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Run Balmoral: Handy Andy at double as 5,000 runners take giant strides on Queen’s birthday weekend
Great Britain mountain racing international Andy Douglas completed a Deeside double at the 21st anniversary Run Balmoral meeting which attracted more than 5,000 runners to the Royal estate on the Queen’s birthday weekend.
Ellon full of confidence for trip to Inverness
Ellon took a massive step towards winning Caley 2 North last week when they crushed nearest challengers Moray 68-15 at the Meadows.
Simon dreams of Ferrytale ending for Peterhead’s backroom heroes
Simon Ferry says every player in the Peterhead squad is desperate to get promotion from League Two to repay the club’s behind-the-scenes heroes.
Athletics: Reigning champ Kerry Prise aiming for reprise in Devil of Deeside races
Kerry Prise has adopted a deliberately low-key build-up towards the defence of her title in the Repsol Sinopec Devil of Deeside Challenge at Balmoral this weekend.
New Gael blows traditional taste of Irish history into Aberdeen
Imagine a mix of basketball, rugby and football. Then pour on the traditions of the Celtic culture and you will begin to get a flavour of Gaelic Football.
North-east junior aces earn Scots Team of the year award after win
The North-east of Scotland Junior District team have been awarded the Tennis Scotland Team of the Year prize.
Silver anniversary of Aberdeen’s Sport Awards needs YOU to nominate heroes
Nominations for the prestigious Aberdeen’s Sports Awards, now in their 25th year, officially opened today.
Superleague return caps successful season for Youngson’s East Enders
East End are back in the Superleague after defeating Cruden Bay 3-0 at New Advocates Park to clinch the First Division East title.
10 weeks to 10K: Week 6 – Balancing act can help stretch you to limit but make use of rest
This week Briony Stewart, health and wellness advisor at Sport Aberdeen, looks at how to balance a return to the intensities of interval training with recovery sessions designed to soothe muscle pain and keep you training at your best:
Rugby: Sniff of the glory days back at Ellon after fans drive side on to victory
Ellon surged to the top of Caley 2 North after beating nearest challengers Moray.
Oldmeldrum’s Allan overcomes adversity to equal Aussie’s Para Trap world record score
Oldmeldrum’s Allan Ritchie has conquered adversity to equal a world record.
Athletics: Tough weekend in store as Stewart gets set to tackle 10K track champs AND Balmoral 5K
Scotland junior international Clare Stewart is planning an ambitious race double-header next weekend.
Dominant Sutherland switches codes to sign on as professional boxer
Aberdeen's multiple kickboxing world champion Dean Sutherland has switched to professional boxing having signed up with MTK Global management.
Granite City Oilers celebrate permanent baseball field with win
The Granite City Oilers have greeted news of a new permanent home and celebrated with their latest victory.
Chalmers of Aberdeen was first European to star in baseball’s World Series
“An upstanding, intelligent young fellow, with all the sturdy Scotch virtues.”
10 weeks to 10K: Week 5 – Parkrun can push training up a level and help refocus at the halfway stage
Make Aberdeen’s longest-running road race your latest challenge! Welcome to your 10 weeks to 10K training plan.
Juniors: Banks o’ Dee boss McNaughton set to retire with hitman Watt joining Forbes at helm
Banks o’ Dee co-boss Sandy McNaughton is to retire from management at the end of the season.
Juveniles: Northstar on the rise after holding off Glentanar in race for title
Northstar CFC are now just three points behind Turriff United at the top of C League, Section 1 after a 2-1 win at Glentanar saw them take full advantage of their game in hand.
Golf: Pros offer advice on who to back in Masters
Jack Frost may be late in leaving the North-east but Stateside the azaleas are in full bloom for the most intriguing Masters for years.
Table tennis: Aberdeen Sports Village players shine with titles at Scottish Team Championships
Aberdeen U13 boys have won the Scottish Boys Team title at the Inter-League (Team) Table Tennis Championships for the sixth year in a row.
Ice hockey: Aberdeen Lynx roaring to go for play-offs semi match-up with Dundee Comets
The Aberdeen Lynx are ready to cross their sticks with the Dundee Comets in the last four of the Scottish National League play-offs as finals weekend begins on Saturday.
10 weeks to 10K: Week 4 – Stretching and warming up/down
Make Aberdeen’s longest-running road race your latest challenge! Welcome to your 10 weeks to 10K training plan.
Rugby: Aberdeen Grammar’s O’Connor looking for his stand-ins to be stand-outs
Aberdeen Grammar’s penultimate game of the season with derby rivals Dundee High today gives both Caley sides the opportunity to end the season on a positive note.
North-east school’s double cup success in Edinburgh netball finals
A North-east school has secured a double national final triumph on the same weekend.
Can Aberdeen Lynx Capital-ise on home play-off start?
The Aberdeen Lynx will begin their campaign for play-off glory with a double-header against Edinburgh Capitals.
Aberdeen Lynx captain handed GB uni side call-up
Aberdeen Lynx captain Christian Johnson has been picked for a national squad.
Pirates on the rampage as Aberdeen Lynx put to the sword in Scottish Cup and league defeats
It was a disappointing weekend for Aberdeen Lynx as they suffered back-to-back defeats at the hands of Paisley Pirates and Edinburgh Capitals.
Run Garioch: Symmons makes it look simple by winning 5K AND 10K
Aberdeen AAC’s Callum Symmons was the star of the show at the Run Garioch road racing festival when scoring an impressive double win.
10 weeks to 10K: Week three – Hydration
This week, Briony Stewart from the Sport Aberdeen health and wellness team explains the importance of hydration on your big race preparation.
Double world gold-winning Fachie: ‘It’s taken a lot of hard work to get back to the top’
Aberdeen cyclist Neil Fachie has purged his Paralympics pain by winning double gold in the men’s B 1km time trial and sprint at the Para-cycling Track World Championships in Rio de Janeiro.
