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Hopes for north-east cricket action boosted by Scottish Government’s latest lifting of restrictions
Hopes of the game of cricket being played again soon in the north-east were given a boost by the Scottish Government’s announcement of a further lifting of restrictions.
Commonwealth Games marathon medallist Robbie Simpson weighs up openings as return of competitions looks near
Banchory’s Commonwealth Games marathon bronze medallist Robbie Simpson hopes to be back racing before too long – he’s just not too sure where it might be.
Aberdeen’s Liam Allan, 18, set to make professional boxing debut after shedding 40kg
Aberdeen cruiserweight Liam Allan is set to make his professional debut after shedding 40kg since turning to boxing.
Aberdeenshire’s Mannofield Cricket Ground to be ‘north-east’s biggest beer garden’
Mannofield, the scene of many a rousing cricket game over the past 166 years, is set to become the biggest beer garden in the north-east, according to the Aberdeenshire president.
Aberdeen’s Gemma Dryburgh makes it two wins in a row on Rose Ladies Series
Aberdeen’s Gemma Dryburgh made it back-to-back wins on the Rose Ladies Series by claiming victory in the first ever women’s professional golf tournament held at Royal St George’s.
Metro Aberdeen’s Hamish Battle uses tattie farming to keep fit during summer
Scotland hill running international Hamish Battle has been building his endurance base by working as a tattie roguer on a local farm.
Aberdeen skipper Joe Lewis signs on as Newmachar Golf Club ambassador and reveals which Don has the best swing
Aberdeen goalkeeper Joe Lewis will "promote golf to people of all ages and abilities" after signing on as Newmachar's club ambassador.
Former Crathie cricket player John Hitchen on link to West Indies legend Sir Everton Weekes
When former Crathie player John Hitchen read of the death of cricket great Sir Everton Weekes, he immediately recalled the connection to his father, Cedric.
Aberdonian European Tour pro David Law breaks course record on Hazlehead Pines course
Aberdeen golfer David Law hopes breaking the course record at Hazlehead bodes well for his European Tour return later this month.
Aberdeen’s Gemma Dryburgh all fired up for Royal St George’s after Rose Ladies Series victory
Aberdeen's Gemma Dryburgh has set her sights on a quick double after notching her biggest professional career win.
Clubs forced to postpone open events after Scottish Golf ruling
Many golfers were surprised by the news from Scottish Golf that opens were still off limits despite the lifting of the five-mile travel ban.
Athlete Kosgei disappointed by cancellation
Kenyan athlete Isaiah Kosgei is disappointed to hear that the Baxters Loch Ness marathon has been cancelled.
Andrew’s hope that trail race may still go ahead
Ultra-distance race organiser Andrew Gordon hopes to complete an unexpected double later this year.
Aberdeen boxer Nathan Beattie set for televised return to the ring in August
Aberdeen lightweight Nathan Beattie will box for the first time since the Covid-19 lockdown when headlining a televised event in the city.
Aberdeenshire open Mannofield Cricket Ground facilities up to other city clubs
North-east cricket has received a welcome double boost after weeks of inactivity.
Aberdeenshire’s Robert Hudson on putting miles in during pandemic in South Korea
Stonehaven’s Robert Hudson has been experiencing life as a runner during the coronavirus pandemic from a South Korean perspective.
Aberdeen Tokyo Olympics hopeful Zoey Clark delighted to get back to ‘normality’ of track
Aberdeen athlete Zoey Clark is delighted to "get back to a wee bit of normality".
Team GB sprinter Zoey Clark among elite athletes who will be able to use Aberdeen Sports Village’s outdoor track from this week
Some of the north-east's top athletics stars will be able to access the outdoor track at Aberdeen Sports Village (ASV) from this week.
Evening Express Champion of Champions title-holder Barrie shrugs off 10-week absence to shoot 60 at Kings Links
Bon Accord’s Barrie Edmond played down shrugging off a 10-week lockdown absence to card an 11-under-par 60 at the Kings Links.
Golf: Scottish Government’s changes to lockdown rules eases battle for tee-times
The tee-times race has eased for thousands of Scottish golfers.
Head coach Shane Burger thinks absence can benefit Scottish cricket in long run
Shane Burger believes Scottish cricket can return stronger than ever after coronavirus.
Clubs’ tribute to rugby writer Jack Nixon’s milestone
North-east rugby correspondent Jack Nixon admitted he was stunned when many of the clubs in the Caledonia area came together to mark his 80th birthday.
Athletics: Robbie Simpson plans epic run from mouth of Dee in Aberdeen to source high in Cairngorms
Great Britain mountain running international Robbie Simpson is planning an epic 85-mile run from the mouth of the River Dee to its source high in the Cairngorms.
Athletics: Westpark club keeps on running despite their setbacks
The running club at Westpark school have remained active throughout the lockdown – despite suffering some disappointments along the way.
John Henderson up for PDC restart as he checks out matchplay chances
John Henderson believes it would be fantastic for darts if the World Matchplay can take place – regardless of whether he qualifies.
Cruden Bay Golf Club hoping further lockdown easing this week will boost visitor numbers
Cruden Bay are hoping First Minister Nicola Sturgeon gives them the green light to finally tee off their season in style this weekend.
Aberdeen’s Gemma Dryburgh looking forward to inaugural Justin Rose Ladies Series
Aberdeen's Gemma Dryburgh is thrilled by the prospect of competing in the inaugural Justin Rose Ladies Series this season.
Paralympian Neil Fachie determined to win as much as he can before sight deteriorates
Neil Fachie is determined to make the most of his sight.
Aberdeenshire Cricket Association: Scottish Government has left us in a state of limbo
Cricket clubs in the north-east have been left in a state of “limbo”, according to a senior official of the Aberdeenshire Cricket Association (ACA).
The pioneers who paved the way for north-east sprinters Zoey Clark and Alisha Rees
Aberdeen AAC’s Zoey Clark and Banchory Stonehaven AC’s Alisha Rees are two of Britain’s top sprinters – but they are only following in the footsteps of some long forgotten north-east pioneers of women’s athletics.
