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Greig sets sights on marathon instead of mountains
Metro Aberdeen athlete Kyle Greig plans to focus on shorter races in 2020 by concentrating on the marathon and 100K.
Boxer Stuart keen to push for title
Undefeated super-bantamweight Billy Stuart today called out reigning British and Commonwealth champion Brad Foster.
The Sniper has sights set on pro title glory
Rising boxing prospect Callum Stuart today warned he aims to blast a path through the welterweight division in the search for title glory.
Grammar find it tough while Hawks fly high on home pitch
Aberdeen Grammar took one step forward in their opening game in the Premiership – a four-try win at home to Edinburgh Accies.
Iconic coaches step down after 30 years
The stopwatches have been put away for the final time.
Lee: I’m Ghana be the new PBC world champion
Aberdeen Assassin Lee McAllister today confirmed he will fight hard-hitting Richmond Djarbeng for the PBC world title on home soil.
King claims first belt as he plans rise to top
Rising north-east wrestler Leo King has secured the first belt of his fledgling career with W3L Breakout championship glory.
Silver medal for Aberdeen’s Shaw at World Para-swimming Championships
An emotional Toni Shaw called her second World Para-swimming Championships medal “the biggest achievement” of her life.
Aberdeen pupil Shaw’s delight at World Para-swimming Championships
Aberdeen’s Toni Shaw had a day to remember at the World Para-swimming Championships in London.
Findon grapple star Leo hopes to muscle in on US scene
Rising north-east wrestling star Leo King is determined to make a ring career in the United States.
Simpson’s ultra-run challenge after title defence
Banchory’s Great Britain mountain running international Robbie Simpson is poised to make his debut in the world of ultra-distance running.
McAllister set for boxing bout in marquee in Aberdeen
Aberdeen Assassin Lee McAllister has confirmed he will fight in a marquee for his first home city bout in more than a year.
Aberdeen boxer Sutherland secures Commonwealth title eliminator
Aberdeen welterweight Dean Sutherland is set to fight in a Commonwealth title eliminator in the Granite City in November.
Aberdeen’s Sports Awards 2019: TV’s JJ to host big night out for city’s achievers
Television presenter and military veteran JJ Chalmers can today be revealed as the host of Aberdeen’s Sports Awards.
Coetzer makes pitch for more international cricket in Aberdeen
Scotland captain Kyle Coetzer hopes Mannofield can host more internationals in years to come.
Justice won’t be done … at least not by me, says McAllister after latest let-down
Aberdeen Assassin Lee McAllister has vowed to avoid Justice Addy after suffering more title frustration in a “jinxed” fight with the Ghanaian.
Athletics: Metro duo say Great Aberdeen Run will be missed
Scotland international Fiona Brian and her Metro Aberdeen clubmate Claire Bruce have both expressed disappointment that the curtain is coming down on the Great Aberdeen Run
I’m Justice good as I’ve ever been, if not better – ring ‘magpie’ McAllister ahead of boxing return
Aberdeen Assassin Lee McAllister today insisted he is boxing better than ever, despite being 36 and having not fought for more than a year.
Scotland cricket coach Burger happy after matches at Mannofield, but thinks they can improve
Scotland coach Shane Burger praised his players for beating Papua New Guinea at Mannofield – but believes they can still improve.
Judges decide finalists for Aberdeen’s Sports Awards 2019
The finalists for Aberdeen’s Sports Awards can today be revealed.
Lawrie delighted by home win at Scottish Seniors Open
Paul Lawrie woke up with more than 30,000 reasons to smile today after lifting the £250,000 Scottish Seniors Open title on his debut at Craigielaw.
Fair City jaunt as Shire bid to avoid relegation
Aberdeenshire travel to Perth tomorrow bidding to make their position safe in the Premier League.
No excuses from coach as Oman make Saltires suffer
Scotland coach Shane Burger admitted they were completely outplayed by Oman after a mauling at Mannofield.
Incredible chapters of running lore left by Aberdeen’s Steve Taylor
The man who made history by becoming the first Aberdeen AAC runner to represent Scotland has passed away.
Aberdeen cricket crowds to boost team’s bid for World Cup glory
The chief executive of Cricket Scotland hopes the north-east public can help the national team get off to a winning start in their bid to reach the 2023 World Cup.
Athletics: Banchory’s Simpson set for his bid to be king of the mountains
Banchory’s Great Britain international Robbie Simpson is unlikely to be shaking the hand of Eritrean Pedro Mamu at the finish of tomorrow’s Sierre-Zinal run.
Victory No6 boosts Byron Boxing Club-trained Docherty’s title hopes
Undefeated rising super-middleweight John Docherty is closing in on a title shot after a sixth straight victory.
Ladies prepared to step up a gear
Peterhead’s ladies rugby team are preparing for their Women’s North League bow after stepping up to the division.
Shire skipper Reid: We need slice of luck to pull off win
Aberdeenshire’s chances of avoiding relegation from the Eastern Premier look slim, going into the last three games of the season.
Glasgow Warriors’ Rennie backs Scotland World Cup bid on visit to Aberdeen
Knock over Ireland in game one and be in the box seat to progress.
