claim

17/05/2018

Olympic, Commonwealth and world cycling champions will tonight race through the Granite City – and it’s free to watch.